Title: How to Upgrade Your M.2 Drive in an Acer Gaming Laptop
Introduction: Hey there, Simon here! In this guide, I’ll be showing you how to upgrade the M.2 drive in your Acer gaming laptop. This is a great way to expand your storage, especially if you have a lot of games and data, and your current drive is filling up. Let’s dive into the steps!
Required Tools:
- A larger M.2 drive (Check the links in the description for purchasing options on Amazon or eBay)
- Phillips screwdriver
- Metal prying tool and plastic prying tool
- Windows 10 USB Installer (or you can create your own)
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Identifying Your Laptop Model: First, make sure you know your laptop model. We’re working with an Acer Nitro 5, model AN515-55-53E5.
- Removing the Back Cover: Use the Phillips screwdriver to remove all the screws from the back cover. Once all screws are out, use the metal prying tool to create an opening and then switch to the plastic prying tool to avoid damaging the laptop.
- Locating the M.2 Drive: With the back cover off, you’ll see the current M.2 drive located near the CPU fan and heatsink.
- Removing the Current M.2 Drive: Remove the screw holding the M.2 drive in place. Slide the drive to the left to release it.
- Installing the New M.2 Drive: Take your new M.2 drive (say, a 1TB or 2TB drive) and slide it into the slot, then secure it with the screw.
- Installing Windows on the New Drive: If your new M.2 drive is blank, you’ll need to install Windows. You can use a Windows 10 USB Installer or create a bootable USB drive from the Microsoft website. Alternatively, you can clone your old drive to the new one using a USB adapter (link in the description).
- Reassembling the Laptop: Put the back cover back on and replace all the screws.
Conclusion: Upgrading your M.2 drive in an Acer gaming laptop is a straightforward process that can significantly increase your storage capacity. Whether you choose to fresh install Windows or clone your existing drive, the upgrade is worth the effort for the additional space.
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