No provision to add on HDD? I can only replace with HDD/SSD.

DMDindia
DMDindia Member Posts: 9 New User
edited August 2023 in 2018 Archives
Finally I opened the backside slot to check the dimensions of the HDD/SSD slot and to check if I need to claim/purchase upgrade kit.

To my surprise, there is no space. It has already 256 GB SSD.

Does that mean I cannot add on with a 1TB HDD?
All I can do is entirely replace the existing SSD with new SSD/HDD.

The product videos I saw is having empty slot to add on. Now I feel like being cheated. :(

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  • Red-Sand
    Red-Sand ACE Posts: 1,892 Pathfinder
    Answer ✓
    Like @JackE said there is a m.2 SSD slot inside your laptop that can be occupied as well. Of you were to opt for a larger HDD you could purchase a m.2 SSD and clone your current drive to the m.2 which would free up your HDD slot for a larger drive.

    I don't think you would be pleased with out right replacing a SSD woth a HDD though, the performance difference might drive you mad now that your used to SSD speeds.
    - Hotel Hero
  • JackE
    JackE ACE Posts: 45,178 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓
    @DMDindia Your model supports one 2.5-inch laptop HDD/SSD and one m.2 SSD. Jack E/NJ

    Jack E/NJ

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  • Rudy21
    Rudy21 ACE Posts: 1,789 Pathfinder
    @DMDindia

    Could you share the model number because there would be similar models which might support adding HDD and a few does not. it depends on part to part as few parts would be sold based on the countries and the specs vary.
    Click on 'Yes' to accept my comment as answer
  • DMDindia
    DMDindia Member Posts: 9 New User
    edited October 2018

    Acer Aspire 5
    A515-51G-5504

    NXGT0AA003

    Purchased in USA from Amazon.com
  • wis
    wis Member Posts: 713 Seasoned Specialist WiFi Icon
    To continue from your last thread...
    You must not have seen the CNET specs nor understood the Amazon specs before your purchase.
  • Rudy21
    Rudy21 ACE Posts: 1,789 Pathfinder
    DMDindia said:

    Acer Aspire 5
    A515-51G-5504

    NXGT0AA003

    Purchased in USA from Amazon.com
    There are 2 models in this series. 1 comes with a slot to add HDD and the other doesnt. I believe your device did not come with one.
    Click on 'Yes' to accept my comment as answer
  • JackE
    JackE ACE Posts: 45,178 Trailblazer
    You may add an m.2 2280 SSD card to the 2.5" SSD that's already installed. Jack E/NJ

    Jack E/NJ

  • Red-Sand
    Red-Sand ACE Posts: 1,892 Pathfinder
    Answer ✓
    Like @JackE said there is a m.2 SSD slot inside your laptop that can be occupied as well. Of you were to opt for a larger HDD you could purchase a m.2 SSD and clone your current drive to the m.2 which would free up your HDD slot for a larger drive.

    I don't think you would be pleased with out right replacing a SSD woth a HDD though, the performance difference might drive you mad now that your used to SSD speeds.
    - Hotel Hero
  • DMDindia
    DMDindia Member Posts: 9 New User

    Thanks for info.

    As per my one of queries, I mentioned that what I ordered and what I received are different. So asked in the forum about returning the product. No one told about this differences in slot availability. They said there will not be any great variation.



    Rudy21 said:
    DMDindia said:

    Acer Aspire 5
    A515-51G-5504

    NXGT0AA003

    Purchased in USA from Amazon.com
    There are 2 models in this series. 1 comes with a slot to add HDD and the other doesnt. I believe your device did not come with one.

  • JackE
    JackE ACE Posts: 45,178 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓
    @DMDindia Your model supports one 2.5-inch laptop HDD/SSD and one m.2 SSD. Jack E/NJ

    Jack E/NJ

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