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<main> <article class="userContent"> <h3 data-id="can-i-install-an-additional-hard-drive-or-ssd-drive-in-my-acer-vx5-591g-laptop">Can I install an additional hard drive or SSD drive in my Acer VX5-591G laptop?<br><br></h3> <p>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 <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/service-contact">Customer Service</a> for additional support to inquire about ordering a hard drive kit for your product.</p> <p>Note: Acer recommends use of an anti-static wrist strap when adding hardware to your system.</p> <h3 data-id="instructions-for-installing-a-drive-in-your-system">Instructions for installing a drive in your system.</h3> <ol><li>Remove the AC adapter and make sure your system is completely powered off.<br><br><br></li> <li>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.<br><br><img alt="image" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/migrated/acer_final/46306/vx_hdd_step1.png" width="450" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img><br><br><br></li> <li>Close the lid and lift the hinge cap up to remove it.<br><br><img alt="image" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/migrated/acer_final/46306/vx_hdd_step2.png" width="450" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img><br><br><br></li> <li>Turn the system over and remove the fourteen screws from the lower case.<br><br><img alt="image" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/migrated/acer_final/46306/vx_hdd_step3.png" width="450" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img><br><br><br></li> <li>Detach the top side corner latches of the lower case.<br><br><img alt="image" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/migrated/acer_final/46306/vx_hdd_step4.png" width="450" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img><br><br><br></li> <li>Continue detaching the top center latches of the lower case.<br><br><img alt="image" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/migrated/acer_final/46306/vx_hdd_step5.png" width="450" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img><br><br><br></li> <li>Detach the left and right side latches of the lower case.<br><br><img alt="image" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/migrated/acer_final/46306/vx_hdd_step6.png" width="450" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img><br><br><br></li> <li>Slide to release the lower case and then remove it from the system.<br><br><img alt="image" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/migrated/acer_final/46306/vx_hdd_step7.png" width="450" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img><br><br><br></li> <li>Use four screws secure the drive you are installing to the hard drive bracket as shown in the image below.<br><br><img alt="image" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/migrated/acer_final/46306/vx_hdd_step8.png" width="450" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img><br><br><br></li> <li>Connect the SATA cable from the hard drive installation kit to the drive you are installing.<br><br><img alt="image" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/migrated/acer_final/46306/vx_hdd_step11.png" width="450" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img><br><br><br></li> <li>Connect the hard drive mounting bracket to the mainboard using four screws.<br><br><img alt="image" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/migrated/acer_final/46306/vx_hdd_step9.png" width="450" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img><br><br><br></li> <li>Connect the SATA cable to the mainboard as shown in the image below.<br><br><img alt="image" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/migrated/acer_final/46306/vx_hdd_step10.png" width="450" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img><br><br><br></li> <li>Reinstall the lower case and hinge cap to complete the installation.<br><br><br><br>Note: The system will not function on battery until the lower case is fully reinstalled and screwed into place.</li> </ol><meta content="VX5-591G, VX15, VX 15#Aspire VX5-591G"></meta> </article> </main>
