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Hard drive installation instructions for Aspire VX5-591G laptops

Can I install an additional hard drive or SSD drive in my Acer VX5-591G laptop?

Acer offers a hard drive mounting kit that is designed to secure a 2.5" Drive (HDD or SSD) within the additional Hard Drive bay of Aspire VX5-591G laptops. This kit allows for installation of a 2.5" drive that is 7 or 9.5 millimeters thick. Please contact our Customer Service for additional support to inquire about ordering a hard drive kit for your product.

Note: Acer recommends use of an anti-static wrist strap when adding hardware to your system.

Instructions for installing a drive in your system.

Remove the AC adapter and make sure your system is completely powered off.
Place the laptop on the surface face-up and open the lid. Push the hinge cap firmly outwards to release it from the upper case.
Close the lid and lift the hinge cap up to remove it.
Turn the system over and remove the fourteen screws from the lower case.
Detach the top side corner latches of the lower case.
Continue detaching the top center latches of the lower case.
Detach the left and right side latches of the lower case.
Slide to release the lower case and then remove it from the system.
Use four screws secure the drive you are installing to the hard drive bracket as shown in the image below.
Connect the SATA cable from the hard drive installation kit to the drive you are installing.
Connect the hard drive mounting bracket to the mainboard using four screws.
Connect the SATA cable to the mainboard as shown in the image below.
Reinstall the lower case and hinge cap to complete the installation.

Note: The system will not function on battery until the lower case is fully reinstalled and screwed into place.