Title: How to Add an Additional M.2 Drive to Your Acer Nitro 5
Introduction: Hello, I’m Simon, and in this post, I’m going to guide you through the process of adding an additional M.2 drive to your Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop, model AN515. This upgrade can significantly increase your storage capacity, enhancing your gaming experience or productivity.
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Identify Your Laptop Model: Ensure you have the correct model – Acer Nitro 5 AN515.
- Remove the Back Cover:
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove all screws from the back cover.
- Carefully use a plastic prying tool to gently separate the back cover from the laptop. Start at a corner and work your way around.
- Locate the M.2 Slot:
- Once the back cover is removed, you’ll find the existing M.2 drive, typically 256 GB.
- Identify the secondary M.2 slot for the additional drive.
- Install the New M.2 Drive:
- Remove the Phillips screw from the secondary M.2 slot.
- Slide your additional M.2 drive into the slot.
- Secure the drive by replacing and tightening the screw.
- Initialize the New Drive:
- After installation, you’ll need to initialize the new drive for it to be recognized by your system.
- Right-click on the Start icon and go to Disk Management.
- Follow the prompts to initialize and assign a name (like ‘D’ drive) to the new hard drive.
Additional Tips:
- If you’re also considering upgrading your RAM, check out my separate video tutorial on RAM upgrades for the Acer Nitro 5.
- For those looking to upgrade their primary M.2 drive, I have a video that covers the cloning process using a USB adapter.
Conclusion: Upgrading your Acer Nitro 5 with an additional M.2 drive is a straightforward process that can greatly expand your storage space. This upgrade is perfect for gamers and professionals who need more room for their files, games, and applications.
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