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Solved! hello everyone , i have an Acer Aspire 3 with i3, 4 GB RAM. i want to know if my laptop supporting SSD ?

Solution
Which laptop model, specifically? AFAIK the Aspire3 first came out with Skylake (i3-6xxx), so would be a very good candidate for an SSD.

Realistically, any laptop with a SATA port can "support" an SSD - just a matter of speeds available.
Even an older laptop with SATAII will feel substantially faster with a budget SSD installed.
Which laptop model, specifically? AFAIK the Aspire3 first came out with Skylake (i3-6xxx), so would be a very good candidate for an SSD.

Realistically, any laptop with a SATA port can "support" an SSD - just a matter of speeds available.
Even an older laptop with SATAII will feel substantially faster with a budget SSD installed.
 
Solution
See if this applies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3ntDKOJleQ

Be wary though, not all models are built the same. But if yours looks like that one and has the drive in the same location you'll be fine.
It does mean reinstalling windows or finding a way to clone your hard drive though so be prepared for that, best to download all the drivers from Acer before starting.