Acer Aspire C24-760 - How to change or upgrade the hard disk
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How to open up and replace or upgrade the hard disk on a Acer Aspire C24-760 Series (Model AC24-760_LugCi56200U) All-In-One AiO computer.
The procedure takes at least 20 minutes, probably longer if you are new to opening up computers. This video shows you how to remove the lower bezel, back cover to access the hard disk.
THIS IS THE SHORT VERSION.
If you want to see the entire process including me making some minor mistakes and removing the screen fittings... see • Acer Aspire C24-760 - ...
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Note! I've recently seen a machine do some strange screen / graphics problems after the machine wakes up from the screen being in sleep mode.
Pic: prnt.sc/ihzvan
It looks almost like a graphics card memory corruption problem. Try turning off hibernate / sleep mode idle timeout.. and possibly upgrade the graphics card drivers direct from the manufacturer of the graphics card (not via windows update!).
Thanks for this video. I am a computer engineer and this has got to be one of the hardest machines to get into I have ever had to repair. Why they cannot use screws instead of clips I do not know. I am glad I watched this first. Made it so much easier.
Very glad it helped - it is such a rare machine and I had the "fun" working out how to get into it so glad my effort to produce a video made it easier for you (and hopefuly others).
@@freename It did indeed. Have to be so careful not to damage any cables etc when you cannot see them. Thanks for taking the time.
Thank you for this. Watched this video last year but finally decided to take the plunge and buy an SSD for it, took me about 15mins in total thanks to this video!
For anyone else reading though, be warned that mine DID NOT have an M.2 SSD slot, the gap was there on the motherboard but no connector.
Thanks for the feedback :)
I've disassembled it myself, updates:
It have 1 standard Sata slot (the one where the HDD is connected), 1 sata M.2 2280, 1 ram slot; so to upgrade from 4 to 8GB ram, you need a single 8GB sodimm module. I'm not sure if the M.2 is "sata standard" or NVME (the attachment / interface looks visually like the M.2 I have on the notebook) I think standard considering the low-end caratheristics.
Really good info, thank you!
Thank you. This made it far simpler for me to get the job done.
Glad it helped and thanks for taking the time to comment.
Thank you for this video!
Some of these machines come with two hard drives, A HDD and a SSD.
Do you know where the SSD location is?
Thanks again.
+ZeoWorks not sure on that one. I didn't know they came with SSD until after I filmed this.. otherwise I would have gone digging around for the connector. I assume that the ssd is not a standard SATA SSD and is likely an m.2 / ngff or mini PCI express
if there is an ssd addition to hdd, it will be a pci x type either sata or m.2 type... it will look like a long wifi modules... and most likely on the board beneath/around the hdd, as it seems where the mobo is... i m guessing it is under the metal cover if its removable?
I have seen the slot M, 2 under the HDD dude, you can install the SSD format M.2
Thanks Дима Зелёв! For further info (about the missing connector on my one) see this comment: ua-cam.com/video/t_erHSgKXXc/v-deo.html&lc=Ugy2C0zOlqTX35RRVQB4AaABAg
Thank you! I think there are two designs of this model, one is much easier to take apart.
Thanks for this. Just to add, if you push firmly upwards on the panel after you’ve unclipped the sides it’ll come off without prying.
Ta!
thanks, it works for ac22-760 ,too.
Good to know, thanks :)
hey, can i upgrade graphics card and add ram to the acer?
You should be able to add RAM but you won't be able to upgrade the inbuilt graphics.
does the system need to be sealed to be re-sealed to POST?
I'm not sure what you mean really but if you are asking if you need to put the covers back on to test it, no - it should work fine with the back cover removed.
How many serial ata (SATA) connectors it have? 1 or 2? In the bios I see 2, one use by HDD and the other empty, but I cant visually understand where is the second sata slot in this video
What I know is all you see in the video. It was the one and only time that I opened that computer up. You might do better looking on ebay for motherboards for that model and see if you can see other ports in the photos.
Thank you for the video! I swapped HDD to SSD
Best upgrade :)
Hey, what kind of SSD did you use?
@@sebastianmorin1605 Hi! I installed a 500GB 2.5" SATA drive Samsung 870 EVO
@@oooKOSTYAooo Thanks
Does also c22 have 2 memory slots?
