Acer Nitro 5 M.2 Slot - AN515-51-50WX

xxabf
xxabf Member Posts: 3 New User
edited December 2023 in 2020 Archives
Hi, i just bought an Acer Nitro 5 and i am interested to install an m2 ssd on it
This is what i want to install: https://www.kingston.com/us/ssd/consumer/SA1000M8
Is this m2 ssd compatible with my laptop ?
Here is my laptop spec
Model an515-51-50wx
i5-8300h
1tb hhd
Thanks

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  • xxabf
    xxabf Member Posts: 3 New User
    edited July 2018
    Sorry for typo
    The model should be an515-52-50wx, i5-8300h, 1tb hdd and nvdia gtx 1050
  • brummyfan2
    brummyfan2 ACE Posts: 28,077 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓
    Hi,
    Yes, it's compatible with your laptop.
  • xxabf
    xxabf Member Posts: 3 New User
    Hi,
    Yes, it's compatible with your laptop.
    Thanks for your reply. I found that my laptop maximum link width is only x1. I want to ask that is that my laptop will only get half performance speed for the ssd that i looking for?
  • brummyfan2
    brummyfan2 ACE Posts: 28,077 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓
    xxabf said:
    Hi,
    Yes, it's compatible with your laptop.
    Thanks for your reply. I found that my laptop maximum link width is only x1. I want to ask that is that my laptop will only get half performance speed for the ssd that i looking for?
    You are welcome, maximum link width value used in E series laptops only, HWiNFO gives the value after installing the SSD in newer laptops, so it's difficult to tell whether 4 lanes are enabled in BIOS for this model but the motherboard is capable of 4 Lanes according to specs. Please read this thread for more information.
    https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/542882/i-want-to-upgrade-my-acer-nitro-5-an515-51-72cj-to-nvme-m-2-storage
  • FarissHaiqall
    FarissHaiqall Member Posts: 1 New User
    i would like to ask, is the warranty will cancel if i install ssd cause i  need to open laptop case at the back
  • brummyfan2
    brummyfan2 ACE Posts: 28,077 Trailblazer
    i would like to ask, is the warranty will cancel if i install ssd cause i  need to open laptop case at the back
    Hi,
    It depends on where you live, so it's better to get in touch with Acer Support centre in your region and inquire, there are warranty warning stickers in the back in certain countries but not in other regions. 
    http://www.acer.com/worldwide/support/
  • rahulisawesome
    rahulisawesome Member Posts: 2 New User
    edited October 2018
    I have bought Acer nitro Ryzen 5. I want to add M.2 ssd to my laptop ( Model no.- AN515-42). M.2 ssd i chose is WD 120gb M.2.
    https://www.amazon.in/gp/aw/d/B078WYRR9S/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp&qid=1539189524&amp&sr=1-1
    Is it compatible to my laptop?
  • brummyfan2
    brummyfan2 ACE Posts: 28,077 Trailblazer
    I have bought Acer nitro Ryzen 5. I want to add M.2 ssd to my laptop ( Model no.- AN515-42). M.2 ssd i chose is WD 120gb M.2.
    https://www.amazon.in/gp/aw/d/B078WYRR9S/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp&qid=1539189524&amp&sr=1-1
    Is it compatible to my laptop?
    Hi,
    Yes, that will be fine.
    http://www.userbenchmark.com/System/Acer-Nitro-AN515-42/89407
  • khuranan744
    khuranan744 Member Posts: 19 Troubleshooter
    Hi,
    Can anyone please confirm whether the M.2 Slot on the Acer Nitro AN515-51 works on a PCIe or a SATA III interface! 
    Or can any of the SSD (as in both PCIe and SATA) will work. I am thinking of purchasing the WD Green M.2 240GB SSD which uses a SATA III(3) interface, and no one at Acer customer service could actually tell me about this.
    Would be grateful for your help.

    Regards
  • brummyfan2
    brummyfan2 ACE Posts: 28,077 Trailblazer
    Hi,
    Can anyone please confirm whether the M.2 Slot on the Acer Nitro AN515-51 works on a PCIe or a SATA III interface! 
    Or can any of the SSD (as in both PCIe and SATA) will work. I am thinking of purchasing the WD Green M.2 240GB SSD which uses a SATA III(3) interface, and no one at Acer customer service could actually tell me about this.
    Would be grateful for your help.

