I bought an Acer Aspire e1-472g-6844, and am trying to replace the HDD with SSD. I have tried 2 different SSDs (both from Crucial, but different models) and neither one works. I have tried 3 different HDDs and all of them work.
Details:
-BIOS recognizes both SSDs and HDDs as potential boot drives
-Windows 8.1 installation discs work on the HDDs, but doesn't even boot when there's a SSD
-Ubuntu 14.04 LiveUSB runs, but GParted detects no drives when there's a SSD ; works fine when there's a HDD.
I spoke with the tech support at Crucial and Acer.
Crucial said the SSD should work in my model of laptop ; after many failed suggestions as to how to fix it, they told me they couldn't help me anymore.
Acer said they have never tried using a SSD in this model, and therefore don't know if it works.
I should also mention that I know both SSDs work, because I've tried them in an ASUS laptop. My OS is currently on one of them.
So, should I buy a different brand of SSD or will the laptop not work with any? Is there a certain brand of SSD I should go with next time?
Thanks!