Can I use this to take out a broken head jack that got stuck in the slot?
I don't know what the design of the headphone jack is - but if you open the machine up and can see the back of the jack there is a chance you can use a paperclip or something to push the broken plug back out. Otherwise youtube probably has other tricks on how to remove broken headphone plugs from the socket without access to the entire socket.
I have one that only has a blinking power light, no fans, no screen. I wonder if there's a way to reset the bios? Alas, couldn't find the battery.
Wouldn't have thought that is a BIOS problem. Checked the power supply?
Do you have a guide how to disassemble C24-964 series? Kindly let me know. Thx
I do not
But can I replace the hard disc with an SSD?
Yes, a standard 2.5inch SATA SSD.
After taking off the back cover, we suddenly see a grey ribbon cable on the right - was that attached to the panel in any way?
I don't see it on my video. Got a photo you can upload?
If they are the gold like ribbons you can see in my _incorrect way to open it_ video as seen here: ua-cam.com/video/o35MejSyUCs/v-deo.html
You may have damaged the display cables.
@@freename Ha! I now see it is one of the display's legs!
I just did this and the screen broke. Is there anything I can do? 😢
Oof. I've no idea on that one as I've not had to replace a screen on one of those and also quite weird how you managed to break the screen. From what I remember the screen isnt a self contained panel so I suspect it's quite difficult to replace and very difficult to find the right parts for it
Must if first clone the drive before putting it in?
If you want to keep the same setup you have and data, yes. If you want to install from fresh then you do not need to clone the drive.
I bought a C22-760. Its configuration is too bad. I want to upgrade. I watched the video. I think I can't dismantle it. Can only give it up.
Is there a reset button? My acer turned off while i was doing something and it wont turn back on. I unplugged everything and plugged it back in but it still wont work any tips?
Sounds very much like it has failed. The first thing to check is the voltage coming out of the PC end of the power cord if you have a multimeter and know how to check voltages safely. (You should not test the 110/230volt side!
Or simply replace the power adapter with another one of the same Volts and at least the same amps as your old power supply.
If the world has been kind to you then it will be just the power supply. If that doesn't help I don't know what to suggest :(
Our also won't power on. No standby led but the power supply was tested ok.
Hello! Does this computer have 2 RAM slots? Because I see that there are 8Gb , and I would add another 8 to have a total of 16GB if the slot is free. I hope there is no 2 by 4Gb and that both slots are occupied? And one more question: How much GB does this computer support SD cards? Thank you very much
Sorry; I didn't get to the RAM so I don't know :(
One RAM slot
@@ColCompMan 2 ram slots. Yesterday I installed 2 by 8 GB.
@@radojica_ignjatovic maybe another model c24-860
Questions do u know where I can get the lcd for this pc?
eBay is about the best place you could try.
Very likely not going to be possible unless you buy a spares and repairs entire computer. The number of these machines sold must be quite small so the spares market will also be very difficult. Good luck!
Thank you for this video. Now its my turn to put a new hard drive in there and it seems to be a hell. Anyway with your video it's much easier ;-)
Good luck and thank you for saying thanks :D
Hi, thanks for the video it seems a nightmare for someone without experience. I was wondering if you ever saw how many RAM slots this PC has? Does it have 1 or 2? When I check in task manager it tells me I have 8GB RAM in "slot 1 of 2"
+ICU2NIT unless you can see them in the video then I didn't see :( and it's such a nightmare to open because they made the machine look stunning. Sacrifice the ease of access to components.
icannotgetafreename thanks mate. I'm not even going to attempt opening it! Lol thanks again for the video.
Hiya, I took mine apart to do the hard disk replacement. It has one ram slot. Mine was occupied with a single 4gb stick. I now have to decide whether £80 for an 8gb stick is worth it or not. Ps the ram slot is under the metal plate that can be seen next to the hard disk. Cpu is under there too..
Pps it is a lot faster now I have an ssd installed :)
Thank you Alan!
Does this computer have a cooling fan in or is it a fanless pc
It has a fan.
thank u budy, i open it with a credit card instead of screw driver, thank you,
Glad it helped and thanks for the tip!
