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日本How to open Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-51) – disassembly and upgrade options
Opening the Laptop
- Undo the 11 Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel of the laptop.
- Use a plastic pry tool or carefully lift the bottom panel while holding firmly the two plastic exhaust vents on the back to pop up the plate.
Caution: Be gentle to avoid damaging the internal components or the clips that hold the bottom panel in place.
Removing the Battery
- Disconnect the battery connector from the mainboard by gently pulling it out with a plastic tool.
- The battery is not screwed to the base but held in place by a dedicated socket on the inside of the bottom plate. Simply pull out the battery unit to remove it.
More info: The laptop is equipped with a 90Wh battery, capable of 9 hours and 5 minutes of web browsing or 8 hours and 20 minutes of video playback, an excellent result for a gaming laptop with a 1440p screen and a Raptor Lake H CPU. For optimal battery life, ensure Optimus mode is selected in the BIOS.
Upgrading the RAM
- Locate the two SODIMM slots on the motherboard.
- If upgrading, ensure you use DDR5-4800MHz RAM to match the system’s capabilities and support dual-channel mode.
More info: The system supports up to 32GB of DDR5-4800MHz RAM in dual-channel mode for future upgrades.
Upgrading the SSD
- Identify the two M.2 slots on the motherboard, compatible with Gen 4 SSDs.
- To upgrade, remove the screws securing the preinstalled NVMe SSD(s) and gently pull them out.
- Insert the new SSD(s) into the slot(s) and secure them with the screws. Ensure the thermal pad is properly aligned for optimal heat dissipation.
More info: The laptop features two M.2 slots for storage expansion, supporting Gen 4 SSDs for high-speed data access.
Maintenance of the Cooling System
- Locate the cooling system components: two fans, five heat pipes, two big cooling plates, and four heat sinks.
- For maintenance or replacement, carefully remove the screws securing the fans and heat pipes to the motherboard.
- Clean the fans and heat sinks with compressed air. If replacing the thermal paste, clean the old paste off the CPU and GPU, then apply a new thin layer.
- Reassemble the cooling system, ensuring all components are securely reattached and the screws are tightened.
Caution: Handle the thermal paste application carefully to ensure optimal thermal contact and prevent overheating.
More info: The cooling system is designed to handle the heat output of the powerful components efficiently, with two fans and multiple heat pipes ensuring stable performance under load.
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