Acer Aspire 5 A515-46-R3UB SSD Replacement

ID: 168097

Description: An SSD is the component of a computer that...

Steps:

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

2. Use an opening tool and picks to pry the bottom cover from the laptop.
3. Work your way around the perimeter of the bottom cover, releasing any clips before you remove the bottom case.
4. Remove the bottom case.

5. Remove the two pieces of tape from the battery and the battery connector.
6. Save the tape for reassembly.

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

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

9. Use a JIS #1 screwdriver to remove the single 3.2 mm mounting screw from the SSD.
10. When you remove the screw, the SSD card will pop up slightly.

11. Gently slide the SSD from the socket.