Acer Aspire A515-51G SSD Replacement

Written By: Spencer Day

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Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

10 - 30 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the SSD on your Acer Aspire A515-51G.

Before you perform this repair, if at all possible, back up your existing SSD. If you are replacing the SSD where your operating system is installed, familiarize yourself with a disk cloning utility so you’ll be ready to migrate your data to the new SSD.

Be sure to completely power off and unplug your laptop. Make sure the laptop is not in standby, sleep, or hibernation mode.

Tools

Parts

Step 1

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 20 6.6 mm screws securing the case.

Step 2

Insert an opening pick between the lower case and the chassis on the front right edge.

Step 3

Slide the pick along the front edge to release the clips securing the lower case.

Step 4

Continue sliding the opening pick along the perimeter of the lower case to release the remaining clips.

Step 5

Lift the lower case from the chassis and remove it.
During reassembly, this is a good point to power on your laptop and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power your laptop back down before you continue working.

Step 6

Use the pointed end of a spudger to push each side of the battery connector until it comes out of the socket.

Step 7

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2.8 mm screw securing the SSD.

Step 8

Pull the SSD out of its socket and remove it. Keep the SSD as parallel to the motherboard as possible when pulling on it.
Do not pull up at a sharp angle, as this could damage the SSD and the socket.