Acer Aspire a515-46 SSD Replacement

If laptop is not already off, hold power button for 5 seconds until screen shuts off.

Flip the laptop over and locate the screws on the back panel.

Using a Philips head screwdriver, remove all of the screws on the back panel.

Use a small screwdriver or prybar to pry the back panel away from the laptop.

Remove the two pieces of tape holding the battery connector and wires.

Using your fingernails, pinch the battery connector on both sides and pull it straight back until it is removed from the socket.

Pull up and remove the battery from the compartment.

Use a small Philips head screwdriver to remove the screw holding the bottom of the SSD.

Pull the SSD straight back until it is removed from the socket.

Insert the new SSD into the socket, making sure that the notch is on the right side of the SSD.