How to open Acer Aspire 5 (A515-58P) – disassembly and upgrade options

Undo the 11 Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel to the chassis.
Use a lever tool to pop the panel in the zones behind the hinges.
Fully pry the rear with a thin plastic tool, then carefully work your way around the sides and front to release all clips.

More info: The bottom panel provides access to internal components for maintenance and upgrades.

Battery Removal

Caution: Handle the battery with care to avoid damage or electrical hazards.

Disconnect the battery connector by pulling it gently towards the battery.
Undo the two Phillips-head screws securing the 53Wh battery to the chassis.
Lift and remove the battery from the laptop.

More info: The 53Wh battery provides up to 8.5 hours of video playback, making it suitable for extended use.

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Memory Upgrade

Note: The memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded.

More info: The laptop comes with up to 32GB of LPDDR5-4800MHz RAM in dual-channel mode, offering sufficient performance for normal work tasks. Ensure your chosen configuration matches your needs when purchasing.

Storage Upgrade

Hint: Handle SSD components carefully to avoid damage or data loss.

Locate the single M.2 slot compatible with 2280 Gen 4 SSDs.
Install the new SSD into the slot at a slight angle, ensuring it is fully seated.

More info: The Gen 4 compatibility offers fast storage options, but the single slot limits expansion.

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Connectivity Options

More info: The Wi-Fi 6 card, located to the right of the fan, is upgradable, allowing for future connectivity improvements or replacements.

Cooling System Overview

More info: The Acer Aspire 5 features a capable cooling system for everyday tasks and moderate workloads.

The system includes a single fan for airflow management.
Two heat pipes transfer heat away from the CPU and other critical components.
One top-mounted heat sink and a heat spreader contribute to heat dissipation.

Tip: Regularly clean the fan and heat sink to maintain optimal cooling performance.

Acer Aspire 5 (A515-58M / A515-58P) in-depth review

In 2023, you can find a lot of affordable devices with Intel Raptor Lake U CPUs. The Acer Aspire 5 (A515-58M) can be configured with these Intel chips and on top of that, the price of the notebook isn't hefty. This Acer machine offers a good amount of extras for the class.You can choose between three 15.6" 16:9 display options - two of them are 1080p variants - one IPS and one TN. Avoid the latter unless your budget is super tight. The top panel model is a 1440p display which isn't something ordinary for this kind of price tag. That's why we bought a laptop with the exact same display mode[...]

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Pros

Great battery life
Surprisingly good cooling solution and performance
Optional 1440p IPS panel with 90% sRGB coverage and high color accuracy when Gaming and Web design profile is installed (BOE NE156QHM-N61 (BOE0AFE))
Comfortable viewing angles (BOE NE156QHM-N61 (BOE0AFE))
No PWM (BOE NE156QHM-N61 (BOE0AFE))
Light chassis with a metal lid
Decent I/O with Thunderbolt 4 port and optional fingerprint reader