AspireTC-1785 Query about adding SATA SSD-Can I add SATA SSD? Do I just need cables? data AND power?

JimWae
JimWae Member Posts: 3 New User
edited April 4 in Aspire and Veriton Desktops

There are SATA ports on motherboard of Aspire TC-1785.
Can I add SATA SSD? Do I just need cables? data AND power?

[Edited the thread to add model name and issue detail to the title]

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  • Larryodie
    Larryodie Member Posts: 1,876 Community Aficionado WiFi Icon

    If no cables were in the box then read this.

    https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1317730#Comment_1317730?utm_source=community-search&utm_medium=organic-search&utm_term=TC-1785

  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 35,895 Trailblazer

    Yes, you need both SATA data and power cables for the TC-1785 models. Here is the board layout:

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    #7 are the three SATA ports, you need just the standard SATA data cables for those. #6 are the SATA power connectors. You need a special cable from Acer for those, though one should have been included in the box. Here is the part number:

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    Note that even though Acer sourced them from a couple of vendors, they are identical and share the same part number. We've often found they are cheaper purchased from eBay or Aliexpress that from the normal parts suppliers.

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  • StevenGen
    StevenGen ACE Posts: 13,791 Trailblazer
    https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/723119/aspiretc-1785-query-about-adding-sata-ssd-can-i-add-sata-ssd-do-i-just-need-cables-data-and-power

    If you are interested in adding a 2.5" SATA III SSD drive to your TC-1785 then I suggest that you use the Samsung V-NAD 870 EVO SATA III SSD that comes in capacities ranging from 1TB to 4TB and its also got a very good app called Magician that is a performance monitor and benchmarked, firmware updater and also has a part called Data Migration to clone any Samsung SSD with. good luck and hope this helps you out further.

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