How to open Acer Nitro V 15 (ANV15-41) – disassembly and upgrade options
Opening the Device
- Undo the 11 Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel.
- Pop the zones behind the hinges with a lever tool.
- Pry the sides and the front, leaving the rear for last.
More info: Under the hood, this laptop resembles the Acer Aspire 7 (A715-76G).
Battery Removal
- The battery is not secured with screws, as there is a dedicated socket for it on the inside of the bottom panel that keeps it in place.
- Detach the connector from the motherboard.
- Lift the battery unit away from the base.
Note: The laptop has a 57Wh battery, providing approximately 9 hours of video playback.
Memory Information
- Officially, the two SODIMMs support up to 32GB of DDR5-4800MHz RAM in dual-channel mode. However, the CPU supports up to 64GB, allowing for future upgrades.
- The RAM stick is covered with foil that has a thermal pad on the inside for additional cooling.
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Storage Upgrade
- The laptop features two M.2 slots: the upper one is for Gen 4 SSDs, while the lower one supports Gen 3 SSDs.
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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Wi-Fi Card
- The Wi-Fi card is located below the right fan.
Cooling System Overview
- The cooling system is impressive for a budget device, featuring two fans, three heat pipes, a long top-mounted heat sink, a smaller heat sink on the left, and two heat spreaders.
- Ensure all cooling components are clean and free of dust for optimal performance.
Acer Nitro V 15 (ANV15-41) in-depth review
The Acer Nitro V 15 (ANV15-41) is meant for budget-conscious gamers who want to play their favorite titles without breaking the bank. This laptop isn't a powerhouse but it's offered with decently snappy AMD Zen 3+ CPUs (Rembrandt-HS Refresh) and with a plethora of different GPUs including NVIDIA RTX 2000, 3000, and 4000 chips. The upgradability is surprisingly good for the class as well as the port selection with its 4 USB connectors.The capabilities of the two-fan cooling are enhanced thanks to the lid with a lever design and the inlet keyboard. There are no high-res displays here so you [...]
Pros
- Good performance for the class
- Decent build quality
- 2x M.2 slots, 2x DDR5 RAM SODIMMs + Wi-Fi 6
- 165Hz refresh rate and wide viewing angles (AUOE2A7)
- PWM-free (AUOE2A7)
- 97% sRGB coverage alongside accurate colors with our "Design and Gaming" profile (AUOE2A7)
- 6.8 ms pixel response times + 341 nits max brightness (AUOE2A7)
- Decent input devices
- The keyboard remains cool after long gaming sessions
- Acceptable noise levels during gaming
- Long battery life given the small 57Wh capacity = 9 hours of videos
- Capable cooling solution
- High CPU clocks and power limits during any kind of load
- The Acer Nitro Sence app offers a good amount of customization including 3 performance presets and a custom fan curve
- Great "Quiet" preset - 3.30 GHz CPU clock + low noise
Cons
- All-plastic build
- Loud fans in CPU-intensive tasks
- One of the M.2 slots is for Gen 3 SSDs
- 92°C CPU temperature in long loads
- The SSD also gets hot during benchmarking