    Regards
    Hi,
    It might work but I have not used the WD drives, so can not confirm as I haven't seen anyone with the particular drive in this model as well. Please read this thread for more information:https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/544470/i-want-to-install-m2-ssd-on-nitro-5-an515-51
  • khuranan744
    khuranan744 Member Posts: 19 Troubleshooter
    Hi,
    Can anyone please confirm whether the M.2 Slot on the Acer Nitro AN515-51 works on a PCIe or a SATA III interface! 
    Or can any of the SSD (as in both PCIe and SATA) will work. I am thinking of purchasing the WD Green M.2 240GB SSD which uses a SATA III(3) interface, and no one at Acer customer service could actually tell me about this.
    Would be grateful for your help.

    Regards
    Hi,
    It might work but I have not used the WD drives, so can not confirm as I haven't seen anyone with the particular drive in this model as well. Please read this thread for more information:https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/544470/i-want-to-install-m2-ssd-on-nitro-5-an515-51
    Hi, but my question is whether it supports the SATA 3 interface? If it does, then I don't think there should be a problem, right? Because even the EVO 860 is based on the SATA interface.
  • khuranan744
    khuranan744 Member Posts: 19 Troubleshooter
    brummyfan2 said:
    Hi,
    Can anyone please confirm whether the M.2 Slot on the Acer Nitro AN515-51 works on a PCIe or a SATA III interface! 
    Or can any of the SSD (as in both PCIe and SATA) will work. I am thinking of purchasing the WD Green M.2 240GB SSD which uses a SATA III(3) interface, and no one at Acer customer service could actually tell me about this.
    Would be grateful for your help.

    Regards
    Hi,
    It might work but I have not used the WD drives, so can not confirm as I haven't seen anyone with the particular drive in this model as well. Please read this thread for more information:https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/544470/i-want-to-install-m2-ssd-on-nitro-5-an515-51
    Hi, 
    But my question is whether it supports the SATA 3 interface? If it does, then I don't think there should be a problem, right? 
    Because even the EVO 860 is based on the SATA 3 interface, as you had mentioned it will work on the suggested thread. If the motherboard supports one Manufacturer's SATA SSD, it should support all. Am i wrong anywhere?
  • brummyfan2
    brummyfan2 ACE Posts: 28,077 Trailblazer
    brummyfan2 said:
    Hi,
    Can anyone please confirm whether the M.2 Slot on the Acer Nitro AN515-51 works on a PCIe or a SATA III interface! 
    Or can any of the SSD (as in both PCIe and SATA) will work. I am thinking of purchasing the WD Green M.2 240GB SSD which uses a SATA III(3) interface, and no one at Acer customer service could actually tell me about this.
    Would be grateful for your help.

    Regards
    Hi,
    It might work but I have not used the WD drives, so can not confirm as I haven't seen anyone with the particular drive in this model as well. Please read this thread for more information:https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/544470/i-want-to-install-m2-ssd-on-nitro-5-an515-51
    Hi, 
    But my question is whether it supports the SATA 3 interface? If it does, then I don't think there should be a problem, right? 
    Because even the EVO 860 is based on the SATA 3 interface, as you had mentioned it will work on the suggested thread. If the motherboard supports one Manufacturer's SATA SSD, it should support all. Am i wrong anywhere?
    Hi,
    Yes, in theory it's right but sometimes for unknown reasons certain SSDs may fail to boot, that's why I have said " it might work" and also I haven't seen anyone else used this particular SSD in your laptop model.
  • khuranan744
    khuranan744 Member Posts: 19 Troubleshooter
    brummyfan2 said:
    Hi,
    Can anyone please confirm whether the M.2 Slot on the Acer Nitro AN515-51 works on a PCIe or a SATA III interface! 
    Or can any of the SSD (as in both PCIe and SATA) will work. I am thinking of purchasing the WD Green M.2 240GB SSD which uses a SATA III(3) interface, and no one at Acer customer service could actually tell me about this.
    Would be grateful for your help.

