I have an Acer Aspire TC-605, I am trying to install a SSD but I don't have the screws to mount it

seth14m
seth14m Member Posts: 1 New User
edited February 29 in 2018 Archives
My computer did not include screws to mount an SSD but it has a spot in the case to do so. Where can I get the screws to mount the SSD?

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  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,219 Trailblazer
    Your local hardware store might have them (M3 x 6mm IIRC, google to make sure) if not Amazon certainly will. Don't forget the SATA cable and if needed a power splitter.
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  • Espionage724
    Espionage724 Member Posts: 20 Networker
    If it's a 2.5" drive, if you can find an older computer somewhere (trash, attic, basement, etc), the floppy drive screws may work. If it's a 3.5" drive, the same thing applies, but from the optical (CD/DVD) drive or old HDD instead. If it's M.2 (a tiny slot on the motherboard), not too sure what those take specifically.

    Worst-case, you could either let it dangle (it's a SSD; no moving parts :p), or mount it with string, zip-ties, electrical tape, or some other unconventional thing.

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