Acer Nitro 5 AN515-55 How to Install NVMe SSD
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- čas přidán 2. 08. 2024
- In this video im showing you how to install a NVMe SSD in to an Acer Nitro 5 AN515-55
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hey im planning to upgrade my Acer nitro with Kingston HyperX FURY/Beast 8GB 3200mhz and a Silicon Power NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 M.2 2280 SSD 512Gb do you think this is suitable? thanks alot
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Hola amigo buenas !!!! Tengo una acer nitro 5 an515-55 y le compre una PCIe gen 3 x4, NVMe marca acer modelo FA100 de 512gb y cuando lo instalaron no lo reconoció, lo retiraron y lo volvieron a colocar no lo reconoció entonces invirtieron de posición el disco nuevo con el q viene de fabrica y ahí si lo reconoció ahora cuando llegue a casa note q no tenia la velocidad q el disco q viene de fabrica, con un disco externo pase un archivo de 15gb al disco nuevo y demoro 46s y repetí la operación al disco de fabrica y tardo 37s ... por que demora si ambas tienes la misma velocidad de escritura y lectura? es normal? O el disco q me vendieron esta fallando? ... espero me pueda responder de ante mano muchas gracias !!!
i tried installing ssd the same way in the same model but my ssd in not showing in disk management or either create or format disk , i am using crucial 3.0 nvme m.2 ssd . can you help
Hey, I am planning to do the same upgrade, did it work for you?
I have this exact model, also did an upgrade of the same sort! Nicely explained though I cant remember disconnecting the ribbon cable.
Personally, if the machine is off. I will install ram/ storage
But some people have accidentally fried stuff when not disconnecting the battery when installing
ok so I brought mine an515 - 44 now my question I brought the Samsung 980 Pro 1TB with heat sink will it just slide in and work
@@deanshaw6588I would think the time to ask that question is before you bought it. But most likley as long the only issue might be if the heatsink takes up too much space.
Hello! I know absolutely nothing about computers and I am trying to upgrade my own Acer laptop.
Does this give the computer more storage space, and does it need to be that exact make and model of SSD? Or could I purchase a similar one off Amazon?
Thanks ♥️
Yes it can give you more space
Don't need to be the same model
You don´t actually need anything to open it up. Just slightly pull the cover up on the back grill of the laptop. That´s how I opened it no worries. Did you really had to cut that thing before installing the nvme ssd?
I have a few questions.
1. How important is disconnecting the battery?
2. Will that cable by the 2nd nvme ssd slot cause a problem, or can I just nudge it a little and slot my ssd in?
3. After upgrading both my ram and ssd, will my laptop boot to the lock screen as normal (and work as normal), or will I be met with a different screen or have to go through BIOS?
1. defnitley diconnect the battery just to be safe! 2. if you need to move it then nudge it with care! 3.Should boot straight to lock screen.
Good day, do I need to format/install windows on the new SSD or is there any other process that I need to do to get it working?
yes you will need to format the new drive
go to "Disk Management"
I have the same laptop … do you think a heat sink of some sort is necessary on the new drive or is the laptop cooling sufficient ?
depends on what model exactly of nvme drive you got to install
Can i ask what kind of screwdriver are you using in removing the screw for the ssd slot? I recently open mine but when i try to use my screwdriver it wont turn, i'm currently using a philip screwdriver but it wont bite the screw is there some kind of specific size that i need for my screwdriver? (It's my first time so opening a laptop so im not familiar)
It takes a 000 Phillips head
@@rickstechrepairs i see, appreciate the reply thanks 👍
Bro which screw drive u used to remove that ssd screw on the motherboard ?
Small phillips head
I removed the ram while my laptop was in sleep mode, so its not turning on, the screen its just black but when i press the power button i see the blue light for a few seconds and the turn off, its my motherboard dead or is that light signs of its still alive? Please help
have you tried disconnecting your battery and powering the laptop off the ac adapter?
Is it gen3 or gen 4 pcie that i should be using as a drive ?
i think this model is Gen 3 but a gen 4 will work
Do we have to remove the battery, or can we just leave it in?
Shouldn't have to remove but would recommend to disconnect when upgrading parts
I just put a second m.2 in my Nitro 5 as shown here. When it's in place, I get a "no bootable devices" screen. When I remove it, the computer boots as normal. Any guesses on what's going wrong?
sounds like its trying to boot of the nvme with nothing on it
Maybe switch NVMe Slots
@@rickstechrepairs thanks for the response, I actually tried that just last night, but it didn't help.
If you load into your BIOS you can check the boot order and adjust it.
Samsung 980 Pro M.2 Nvme PCI-E Gen 4 SSD - is it compatible.? i dont have any knowledge in laptop or PC
it should be compatible but i dont think it will run at Gen 4 Speed
I did all of this but I can’t use the drive it still pops up in my task manager whats wrong?
go to disk management and format it
Wow! That's cool! I never even knew that the Nitro 5 could hold an M2 in addition to an extra 2.5 inch SSD! One question! Does every model of NItro 5 have the slot for the NVM? (Mine is AN515-55WL)
most recent ones do, i think yours should
Can i install NVme Samsung Pro 980 2TB version?
That should be fine
Hey. What about a heatsink? Where is it?
black metal with the fans attached to it
Why without heatsink?
not all ssds need a heat sink
Why can’t I unscrew where the NVME is ? Is needed a special kit ?
i use a 000 phillips head screw driver
@@rickstechrepairs my mother card was the problem anyway, so wouldn’t help me even if I change it
Im still grateful btw, ty !
Sorry if my questions sound dumb but I don't know much about how gaming laptop insides work.
Is it possible to remove the original SSD that came with Laptop and insert 2 aftermarket SSD into both the left and the right to increase the storage size? Also is there a storage limit and will replacing the orginal SSD wipe any signifacant files on my laptop?
Everything is stored on said original SSD, so you'd have to move everything over to the new ones
I installed it but I went to my file explorer to check it but it is only showing the one drive not my new onwt
right click on the windows icon (bottom left or center if windows 11)
Select Disk Management
should pop up asking for format drive
@@rickstechrepairs thank you I got it working perfectly
excellent
is this ssd gen 3?
yes I think so
I have an Acer Nitro 5 AN515-51-55WL and can't find the right m.2 ram for it. Can someone help! I've bought 3 from Crucial/Amazon and returned them all because after installing, I get the message " no bootable device. "
which slot are you putting them in to?
if you only have the new ssd installed and no other drive, you do actually need to install windows 10/11 on a usb after you put it in
Am I the only one who notices him cutting a cable @ 4:27 lol
Now that can't be good...
cut the sticker one the cable
There is only one slot
okay
@@rickstechrepairs no its good for me. 2 spots
Highest ram for one slot
32 GB or 16 GB & frequency?
For this model
I would go 32gb 3200mhz