Inside Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-52) – disassembly and upgrade options

This device isn’t a champion in upgradeability. However, it has other strengths, which may be more important for some people.

Check out all Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-52) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.


1. Remove the bottom plate

To remove the bottom panel, you need to undo 11 Torx-head screws. After that, pry the panel with a plastic tool, starting from the hinge gaps.


2. Battery

The battery inside has a capacity of 56Wh. It lasts for nearly 17 hours of Web browsing, or about 12 hours and 30 minutes of video playback. Taking the battery out of the laptop is as simple as unplugging the battery connector.


3. Memory and storage

Here, the memory is soldered to the motherboard. The maximum amount you can get is 32GB of quad-channel LPDDR4x RAM. Storage-wise, there is a single M.2 PCIe x4 slot.


4. Cooling system

In terms of cooling, there are two heat pipes, a heat sink, and a medium-sized fan. Interestingly, there is one more heat pipe dedicated to the 5G modem.

Check out all Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-52) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.

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Pros

  • Great performance from a ULV chip
  • Strong aluminum chassis
  • 100% sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage + HDR support
  • High resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio
  • Deep blacks and virtually infinite contrast ratio
  • NumberPad + Stylus inside the box
  • 90Hz refresh rate with fast pixel response times
  • Fingerprint reader + MicroSD card slot + 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports

Cons

  • Uses PWM below 80 nits
  • Soldered memory
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