Acer Aspire 3 SSD Upgrade, Memory Upgrade & Additional Hard Drive

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Acer Aspire 3 SSD Upgrade, Memory Upgrade & Additional Hard Drive

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Opening up a new Acer Aspire 3 15.6" Laptop to upgrade NVMe SSD to larger capacity, install more memory and add 2.5" Hard Drive. Finally do a clean Windows 10 install. Model# A315-56-594w
Thanks for watching!
Tools Used:
#0 Magnetic Tip Phillips Scredriver
Blue Triangle Spudger Tool
www.amazon.com...
Parts Installed:
--Timetec Hynix IC 16GB DDR4 2666MHz PC4-21300 Unbuffered Non-ECC 1.2V CL19 2Rx8 Dual Rank 260 Pin SODIMM
Crucial MX500 2.5" SATA SSD 1TB
Crucial P5 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD Gen 3 x4
link to video on how to create USB install drive
• Create USB windows 10 ...
Always take care by using proper tools and protecting yourself from static discharge. Dale

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@popcycleism 2 жыл бұрын

Took our Aspire 3 to another level, simply purchasing a $30, M.2 2280 256GB SATA III 3D NAND Internal SSD as OS drive. Followed your Win10 USB setup. Allocated the HHD to as additional storage drive. Zips fast and now works like a charm. Love the no frills tech mechanic explanations. Thank you!

@thedagenator2006 2 жыл бұрын

Can you put a link to the internal ssd u used?

@gavmurray7672 3 жыл бұрын

Really helpful - my exact setup. Thanks Dale.

@genius9141 2 жыл бұрын

How's your experience with this device

@AvionicsDude 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this Instructional video! Just purchased this exact model laptop last week and already planning an hdd and memory upgrade. Nice to see how easy it is!

@CadillacComputerCenter 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. I'm glad it can help you. Thx for checking it out. Dale

@shandil9336 2 жыл бұрын

How is your experince with Aspire 3 so far?

@umbrhomazoz1920 2 жыл бұрын

@@shandil9336 I have one ci5 1035g1 2GB mx330 I play on it fortnite and warzone modern warfare but it's problem is that it gets really hot so I bought a cooler

@shandil9336 2 жыл бұрын

@@umbrhomazoz1920 thnks fr ur reply and I also brought the same config.yea thats true fan noise is too much and it gets hotter all the time regular youtube cpu is @60s.outdoor tem is 30°C while gaming it throttles upto 1.6Ghz @ 85°C and you cant overloack the CPU

@Wishbringer7 8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your video. Other videos worked with older models that still had those neat access doors. This one toild how to remove the back and the hard drive bracket. Would have been difficult to figure out without your easy-to-follow video. Thanks again.

@stephenhall3515 8 ай бұрын

The usual straightforward explanation and work in real time. This makes the website superior. For people stating that there is no 2.5" SSD bay, as long as the SATA outlet in on the mobo and an SSD would not be be placed under any necessary screws it might be possible to remove posts and other impediments so that a SATA SSD would lie flat and be secured with double sided tape. Dale might disapprove of "plastic surgery" and if he does he will say so without ambiguity.

@dronevistas6788 Жыл бұрын

I also just replaced my memory with 16gb following your video. Now, I'm going to have to order a SSD and add an additional drive like you did. Many thanks.

@JamieMarshallMusician Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dale - you make it look so easy. I enjoy watching you work!

@CadillacComputerCenter Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for watching. Dale

@m.s.9396 Жыл бұрын

Excellent, i did yesterday exactly the same. Good to see that i didn't do anything wrong. Thanks for the video.

@A-Thar 3 жыл бұрын

This help me so much I want to upgrade my ram

@steelsking 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for the detailed guide. i was very worried and unsure what to expect when i open up the laptop. after watching yr video, i was confident enuf to perform the upgrades by getting the right parts. the max ram mine supported was 12gb. so i just got a 8gb crucial 2666 ddr4 ram. so the hdd, my stock was on toshiba mechanical. i changed to crucial ssd. thanks lot!

@AMRCineVerse 8 ай бұрын

Amazing video, striaght forward and to the point. Thanks again.

@MSKWebServices 3 жыл бұрын

I was also worried for the upgrade . Now i feel like i will be able to upgrade it. Thanks for the video

@CadillacComputerCenter 3 жыл бұрын

Thx for watching. Glad it helped you. Dale

@TheGamerGuy1981 3 жыл бұрын

The Ryzen 5/Vega 8 model of this thing is a steal.

@user-et8vm9cc3t 3 жыл бұрын

Is it? I can certainly tell you that this PC is a killer though.

