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Acer Aspire 5 A515-46-R3UB SSD Replacement

Introduction

An SSD is the component of a computer that stores all of your digital content. A faulty SSD in your ACER Aspire 5 A515-46-R3UB can be the cause of many errors throughout the device. Follow this guide to fix and replace your hard drive with a wide range of applications. Refer to the ACER Aspire 5 A515-46-R3UB Troubleshooting page for additional information.

Before you begin, turn off your laptop and disconnect from the charger.

What you need

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    • Use a JIS #1 screwdriver to remove eleven 6.7 mm screws from the bottom cover.

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    • Use an opening tool and picks to pry the bottom cover from the laptop.

    • Work your way around the perimeter to release any clips before you remove the bottom case.

    • Remove the bottom case.

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    • Remove the two pieces of tape from the battery and the battery connector.

    • Save the tape for reassembly.

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    • Use the plastic opening tool to carefully push on each side of the connector and remove it from the socket.

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    • Lift up the battery and remove it from the bottom case of the laptop.

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    • Use a JIS #1 screwdriver to remove the single 3.2 mm mounting screw from the SSD.

    • When you remove the screw, the SSD card will pop up slightly.

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    • Gently slide the SSD from the socket.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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