How to open Acer Swift Edge (SFX16-61G) – disassembly and upgrade options

LaptopMedia.com Guides How to open Acer Swift Edge (SFX16-61G) – disassembly and upgrade options

From: Anna Iorgova 01 February 2024 / 00:28 | 0

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Acer Swift X 16

Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS
VideoCard: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (Laptop)
RAM: 16GB RAM
STORAGE: 1000GB SSD

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Acer Swift X 16

Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
VideoCard: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (Laptop, 100W)
RAM: 16GB RAM
STORAGE: 1000GB SSD

Detailed review

Acer Swift X 16

Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
VideoCard: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (Laptop)
RAM: 32GB RAM
STORAGE: 1000GB SSD

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Removing the Bottom Panel

Ensure the laptop is turned off and all peripherals are disconnected.
Remove the 11 Torx-head screws securing the bottom panel.
Gently pry up the bottom panel using a plastic tool, starting from one of the top two corners.

Battery

The battery is not screwed to the base but is held in place by a dedicated socket on the inside of the bottom plate.
To remove the battery, simply pull out its connector from the motherboard.

Note: The device features a 76Wh unit, supporting up to 6 hours and 40 minutes of web browsing or 7 hours and 42 minutes of video playback.

Memory Upgrade

Unfortunately, the Acer Swift Edge (SFX16-61G) comes with 16GB of soldered LPDDR5-6400MHz memory and does not support RAM upgrades. The provided RAM should suffice for current tasks, though it may not be considered future-proof.

Storage Upgrade

Identify the two M.2 slots on the motherboard, both supporting Gen 4 SSDs for storage expansion or upgrades.
Choose an appropriate Gen 4 SSD and install it into the desired slot.

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Cooling System

The cooling system is robust, featuring two fans, four heat sinks, and multiple heat pipes, including a thick one shared between the CPU and GPU and an additional one for each chip, along with several heat spreaders.