@tranzoid7 2 жыл бұрын

@@user-et8vm9cc3t yeah especially with this 16gb ram installment that Dave pit in

@stephenkelly5642 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant video.

@CadillacComputerCenter 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you much. Dale

@mikexww Жыл бұрын

Hi, I have an SSD drive to upgrade my Acer Aspire 3 but when opening it up it doesn't have the connector or caddy to hold the 2.5" SSD. There is space for the SSD but no connector - Is it possible to purchase one and if so, where does it connect to?? I have photos of the inside as well

@lokipoolnyc 6 ай бұрын

I have the same problem

@gonnamakeutremble7110 3 жыл бұрын

Yo thanks for da vid, relly cool how it has an empty caddy

@jkiller6842 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate it this helped me so much

@koppulapremsagar Жыл бұрын

Can we play games in Emulator without any Lag??

@meed3762 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and to camera guy ❤️😂

@Ted_E_Bear 3 жыл бұрын

I love learning

@CadillacComputerCenter 3 жыл бұрын

I love doing these videos to help others see how its done. Dale

@YourHeroML 2 жыл бұрын

Duuude!!!! You very much help me!!!! you answer all my questions it this video!!!

@Chillbig Жыл бұрын

Thanks man it really helped me

@Bryan10Y 3 жыл бұрын

I have the Aspire 3 A315-56-502L and it seems to be exactly identical to this with the one unfortunate difference I found is that it doesn't come with the 2.5" caddy or sata cable inside it

@b_wdgt 2 жыл бұрын

I have an acer Aspire A315-54 with one slot of ram in the motherboard with 8GB DDR4 in the support website described that the maximum of ram can use is 12GB but when I plugged an 16GB ram stick it worked fine without any lags or problems.

@Lazyeyed_ Жыл бұрын

Does it utilize more that 12GB?

@b_wdgt Жыл бұрын

@@Lazyeyed_ yes

@SonicFox09 Жыл бұрын

I have the same model. Please tell me the ram details so i can also buy.. thanks

@Rob_Lee Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

@thomaswolff8097 3 жыл бұрын

Just got a new Acer Aspire 3 A315-56-5048 and it does NOT have the HDD caddy and cable. Apparently product policy is getting cheaper too like with other manufacturers.

@alokrajputana551 Жыл бұрын

Really amazing 🤩

@santurrionn 3 жыл бұрын

Really good video. Thanks

@CadillacComputerCenter 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Thx for watching. Dale

@memesthegreat4105 3 жыл бұрын

Thank I have this model huge helper

@abhishekbansal208 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video, i had problem putting back the battery connector and almost broke it so i think its better to install ram without battery removal, thats my opinion, very helpful video and thanks a lot😀😀

@YAHWH0 2 жыл бұрын

I've taken apart loads of HPs with caddies....

@_x9. 3 жыл бұрын

thank god I found this video

@RGraphics 3 жыл бұрын

M.2 ssd upgrade video please

@mags_naomi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@dweels2006 2 жыл бұрын

Very Helpful

@leoguy1030 Күн бұрын

I have no SATA cable. And i alos have error code of "No Bootabkle device found". Not sure how to proceed. Do I abasultyly need the SATA cable?

@kerneilbryanfelmin3012 8 ай бұрын

Great stuff

@jemnai 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought this model will be doing the upgrades this put my worries about adding a second SSD and memory.

@CarlosAlexandre-fl2ut 8 ай бұрын

very very very good

@AyakPesindeBiri 11 ай бұрын

Is there only one ram slot?

@lost_places_global9008 3 жыл бұрын

Better than 8GB? But not for gaming because of dual channel.

@juanchuquichambi4505 3 жыл бұрын

gracias ahora con confianza cambio a NVMe SSD de un tera...

@alexandre_mzn 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Жыл бұрын

Try to hit the fn+f7 to turn on the touchpad next time.

@petervachon6989 3 жыл бұрын

On laptops with multiple drive options, I personally if doing a clean install would only use the one drive and wait to install the second drive. This way, I wouldn't confuse myself as to which drive is which on the "custom installation" screen of the Windows 10 installer when identifying my drives, especially if each drive is the same capacity. After the clean-install and I run the updates, then I'll install the next drive and add it in via Disk Management.

@bockhouse 8 ай бұрын

What if you are doing a RAID?

@luischanocua 2 жыл бұрын

donde puedo conseguir la base para el disco duro ssd

3 жыл бұрын

Hello, watching your video and it was very explanatory. I have such a notebook, I am very satisfied. My question is, where do I find the base to attach the SSD to the notebook? Do you have a link that can refer me to the purchase? I live in Brazil.