Hi. ¿Do you know how many ram slots does this machine have?
Sorry, no :( maybe try the crucial memory site which has a computer model selection that may have the info.
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Thank you for this video!!!
No problem, hope it helped - thanks for the extra information on the system RAM and CPU. I might have to take the machine to bits again, I've had reports that it is "test screening" (coloured bars showing on monitor) after a few hours of being on.
icannotgetafreename no problem. Not sure why it would do the test screening thing.... hmmmm. I hope mine doesn't start doing that...
Thanks for the video. One thing I had a bit of luck was in getting the tabs along to top of the rear enclosure without having to use a screwdrivers. Having opened each side as instructed I was struggling to unlock the top row of tabs. But when I, at the same time, pulled up the lower right corner and pushed the enclosure upwards then suddenly the first four tabs popped free. I then pushed upwards and continued to pull away to pop the last four one by one. Maybe I was lucky, but I thought I would mention it.
Thanks :)
Do you get a mouse and keyboard with the pc
+Cosmic 45 yes.
icannotgetafreename is it fast for loading up stuff also can it run video games like GTA v?
+Cosmic 45 any machine with a hard disk only these days seems slow to me so I would say it isn't fast. They do a version with an SSD. Games: don't know.
simple games like csgo and other games that are not demanding are playable. i can play csgo at about 80 fps on low settings.
Спасибо дружище!!! А то в прошлом видео сказано: просто покачайте и оно снимется.
Can you do a video that shows how to change the lcd screen?
Only if someone comes to me with a broken machine that needs that doing. I've not seen that computer since the filming so guess it is fairly rare.
@@freename OK Thanks
Is there anyway to change the graphics card
I wouldn't have thought so.
@@freename bec my pc keeps shutting off when I play roblox
Sounds more like a power delivery or overheating problem. Make sure the computer is dust free and possibly see if you can get a replacement power adaptor in case your one has reduced capacity over the years.
@@freename ok thanks dude😉
Wats the reason for taking this out ?
+Lone Wolf in my case the hard disk supplied in the machine has failed. Quicker to swap it out with a spare from stock than try and get Acer to fix it under warranty.
What a bitch to work on, Your vid sure did make my life a lot easier.Thanks for taking the time
Very glad to have helped and nice of you to take the time to leave a comment.
Do you know where the M.2 slot is. Thanks
+Peter Wilson nope :(
Peter Wilson it doesn’t have one
Under the HDD
Thank you
Stp si tu vois mon mess est ce que tu peux me dire où faire une vidéos sur comment réinitialiser le bios sur ce PC prcq j'ai le même juste a qql chose prêt niv perf mais c'est le même alors je t'en supplie si tu connais comment j'aimerai bcp savoir
I do not know how to reset the bios, sorry.
@@freename ok thanks as same 👍
Suport a ssd?
Should do - if you use a standard 2.5" laptop hard disk sized ssd.
Yes it does. M.2 slot under the HDD
Спасибо друг, помог !
Thank you for telling me. (Google Translate: Спасибо что сказал мне.)
I have seen the slot M, 2 under the HDD dude, you can install the SSD format M.2
You are so right! On my video you can see it at 9:45 .. but on the model in my video it looks like the "place holder" drawing is there but the connector at the end and the screw bracket to hold the M.2 in place are missing. Other models may have the connector and bracket though?
On the model c22-760 bought in France i disassembled there was the bracket
Are you sure that is a SATA placeholder? The specs state this is a M.2 WiFi slot, not a SSD one.
Unknown. And can only go by what's in the video now. The machine is long gone from my grasp.
@@AdiCristea 100% sure, the m2 wifi/bt slot is in an other place. This one is underneath the hdd. As i said this was a french model c22-760
gracias!!!
:)
No hope for adding _any_ video card?
Not one that you would be able to use for gaming or high resolution video.
If you wanted just dual screen you could try: amzn.to/2ReWeW4 or amzn.to/2V8U6hY
NOPE! It's a laptop in a box. No intentions of allowing expansion when it was built.
Oh thanks for the replies guys hahaha never saw the notification and forgot about it
Better late than never :D
ты супер
А сразу по русский не мог объяснить?
What a pain in the ass.
Yep!