    Regards
    Hi,
    It might work but I have not used the WD drives, so can not confirm as I haven't seen anyone with the particular drive in this model as well. Please read this thread for more information:https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/544470/i-want-to-install-m2-ssd-on-nitro-5-an515-51
    Hi, 
    But my question is whether it supports the SATA 3 interface? If it does, then I don't think there should be a problem, right? 
    Because even the EVO 860 is based on the SATA 3 interface, as you had mentioned it will work on the suggested thread. If the motherboard supports one Manufacturer's SATA SSD, it should support all. Am i wrong anywhere?
    Hi,
    Yes, in theory it's right but sometimes for unknown reasons certain SSDs may fail to boot, that's why I have said " it might work" and also I haven't seen anyone else used this particular SSD in your laptop model.
    Hi,

    This is to confirm. I have installed the M.2 WD Green 240 Gb SSD, and I am able to see the same in the Windows Explorer as a NTFS Volume.

    Regards

  • brummyfan2
    brummyfan2 ACE Posts: 28,077 Trailblazer
    brummyfan2 said:
    Hi,
    Can anyone please confirm whether the M.2 Slot on the Acer Nitro AN515-51 works on a PCIe or a SATA III interface! 
    Or can any of the SSD (as in both PCIe and SATA) will work. I am thinking of purchasing the WD Green M.2 240GB SSD which uses a SATA III(3) interface, and no one at Acer customer service could actually tell me about this.
    Would be grateful for your help.

    Regards
    Hi,
    It might work but I have not used the WD drives, so can not confirm as I haven't seen anyone with the particular drive in this model as well. Please read this thread for more information:https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/544470/i-want-to-install-m2-ssd-on-nitro-5-an515-51
    Hi, 
    But my question is whether it supports the SATA 3 interface? If it does, then I don't think there should be a problem, right? 
    Because even the EVO 860 is based on the SATA 3 interface, as you had mentioned it will work on the suggested thread. If the motherboard supports one Manufacturer's SATA SSD, it should support all. Am i wrong anywhere?
    Hi,
    Yes, in theory it's right but sometimes for unknown reasons certain SSDs may fail to boot, that's why I have said " it might work" and also I haven't seen anyone else used this particular SSD in your laptop model.
    Hi,

    This is to confirm. I have installed the M.2 WD Green 240 Gb SSD, and I am able to see the same in the Windows Explorer as a NTFS Volume.

    Regards

    Thanks for the feedback, glad you got it working :)
  • rahulisawesome
    rahulisawesome Member Posts: 2 New User
    Can anyone tell me that how WD M.2 ssd will be added in my laptop acer nitro 5 ryzen 5 without voiding warranty. Where should i take my laptop so that ssd can be added without voiding warranty?
  • Cunpin44
    Cunpin44 Member Posts: 1 New User
    I buy acer nitro 5 ryzen 7 2700u. I want change m2 sata with m2 sata nvme. I want ask acer nitro 5 ryzen is support m2 sata nvme?
  • marino143
    marino143 Member Posts: 1 New User
    Hi, i have acer nitro 5 AN515-42 and i installed m2 ssd, you can see it on pictures, so my problem is that laptop is not reading it even when i google it, it says that should be working normally, i cant see it in bios, and yes i updated it. I havent tried only M variant. But on the web it says that it should work
  • marino143 said:
    Hi, i have acer nitro 5 AN515-42 and i installed m2 ssd, you can see it on pictures, so my problem is that laptop is not reading it even when i google it, it says that should be working normally, i cant see it in bios, and yes i updated it. I havent tried only M variant. But on the web it says that it should work
    Hi,
    It seems that a NVMe SSD doesn't work in this model, others also tried as well but it wouldn't work, please read this thread:https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/548330/please-clarify-does-the-an515-42-r5gt-support-both-sata-and-nvme-in-the-m-2-slot
  • Atik4713
    Atik4713 Member Posts: 8

    Tinkerer

    edited December 2018
    (For Acer Nitro 5 Ryzen AN515-42 Indian variant)Can Anybody pls tell me the exact model no. of the m.2 ssd(120gb to 500gb) ? I want to buy it and I m just a noob in this things.....
       
    Thanks.