@Golemslord 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same style laptop. I want to increase my SSD. However, I dont understand what that caddy thing is? If i just want to upgrade my 256 SSD, I dont have to replace the caddy right? I can just swap out mine with "Crucial P5 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD Gen 3 x4" without touching the caddy area Also , how many ram slots are in this model? I have 12gb for my laptop but unsure if its dual channel or not

@CadillacComputerCenter 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Yes you can. The caddy is just for an additional 2.5 inch hdd. Dale

@amaljoe367 3 жыл бұрын

does it support that much of memory? My ryzen 5 Aspire 3 shows max capacity as 12 gb...

@5554151 9 ай бұрын

Dumb question: If I have the Aspire 3 (store bought) with Windows 11 already, and I just wanted to add extra ram and ssd would I need to reinstall Windows 11 to make the computer work?

@farhanashraf8962 2 ай бұрын

No.

@KarterTheSimmer 3 ай бұрын

would this parts still do or are their newer parts

@tankobryan3035 5 ай бұрын

Please does it have an internal hard drive

@zanedien 8 ай бұрын

Is the Acer Spin 3 SP313-51N-322Y Also upgradeable? Idk if different spin 3 models can be upgraded

@goldenfistgaming4886 2 жыл бұрын

Mine doesn't have that the ability to take a hard disk

@howardsternisbatman Жыл бұрын

What about activating windows?

@Fletrasen 3 жыл бұрын

Really glad for this video, but stupid me did order the same ssd, just to discover, that there is no caddy or cable in mine. Where to buy these? Thanks in advance.

@grim0194 6 ай бұрын

Can i upgrade it's processor?

@Stanleygames163 8 ай бұрын

can someone help me, I want to add a storage drive into my aspire 3 laptop but i dont know which storage drive is suitable for this laptop

@MattThompsonOnGoogle 3 жыл бұрын

...and subscribed!

@lakfndaklfnlaskfnkla 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you buy that mounting bracket and also what is the specific model of your laptop?

@joequis6173 3 жыл бұрын

Hello and thanks for this video. I have an aspire 3 a315-53-389v model. Can i upgrade with wifi ac to ax for this computer? And can you make a video on how to clone from HDD to SDD? My computer is using HDD and i want to convert to M2 without losing my data. Hope to hear from you soon.

@tecnoplace 3 жыл бұрын

A shame to ACER in my country, which is Brazil. I bought a model A315-42G-R8LU that in the description of the site acer brasil informs that it has to put a hd ssd or common hd, however when opening the notebook to add another ssd sata for my surprise the flat adapter cable and neither the case, as shown in this video, although the model is different. absurd, in addition to the misleading advertising on the acer website in brazil, i will have to spend buying an adapter and a case and worse, i can't find this kit in my country. I always bought acer, but this time, it will be the last.

@cemalaybakan1569 3 жыл бұрын

I live in Turkey and it is same for me. There was just empty space no adapter no case and I couldnt find a place to buy those.

@hdddgg Жыл бұрын

New acer aspire wont charge but bsttry n sdd work. "Fresh out the box?" The adapter is new but won't work. Someone name savanna mayer appears on start up lol

@swift14727 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dale could you please tell me what's the white colour port between HDD cable connector and the battery, thanks.

@4zR1A9 Жыл бұрын

Do I need to set up Windows 11 for the SATA 3 storage if added?

@user-kn6on4vw5b Жыл бұрын

Hi I have a question so I have a newer acer aspire 3 and it is kind of different inside. It doesn't have the ssd tray and the sata cable. Can you tell me where I can find a sata cable. And thanks for the vid it was helpful.

@tranzoid7 2 жыл бұрын

Would you be able to play games on this at like constant 60fps or 100fps

@adamastor207 Жыл бұрын

Late response but no, the GPU is really mediocre and combine it with the 8gb of ram and even CSGO runs at 40fps in low full hd. I'll soon try it with 16gb tho.

@Salty-. Жыл бұрын

@@adamastor207 any feedback with the 16gb?

@jessicaamador7355 Жыл бұрын

@@adamastor207 @@Q

@kitetastic Жыл бұрын

any idea why my 315 wnt take16 gb

@kazenifukarete2336 3 жыл бұрын

yesterday i just trying to put my old 2.5 hdd into Acer Aspire 3 A314-22, but i can't put back the back cover, it causing flexing. I already watched your video to see the caddy. Sorry for my English

@miaad9715 3 жыл бұрын

hi. maybe it was better to partition the MVMe drive because usually no one puts 1T on windows drive and also its gonna be a problem to backup files when u need to install a windows again!

