This article only applies to: Nitro AN515-31, AN515-41, AN515-42, AN515-51, AN515-52 and AN515-53 models
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.
Note: Acer recommends use of an anti-static wrist strap when adding hardware to your system.
- Remove the AC adapter and make sure your system is completely powered off.
- Remove the screw securing the hard drive door to the lower case, and remove the door by lifting at the cut corner.
- Install the new hard drive in the hard drive module using the four screws included.
Note: If there is no hard drive module present, please contact Acer support. - Connect the hard drive cable to the new hard drive.
- Align and install the hard drive module into its slot on the lower case.
- Attach the four screws to secure the hard drive module to the lower case.
- 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.
- Secure the hard drive door with the screw you removed in step one.