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Acer Aspire a515-46 SSD Replacement

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    1. Acer Aspire a515-46 SSD Replacement, Turn off: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • If laptop is not already off, hold power button for 5 seconds until screen shuts off.

      • If needed, backup any files to a USB or an external hard drive before turning off and replacing SSD.

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    2. Acer Aspire a515-46 SSD Replacement, Remove Back Panel 1 of 3: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Flip the laptop over and locate the screws on the back panel.

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    3. Acer Aspire a515-46 SSD Replacement, Remove Back Panel 2 of 3: step 3, image 1 of 3 Acer Aspire a515-46 SSD Replacement, Remove Back Panel 2 of 3: step 3, image 2 of 3 Acer Aspire a515-46 SSD Replacement, Remove Back Panel 2 of 3: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Using a Philips head screwdriver, remove all of the screws on the back panel.

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    4. Acer Aspire a515-46 SSD Replacement, Remove Back Panel 3 of 3: step 4, image 1 of 3 Acer Aspire a515-46 SSD Replacement, Remove Back Panel 3 of 3: step 4, image 2 of 3 Acer Aspire a515-46 SSD Replacement, Remove Back Panel 3 of 3: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Use a small screwdriver or prybar to pry the back panel away from the laptop.

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    5. Acer Aspire a515-46 SSD Replacement, Remove Battery 1 of 3: step 5, image 1 of 2 Acer Aspire a515-46 SSD Replacement, Remove Battery 1 of 3: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the two pieces of tape holding the battery connector and wires.

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    6. Acer Aspire a515-46 SSD Replacement, Remove Battery 2 of 3: step 6, image 1 of 3 Acer Aspire a515-46 SSD Replacement, Remove Battery 2 of 3: step 6, image 2 of 3 Acer Aspire a515-46 SSD Replacement, Remove Battery 2 of 3: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • Using your fingernails, pinch the battery connector on both sides and pull it straight back until it is removed from the socket.

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    7. Acer Aspire a515-46 SSD Replacement, Remove Battery 3 of 3: step 7, image 1 of 2 Acer Aspire a515-46 SSD Replacement, Remove Battery 3 of 3: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Pull up and remove the battery from the compartment.

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    8. Acer Aspire a515-46 SSD Replacement, Replace SSD 1 of 3: step 8, image 1 of 2 Acer Aspire a515-46 SSD Replacement, Replace SSD 1 of 3: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Use a small Philips head screwdriver to remove the screw holding the bottom of the SSD.

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    9. Acer Aspire a515-46 SSD Replacement, Replace SSD 2 of 3: step 9, image 1 of 2 Acer Aspire a515-46 SSD Replacement, Replace SSD 2 of 3: step 9, image 2 of 2
      • Pull the SSD straight back until it is removed from the socket.

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    10. Acer Aspire a515-46 SSD Replacement, Replace SSD 3 of 3: step 10, image 1 of 2 Acer Aspire a515-46 SSD Replacement, Replace SSD 3 of 3: step 10, image 2 of 2
      • Insert the new SSD into the socket, making sure that the notch is on the right side of the SSD.

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Conclusion

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

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