@earlybyrdy 3 жыл бұрын

Had a problem with my m2 SSD I bought. The model I bought did not include any m2 ssd, but it has a slot for it. So I bought one and attached it. It is not detected by Acer, even in bios. the slot shows empty. With Windows setup, it only detects the current hard drive i have (no ssd). The SSD is functioning as used an m2 sata to usb connector and it is detected in Windows. Tried to test if it is and it is. Just when I use it internally, it doesn't detect. Is there something I missed?

@alastairpreston3237 2 жыл бұрын

Is the M.2 slot in the machine sata? Current models of this machine are advertised as having PCIE m.2 drives.

@gonzalomoreira8851 3 жыл бұрын

Could there be a problem if the maximum limit of 12Gb RAM is exceeded? Cheers

@ZadeonD 2 жыл бұрын

No,if there will be ur computer will tell u. Btw every motherboard handles differently memory error.

@SuleimenZhalgassov 4 ай бұрын

So, you replaced B+M key to M key, is it ok?

@joemaricorpuz9158 3 жыл бұрын

Is this same as ACER Aspire A315-56-596K?

@iRickJourney 10 ай бұрын

test speed drive nvme p5 plus

@wilsonivancubas2141 Жыл бұрын

It is useless to put Ram of different capacities, only the dual will be activated with the 4gb of smaller capacity, that is, 8 gb dual channel

@riazahmed2423 2 жыл бұрын

There Is No Slot Found For Internal SSD In Board What To Do I Have Same Acer Aspire R3 30gb Built In Memory Now How Do I Upgrade Because There Is No Slot Option For Plug Ribon SSD. Kindly Help

@shanemaloney7691 3 жыл бұрын

Just did this to my mine. When powering up, the screen pops up with, No bootable Device. Dod the start up with F2, Enabled the F12 Boot Menu, restarted, same deal. What do I do?

@trekerfox9558 Жыл бұрын

what brand of SATA cable is in this laptop. there is no factory SATA cable in my laptop

@LanceRazon 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, how do i know if mines supports NVME or Sata M.2? I saw your video the stock one is SATA the one you newly installed is NVME right?

@lowrider692000 3 жыл бұрын

which SSD drive did you fit please, my same laptop only had a 1TB sata drive are the card SSD drives better then the sata ones?

@surajkumardas221 3 жыл бұрын

Which one is better between Ryzen 3 3250u vs ryzen 3 3200u

@carewser 2 жыл бұрын

Where's the slot for SD cards?

@luischanocua 2 жыл бұрын

where can i get the caddy for the hard drive

@TG-ip5jg Жыл бұрын

I have the same laptop. Does it have dual channels or just one?

@johnheartmarcos967 2 жыл бұрын

Good day Sir!, I have a question, I'm also planning on upgrading SSD and RAM, Can I put 8gb 3200mhz in Acer Aspire 3 but the onboard RAM has only 2133 mhz clockspeed? thank you very much

@hermanvisualart3246 Жыл бұрын

what ram are you using?

@denemeuyesi1212 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have that hdd box inside, where did you get it? Can you please tell me?

@4000marcdman Жыл бұрын

Hello are all aspire 3's compatible with nvme drives? I couldn't find mine in the bios. Having a hard time finding a solid answer with Google.

@hypnomediahm373 2 жыл бұрын

Can you provide link abouth ribbon cable for 2.5 hard drive?

@Peterdelplata1975 Жыл бұрын

which of these can i use in my notebook m.2 sata ssd or m.2 nvme ssd. Acer aspire 3 (A315-34-C7RP), because today it has HDD

@brandonfoley 3 жыл бұрын

Where can you buy a new motherboard for this exact laptop? Mine got waterdamage.

@ashnoice3805 3 жыл бұрын

Wait....how can the ram became 20gb...if u pulled out the 4 gb and insert a new 16 gb

@ebnhu 3 жыл бұрын

4gb solded to mobo, then add 16gb in the slot replacing the 4gb, 4+16=20, easy

@luciferanssiras8754 3 жыл бұрын

Good day sir, may i ask if it is ok to add addtional 8gb ram and paired it to 4gb ram.. will it not be conflict to each other?

@Kay-br7by Жыл бұрын

Hey man I have an Acer myself... i just wanted to know how come you only put one 16GB RAM stick in the laptop but it reads as 20GB I'm a bit confused

@CadillacComputerCenter Жыл бұрын

This model has 4GB of on board ram.

@DavidFloresMusic 2 жыл бұрын

mine says not bootable device, what to do

@prithvi3980 2 жыл бұрын

I have this laptop , 256GB SSD and 500GB HDD . When I'm trying to install Kali linux or other os , there is no partition disks showing . how do i fix that , thank you .