How to open Acer Aspire 3 (A315-510P) – disassembly and upgrade options

LaptopMedia.com Guides How to open Acer Aspire 3 (A315-510P) – disassembly and upgrade options

From: Severin Kolakov 31 August 2024 / 15:20 0

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Acer Aspire 3

Processor: Intel Processor N100
VideoCard: Intel UHD Graphics Xe (24EU)
RAM: 16GB RAM
STORAGE: 1000GB SSD

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Acer Aspire 3

Processor: Intel Core i3-N305
VideoCard: Intel UHD Graphics Xe 750 (32EU)
RAM: 16GB RAM
STORAGE: 512GB SSD

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Acer Aspire 3

Processor: Intel Core i3-N305
VideoCard: NVIDIA GeForce MX550
RAM: 8GB RAM
STORAGE: 512GB SSD

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Opening the Device

Undo the 11 Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel.
Lift the top two edges with a thin plastic tool.
After that, pop the back, sides, and front to remove the bottom panel.

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

Battery Removal

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

Note: The device is equipped with an optional 50Wh battery, with the default model having a 40Wh capacity. The optional battery provides approximately 8 hours of video playback.

Memory Information

Note: The device comes with 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB of soldered LPDDR5-4800MHz RAM in single-channel mode. The Wi-Fi card is located next to the memory chips.

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: Be aware that certain devices may come with 64GB or 128GB of eMMC storage, which might be too slow for modern laptop needs.

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 cooling system is simple, consisting of one fan, a heat pipe, one top-mounted heat sink, and a heat spreader.
Ensure all cooling components are clean and free of dust for optimal performance.

Acer Aspire 3 (A315-510P) in-depth review

In terms of specs, the Aspire 3 (A315-510P) is almost similar to the bigger Aspire 3 (A317-55P) that we also have reviewed. This means that Alder Lake-N series processors power the 15-incher. We think the 6W 4-core Intel Processor N100 and N200 are too weak even for normal usage. That's why we picked a machine with the 15W Core i3-N305 which has eight E cores. Still not a beast but this chip's performance is snappy enough for daily tasks and even for light gaming. Yes, Dota 2 runs at 71 FPS on average on Low details which isn't a bad result at all given the soldered single-channel RAM.This[...]

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