where can I buy a SSD for it? can I replace it myself?
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Hi MAni: Amazon sells SSDs that fit this laptop. You'll need a 7mm-height SSD (traditional 9.5mm-height drive will not fit). Samsung, Kingston, Crucial and others sell SSDs of this size.As for whether you can replace yourself, the answer is yes, but you may want someone to help you if you haven't upgraded PC or laptop components before (plus upgrading components technically violates most warranties so caveat emptor). If you search YT for "upgrade SSD on acer v5-171", you'll find a video in that walks through the mechanics. The video is in Japanese, but this isn't particularly important since everything is demonstrated.I hope this helped!--JT Review Hi MAni: Amazon sells SSDs that fit this laptop. You'll need a 7mm-height SSD (traditional 9.5mm-height drive will not fit). Samsung, Kingston, Crucial and others sell SSDs of this size.As for whether you can replace yourself, the answer is yes, but you may want someone to help you if you haven't upgraded PC or laptop components before (plus upgrading components technically violates most warranties so caveat emptor). If you search YT for "upgrade SSD on acer v5-171", you'll find a video in that walks through the mechanics. The video is in Japanese, but this isn't... » Read More Hi MAni: Amazon sells SSDs that fit this laptop. You'll need a 7mm-height SSD (traditional 9.5mm-height drive will not fit). Samsung, Kingston, Crucial and others sell SSDs of this size.As for whether you can replace yourself, the answer is yes, but you may want someone to help you if you haven't upgraded PC or laptop components before (plus upgrading components technically violates most warranties so caveat emptor). If you search YT for "upgrade SSD on acer v5-171", you'll find a video in that walks through the mechanics. The video is in Japanese, but this isn't particularly important since everything is demonstrated.I hope this helped!--JT Review « Show Less
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Probably get an SSD on Amazon although I have never owned one. I would not recommnd replacement on your own.
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Hi MAni: Amazon sells SSDs that fit this laptop. You'll need a 7mm-height SSD (traditional 9.5mm-height drive will not fit). Samsung, Kingston, Crucial and others sell SSDs of this size. As for whether you can replace yourself, the answer is yes, but you may want someone to help you if you haven't upgraded PC or laptop components before (plus upgrading components technically violates most warranties so caveat emptor). If you search YT for "upgrade SSD on acer v5-171", you'll find a video in that walks through the mechanics. The video is in Japanese, but this isn't particularly important since everything is demonstrated. I hope this helped! --JT Review
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I once talked to a fellow on the amazon message boards and he told me he had managed to take the stock hard drive out and put in an ssd. That's what he told me he did. I took his word for it and maybe you should too. But it was just his word so proceed with caution. It might void the warranty if you do swap the hard drives out.
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There is a video floating around of someone replacing the SSD with a larger one, FYI. RAM, however, is fixed.
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You cannot upgrade memory her due to it is soldered into motherboard. Also, this particular model has a 128 gb SSD (very fast one), not HDD. Forums says you can upgrade it, but it has specific interface, so it is hard to find a compatible one.
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That's interesting. I just kept mine in a box, but that was fortunate because when the new drive failed they were able to retrieve my data (again) from my original drive. I would think a computer place that does repairs could help you.Sounds like a great idea, good luck.
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The RAM is soldered on so you can't remove it. When I called Asus support and asked them if the SSD was replaceable, they recommended a 2.5" SSD... Poor customer service because they don't even know what the SSD type is for their own products. After asking them again, they told me that because of the gumstick-style SSD drive, you can't replace it unless it's through them... I'm sure you could try Google searching for gumstick-style SSD drive options. All I can say is: save yourself the trouble of the flaws and headaches of this laptop and go for a Macbook. I'm no Apple fanatic, but the Zenbook's flaws and horrible Asus customer support is what pushed me towards my first Macbook Pro (2012 model, 13") and so far I have had no problems with it while mainly using Windows 7 on a virtual machine. And with a Macbook Pro, you can replace both RAM and HDD. Go for the older model when a newer model comes out to save yourself some money.
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the ssd is compatible with windows 8 the software is not. so you would have to find your own cloning software or do a clean install.
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You can replace the SSD but you will void the warranty. Samsung Series 9 warranty is voided if the case is open. Samsung warranty excerpt: "You can change the Hard Drive on any Samsung PC that has an HDD panel on the bottom (A panel labeled HDD and held in place with one screw) without voiding the warranty. If your laptop does not have an HDD panel, such as the 9 series, exchanging the HDD voids the warranty because you must dismantle the laptop to access it."
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I have found no way to do that. I've searched the forums and no one has attempted this yet. You can upgrade the SSD, but need to get the cover off for that. At the same time, the stock RAM has been just fine for my enterprise computing needs. If you are looking for a hardcore gamer or CAD, then this isn't the machine for you.
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No to both questions. It is theoretically possible to do the SSD thing if you are an knowledgeable disassembler, because there is not removeable panel for the hard drive. RAM is out of the question, because it is soldered in, not in a clip. Sounds like you want a different product.
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You can purchase with or without the HDD or SSD drive. I orrdered without a drive and install my own 250GB HDD.
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I removed the cover today on mine to replace the HDD with an SSD and add another mSATA. BE FOREWARNED: To remove the case you have to break a "Warranty Void" sticker. Once inside you will find *nothing* can be upgraded replaced without having to completely disassemble the system; I decided to not attempt it. I've been building/upgrading systems for 20 years and the internal design of this system was complex enough to scare me off. The only thing that appears to accessible is the HDD but I could figure out how it was mounted and wasn;tabout to tinker about and make a $2K paperweight :)
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I just opened mine to put 2x4GB SODIMMs into it ... nope. It is NOT user-upgradeable. Memory chips are soldered on. SSD is mSATA so in the future you could presumably upgrade it to 256GB, but the memory is not upgradeable in this at all. Live and learn.
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Hi,I haven't opened the case, but as far as I know, the SSD can't be upgraded (in my case that not a problem I use online storage)same thing with the battery, sorry that couldn't be much help.Ahmad
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I can confirm that the machine can upgrade to 8GB. The OS is running 64bit so you may want to upgrade to 8gb. Replacing the RAM requires a near full teardown of the machine. See chrome://system under meminfo for more info. The SSD is soldered on the board and cannot be upgraded with consumer parts.
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The one we purchased did not have ssd like the one posted, everything else was the same. It's been a great machine.
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Yes, you can replace the hard drive with a solid state. You cannot have both. There is only one slot for a hard drive.