How to open Acer Aspire 3 (A317-55P) – disassembly and upgrade options

LaptopMedia.com Guides How to open Acer Aspire 3 (A317-55P) – disassembly and upgrade options

From: Severin Kolakov 01 September 2024 / 11:11 0

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Acer Aspire 3

Processor: Intel Core i3-N305
VideoCard: Intel UHD Graphics Xe 750 (32EU)
RAM: 8GB RAM
STORAGE: 512GB SSD

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Acer Aspire 3

Processor: Intel Processor N100
VideoCard: Intel UHD Graphics Xe (24EU)
RAM: 4GB RAM
STORAGE: 128GB SSD

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Acer Aspire 3

Processor: Intel Core i3-N305
VideoCard: Intel UHD Graphics Xe 750 (32EU)
RAM: 8GB RAM
STORAGE: 256GB SSD

Detailed review

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Opening the Device

Undo the 11 Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel.
Pop the top two corners with a thin plastic tool.
Pry the back and then work your way around the sides and the front to remove the bottom panel.

More info: Here’s how the bottom panel looks on the inside.

Battery Removal

Unplug the battery connector from the motherboard.
Undo the two Phillips-head screws securing the battery.
Lift the battery to remove it from the device.

Note: The notebook has an optional 53Wh battery, with the base model having a 40Wh variant. The optional battery provides approximately 8 hours of video playback.

Memory Information

Note: The memory is soldered and operates in single-channel mode. You can get up to 16GB of LPDDR5-4800MHz RAM. The Wi-Fi card is located to the left of the memory modules.

Storage Upgrade

Locate the single M.2 slot compatible with 2280 Gen 3 SSDs.
Remove the preinstalled SSD, if any, and the thermal pad beneath it, if present.
Install the new SSD in the slot.

Note: Some devices may come with 64GB or 128GB eMMC storage.

Hint: Don’t forget to check out our Top M.2 SSDs Performance Rankings for insights on the best storage options available.

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Cooling System Overview

The thermal system is basic, with one fan, a single heat pipe, one decently sized top-mounted heat sink, and a heat spreader.
Ensure all cooling components are clean and free of dust for optimal performance.

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