Acer Aspire 7 a715 72g 76wl HDD replacement

newhansen
newhansen Member Posts: 18 Troubleshooter
edited October 2023 in 2020 Archives
Hi guys, I couldn't find information about the replacement of my 1 TB HDD. Would it be possible to replace it with an 860 QVO Samsung ssd? And would I need some additinal cables or connectors/mounts? 

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  • laurent_14
    laurent_14 ACE Posts: 10,313 Trailblazer
    Hello,
    You could install a M.2 2280 SSD and keep your HDD for data.

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  • newhansen
    newhansen Member Posts: 18 Troubleshooter
    Already have a M2 that came with the acer :). I would love to have a ssd instrad of the main hdd for speed😄
  • andylb
    andylb ACE Posts: 3,827 Pathfinder
    Already have a M2 that came with the acer . I would love to have a ssd instrad of the main hdd for speed😄

    I don’t understand, you said you wanted an SSD, @laurent_14 suggested you installed aN M2 2280 SSD and you then said you already have one so Please explain further. Incidentally M2 is the slot name not the SSD or HDD name. I think you are confused, below is a Link to Crucial SSD’s compatible for your exact model

    https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/acer/aspire-a715-71g#ssd

    Please click YES if I answered your question

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  • newhansen
    newhansen Member Posts: 18 Troubleshooter
    I said I wanted to replace the HDD with a SSD. There is no need to instal a M2 SSD, as this was already installed by the factory. I just want to get the 1TB HDD out, and get an 2"5 SSD in for performance. The link answered my question. I ordered a 2"5 SSD and it fit the slot. The aspire was capable of reading it as well. Thanks guys.
  • laurent_14
    laurent_14 ACE Posts: 10,313 Trailblazer
    In this case, you only have to remove the HDD door and install a 2.5" SSD of any brand.
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