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    Is it possible to replace the eMMC of an Aspire ES1-331 with a SATAIII-SSD?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Future Science, Mar 13, 2016.

  1. Future Science

    Future Science Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'd like to know if it is possible to replace the eMMC flash storage (SK Hynix HBG4e) installed on the Acer Asprie ES1-331 ( full specs here) with a SATAIII-SSD (like the 850 Evo or similar 7mm thick SSD).

    I've read on this discussion that on the smaller ES1-111 "the header for the 2.5-inch drive bay has been removed", so it could be troublesome to do it on the ES1-331.

    On the other hand it is possibile to do it with the ES1-311 version that comes with a 500GB HD, as shown here.

    As any of you succeded in replacing the eMMC with a SSD?
    If so, would I still have the expected read/write performances of the chosen SDD or it would be limited by the SATA interface version present on the ES1-331 or bottlenecked by the CPU or by other hardware components?
     
    Future Science, Mar 13, 2016
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  2. HTWingNut

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    eMMC does not typically come in a standard removable form factor. It is usually soldered to the mainboard and not replaceable. I would say with 99% certainty, it cannot be upgraded.
     
    HTWingNut, Mar 14, 2016
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