Question Can I put an SSD in this old Acer laptop ?

[Just a kid]

i want to know if i can upgrade an old Acer Aspire E1-571-32344G32Maks laptop to an SSD, it's currently using a WD3200BPVT 320GB HDD mounted in a AMOHI000100 drive caddy.
if it's possible, then what SSD should i buy or what SSD can i put in this old laptop ?

thankyou for answers

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[Lutfij]

Yes you can, you can swap out the HDD for a 2.5" SSD of any choice though since you'd be on SATA 3.0 speeds, I'd suggest that you look at the cheapest 2.5" SSD you have access to. If the laptop has an optical drive, you can replace the ODD with a 2ndary drive caddy like this;

Speaking of which, if you'd like us to narrow down possible candidates for the upgrade, where are you located, what is your preferred site for purchase and what is your budget?

 

[geofelt]

Upgrading from a HDD to a SSD will transform the performance of your laptop.
As an easy way, buy a samsung 870 EVO of whatever capacity you want.
A 1tb unit is $73 :

https://www.newegg.com/samsung-1tb-870-evo-series/p/N82E16820147793

Buy a USB to sata adapter cable, about $10 like this:

https://www.newegg.com/startech-usb3s2sat3cb-usb-to-sata/p/N82E16812400542?item=N82E16812400542&source=region&nm_mc=knc-googleadwords-pc&cm_mmc=knc-googleadwords-pc-_-pla-_-usb+converters-_-N82E16812400542&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid+shopping&utm_campaign=knc-googleadwords-pc-_-pla-_-usb+converters-_-N82E16812400542&id0=Google&id1=19183566872&id2=144283002396&id3=&id4=&id5=pla-959082554780&id6=&id7=9011555&id8=&id9=g&id10=c&id11=&id12=EAIaIQobChMIgdTf57u8ggMVHqRaBR1nRAcBEAQYASABEgIKv_D_BwE&id13=&id14=Y&id15=&id16=640148112926&id17=&id18=&id19=&id20=&id21=pla&id22=8438988&id23=online&id24=N82E16812400542&id25=US&id26=959082554780&id27=Y&id28=&id29=&id30=3502321827924090559&id31=en&id32=&id33=&id34=&gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgdTf57u8ggMVHqRaBR1nRAcBEAQYASABEgIKv_D_BwE

Run the samsung ssd migration aid to move your C drive to the ssd.
app and instructions here:

Tool & Software Download | Samsung Semiconductor Global

Download various software related to your product, including Samsung Magician, designed for use with Samsung's memory products, and find related information.

semiconductor.samsung.com

It will take a while if your hdd is full.
When done, replace the hdd with the new ssd and boot.

 

[fzabkar]

Upgrading from a HDD to a SSD will transform the performance of your laptop.
As an easy way, buy a samsung 870 EVO of whatever capacity you want.

Buy a USB to sata adapter cable, about $10 like this:

https://www.newegg.com/startech-usb3s2sat3cb-usb-to-sata/p/N82E16812400542?blah_blah_blah

I would avoid the 870 Evo. Users are reporting problems with this model.

You can truncate the tracking garbage from your URL:

https://www.newegg.com/startech-usb3s2sat3cb-usb-to-sata/p/N82E16812400542

 

[Just a kid]

Yes you can, you can swap out the HDD for a 2.5" SSD of any choice though since you'd be on SATA 3.0 speeds, I'd suggest that you look at the cheapest 2.5" SSD you have access to. If the laptop has an optical drive, you can replace the ODD with a 2ndary drive caddy like this;

Speaking of which, if you'd like us to narrow down possible candidates for the upgrade, where are you located, what is your preferred site for purchase and what is your budget?

im from the philippines and has a budgetr of 40usd, i dont need that much storage since i just need to make this ancient thing boot. also i use shoppee if you have ever heard of it.

and yes since it also has an optical drive though if i need to like open it just to change it i would rather avoid it. ty

 

[Just a kid]

Upgrading from a HDD to a SSD will transform the performance of your laptop.
As an easy way, buy a samsung 870 EVO of whatever capacity you want.
A 1tb unit is $73 :

https://www.newegg.com/samsung-1tb-870-evo-series/p/N82E16820147793

Buy a USB to sata adapter cable, about $10 like this:

https://www.newegg.com/startech-usb3s2sat3cb-usb-to-sata/p/N82E16812400542?item=N82E16812400542&source=region&nm_mc=knc-googleadwords-pc&cm_mmc=knc-googleadwords-pc-_-pla-_-usb+converters-_-N82E16812400542&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid+shopping&utm_campaign=knc-googleadwords-pc-_-pla-_-usb+converters-_-N82E16812400542&id0=Google&id1=19183566872&id2=144283002396&id3=&id4=&id5=pla-959082554780&id6=&id7=9011555&id8=&id9=g&id10=c&id11=&id12=EAIaIQobChMIgdTf57u8ggMVHqRaBR1nRAcBEAQYASABEgIKv_D_BwE&id13=&id14=Y&id15=&id16=640148112926&id17=&id18=&id19=&id20=&id21=pla&id22=8438988&id23=online&id24=N82E16812400542&id25=US&id26=959082554780&id27=Y&id28=&id29=&id30=3502321827924090559&id31=en&id32=&id33=&id34=&gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgdTf57u8ggMVHqRaBR1nRAcBEAQYASABEgIKv_D_BwE

Run the samsung ssd migration aid to move your C drive to the ssd.
app and instructions here:

Tool & Software Download | Samsung Semiconductor Global

Download various software related to your product, including Samsung Magician, designed for use with Samsung's memory products, and find related information.

semiconductor.samsung.com

It will take a while if your hdd is full.
When done, replace the hdd with the new ssd and boot.

i dont really have that money though and i usually prefer kingston tho with my budget i doubt i can buy any.

 

[xkotarohanzo]

search teamgroup and crucial ssds branded but they have models at budget price