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Hard drive installation instructions for Acer Aspire Nitro 5 - Acer Community
<main> <article class="userContent"> <h3 data-id="this-article-only-applies-to-nitro-an515-31-an515-41-an515-42-an515-51-an515-52-and-an515-53-models">This article only applies to: Nitro AN515-31, AN515-41, AN515-42, AN515-51, AN515-52 and AN515-53 models</h3> <p>The Aspire Nitro 5 series includes a storage bay that allows for installation of a secondary 2.5" hard drive or solid state drive. 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/49882/n515hdd1.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.<br><br>Note: If there is no hard drive module present, please <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/service-contact">contact Acer support</a>.<br><br><img alt="image" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/migrated/acer_final/49882/n515hdd2.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/49882/n515hdd3.png" width="450" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img><br><br><br></li> <li>Align and install the hard drive module into its slot on the lower case.<br><br><img alt="image" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/migrated/acer_final/49882/n515hdd4.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/49882/n515hdd5.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/49882/n515hdd6.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></li> </ol><meta content="Nitro, Nitro 5#Nitro AN515-51,#Nitro AN515-41,#Nitro AN515-31,#Nitro NP515-51,#Nitro AN515-53,#Nitro AN515-52,#Nitro AN515-42"></meta> </article> </main>
