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Acer Nitro 5 AN517-51-56YW SSD Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the SSD in an Acer Nitro 5 AN517-51-56YW. The SSD is important for processing the storage on the computer, often speeding up the processing of the saved data.

Before replacing the SSD, make sure you have a compatible SSD replacement. SSDs that are non-compatible will result in an inoperative computer.

What you need

  1. Acer Nitro 5 AN517-51-56YW SSD Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Acer Nitro 5 AN517-51-56YW SSD Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Acer Nitro 5 AN517-51-56YW SSD Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Place the laptop upside-down so that the fans are facing away from you.

    • Remove the twelve 6.7 mm screws from the bottom cover using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Pry the bottom cover away from the laptop using a spudger.

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  2. Acer Nitro 5 AN517-51-56YW SSD Replacement, SSD: step 2, image 1 of 2 Acer Nitro 5 AN517-51-56YW SSD Replacement, SSD: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two 2.9 mm screws from the SSD cover using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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  4. Acer Nitro 5 AN517-51-56YW SSD Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the SSD plate cover.

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  5. Acer Nitro 5 AN517-51-56YW SSD Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully pull the SSD out of the socket.

    • Place the new SSD stick into the slot until a click is heard.

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Conclusion

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

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