How to open Acer Aspire 5 (A514-56M) – disassembly and upgrade options

Ensure the Acer Aspire 5 (A514-56M) is powered off and placed on a soft, clean surface to prevent scratches or damage.
Remove the 10 Phillips-head screws from the bottom of the laptop.
Use a plastic tool to gently pry the bottom plate off, starting from one of the upper two corners.

Hint: Proceed with caution to avoid damaging the internal clips or the laptop casing.

Step 2: Removing the Battery

Disconnect the battery by pulling out its connector from the motherboard.
Lift the 53Wh battery away from the device, noting that it is not fixed with screws but held in place by a dedicated socket inside the bottom plate.

Caution: Handle the battery carefully to avoid any damage.

More info: The 53Wh battery provides up to 11 hours and 7 minutes of web browsing or video playback, offering satisfactory battery life for daily activities.

Memory

The laptop features soldered 32GB of LPDDR5-6400MHz RAM in dual-channel mode, providing ample memory for future requirements.

Storage Upgrade

Identify the single M.2 slot compatible with Gen 4 SSDs for storage upgrades.
Consider upgrading the storage with a new NVMe SSD to enhance the laptop’s storage capacity and speed.

Hint: Don’t forget to check out our Top M.2 SSDs Performance Rankings to choose and purchase a new drive when needed.

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Examining the Cooling System

Review the cooling system, which includes one fan, two heat pipes, one heat sink, and a heat spreader, designed to efficiently manage the thermal output of the device.