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<main> <article class="userContent"> <h3 data-id="this-article-only-applies-to-aspire-a717-71g-models">This article only applies to: Aspire A717-71G models.<br><br></h3> <p>The Aspire A717-71G includes a storage bay that allows for installation of a secondary 2.5" hard drive or solid state drive.</p> <p>Use the steps below to install a secondary drive in your system.</p> <p>Note: Acer recommends use of an anti-static wrist strap when adding hardware to your system.</p> <ol><li>Remove the AC adapter and make sure your system is completely powered off.<br><br></li> <li>Remove the screw securing the hard drive door to the lower case, and remove the door by lifting at the cut corner.<br><br><img alt="image" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/migrated/acer_final/50952/717hdd1.png" width="450" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img><br><br><br></li> <li>Install the new hard drive in the hard drive module using the four screws included in the packaging.<br><br><img alt="image" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/migrated/acer_final/50952/717hdd2.png" width="450" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img><br><br><br></li> <li>Connect the hard drive cable to the new hard drive.<br><br><img alt="image" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/migrated/acer_final/50952/717hdd3.png" width="450" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img><br><br><br></li> <li>Align and install the hard drive side closest to the air vents first, then press down on the module side that is closest to the speakers.<br><br><img alt="image" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/migrated/acer_final/50952/717hdd4.png" width="450" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img><br><br><br></li> <li>Attach the four screws to secure the hard drive module to the lower case.<br><br><img alt="image" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/migrated/acer_final/50952/717hdd5.png" width="450" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img><br><br><br></li> <li>Align the hard drive door latches in the slots on the lower case and press the hard drive door firmly until it is fully seated.<br><br><img alt="image" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/migrated/acer_final/50952/717hdd6.png" width="450" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img><br><br><br></li> <li>Secure the hard drive door with the screw you removed in step one.<br><br></li> </ol><meta content="#Aspire A717-71G"></meta> </article> </main>
