Aspire 5 Slim 2nd Hard drive

David1951

I have a Aspire 5 Slim, A515-54-51DJ. I want to install a 2nd 1 TB SSD drive.  What components do I need [I purchased my laptop from Acer Recertified and no cable or caddy provided]? Also what SSD Drive do people recommend? Thanks in advance for your help.

brummyfan2

Hi,
You need a cable(Part number: 50.HGLN7.003
Bracket  Part number: 33.HGLN7.001
You also need the screws for bracket(F) and the assembly(C) as shown in the snip.

brummyfan2

Hi,
You need a cable(Part number: 50.HGLN7.003
Bracket  Part number: 33.HGLN7.001
You also need the screws for bracket(F) and the assembly(C) as shown in the snip.

David1951

Thank you very much for your response and help. I apologize if I don't fully understand the information you provided.

Aren't there two cables required (A) and (B)? Are there separate part numbers for these two cables?

Also is the Assembly (C) part of the bracket (F)?

Thanks again.

brummyfan2

Hi,
No problem, cable A connects the motherboard to daughter board( small board next to HDD) and you don't need to buy because it's already installed, you need to buy only the SATA cable(B).
1. First you have to attach the brackets to the HDD.
2. Then you have to attach the HDD assembly(HDD with brackets) to the main body of the laptop, while doing this, you may have to remove one side of the connection, either daughter board connection or motherboard connection.
3. 4 screws to attach the brackets to HDD marked as F, 4 screws to attach the assembly to main body marked as C.
HTH.