Acer C720-2802 Chromebook Review - Chromebook Review
See larger image Acer C720-2103 Chromebook (11.6-Inch, Intel Celeron, 2GB DDR3L, 16GB SSD) (Personal Computers) New From: Out of Stock Used from: $32.00 In Stock Acer C720-2802 Chromebook Specifications Display: 11.6″ 1366×768, 135.1 PPI, 220 cd/m² Battery: 3950mAh 8 hours, 30 minutes...cbookreviewguide.com
That has a 16GB "drive in it.
Almost certainly an eMMC, soldered to the motherboard.
Highly doubtful there is any possibility of changing it, or installing something else.
OK then, maybe.I’d read the attached and thought maybe it’s possible.
https://www.androidcentral.com/how-upgrade-ssd-your-acer-c720-chromebook
what do you think?
OK then, maybe.
It is a SATA III NGFF.
2242 in size (42mm long)
Looking through Amazon and Newegg, slim pickings and 3rd rate manufacturers.
This, for instance:
https://www.newegg.com/kingspec-256gb-m-2-sata-2242/p/0D9-000D-00138
No.You think this one may work?
No.
While it is the correct size, that is an NVMe.
Your device needs a SATA drive.
Opening up any prebuilt OEM unit is always a little iffy but it seems doable.
I like the looks of this drive for a replacement. It's a brand at least if not a premium brand.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KG2G152/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza?th=1
It had this in a review - " Replaced my 16GB Kingston SSD with this one in my Acer C720P Chromebook. I also replaced ChromeOS with GalliumOS and really like it so far. Speed is great. Boot up time is about the same "
Same day shipping and free returns - Amazon really knows how to push the product.
My guess is that if you get the right form factor (42mm) and interface (SATA) that you can get as big a drive as you want (512GB or 2 TB). [Emphasize Guess - That's why free returns is a good idea. ]
Acer C720-2802 Chromebook Review - Chromebook Review
See larger image Acer C720-2103 Chromebook (11.6-Inch, Intel Celeron, 2GB DDR3L, 16GB SSD) (Personal Computers) New From: Out of Stock Used from: $32.00 In Stock Acer C720-2802 Chromebook Specifications Display: 11.6″ 1366×768, 135.1 PPI, 220 cd/m² Battery: 3950mAh 8 hours, 30 minutes...cbookreviewguide.com
That has a 16GB "drive in it.
Almost certainly an eMMC, soldered to the motherboard.
Highly doubtful there is any possibility of changing it, or installing something else.
Thank you very much!!!While this is in general the correct assumption when it comes to storage expansion possibilities for the majority of ChromeOS devices this assumption is actually incorrect when it comes to the Acer C720-2802 Chromebook. This was one of the earlier models of Chromebooks which at the time often did infact allow for physical storage devices to be swapped out and upgraded. The memory and most other components are indeed soldered to the motherboard but the 16 GB OEM SSD is not and is indeed upgradable.
Thank you very much!!!
Do you have a good recommendation for an upgrade drive (card)? Maybe 128gb?