Acer Nitro 5 AN515-53-52FA Battery Replacement

Written By: Alfredo Prieto
  • Comments: 3
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-53-52FA Battery Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

15 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the battery in the Acer Nitro 5 AN515-53-52FA laptop.

Before doing this guide please make sure there is no external power connected and that nothing is on. This 4-cell battery is the power supply, without it there would be no way to run the laptop. With this guide you will be able to replace the battery with a new one.

If your battery is dying at an alarming rate than normal, this is a great indication that you'll need to replace it. If there is any bulge on the battery, remove it immediately/safely and send it to a trusted disposable place.

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    • Before starting the replacement, make sure the laptop is turned off and unplugged.

    • Flip the laptop upside down so that the bottom is facing up.

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    • Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to unscrew the sixteen 9 mm screws holding the back cover in place.

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    • Use the opening pick to work your way around the edges to remove the bottom case carefully.

    • Do not try to put too much force on the shell off as you may damage it.

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    • Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to unscrew the four 9 mm screws holding the battery in place.

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    • Disconnect the battery's motherboard connector with your fingers.

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    • Lift the battery up and out of the laptop.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

Alfredo Prieto

Member since: 01/09/22

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3 comments

Do I have to use other material to put the bottom case back on or is it easy to do by hand?

SomeDude372 -

Can I use a Jimmy instead of the opening picks?

SomeDude372 -

I used a small standard screwdriver to "CAREFULL" separate the back plate. Suggest you have a can of air to clean the dust and crumbs off the motherboard

Christopher Suhre -