kunthakenthe :
oh do you guys know if it fits like the Dell Latitude D830 came out in 2007 and the Acer in 2009. I think they didnt have sata 3 connectors i think this is either ide(most likely not) or a sata.
Well....you can investigate the drive type just like anyone else can.
Dell D380:
http://www.cnet.com/products/dell-latitude-d830/specs/
Interface Serial ATA-150
Aspire 5515-5879
http://www.cnet.com/products/acer-aspire-5515-5879-15-4-athlon-2650e-vista-home-basic-3-gb-ram-160-gb-hdd/specs/
Interface Serial ATA-150
It would seem to be the same. SATA I.