Inside Acer TravelMate Spin P4 (TMP414-51) – disassembly and upgrade options

Convertibles are rarely any good when it comes to upgradability. However, the TravelMate Spin P4 (TMP414-51) is a genuine exception.

Check out all Acer TravelMate Spin P4 (TMP414-51) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.


1. Remove the bottom plate

To get inside this device, you need to undo 12 Phillips-head screws. Then, remove the stylus from its housing, and pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool.


2. Battery

Here, we see a 56Wh battery pack that powers the notebook when it’s not plugged.


3. Мemory and storage

In terms of memory, there are two SODIMM slots for up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM in dual-channel mode. Storage-wise, you get one M.2 PCIe x4 slot.


4. Cooling system

Lastly, there is the cooling solution. It employs one medium-sized heat pipe, a fan, and a heat sink. Nothing out of the ordinary.

Check out all Acer TravelMate Spin P4 (TMP414-51) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.

Acer TravelMate Spin P4 (TMP414RN-51) in-depth review

TravelMate Spin P4 is known for its relatively low price and uncompromised security. Ultimately, it is a 14-inch convertible that should be able to satisfy all of the small-to-medium business needs. It aims to do so via its Tiger Lake processors, and some magic on the software side.Unsurprisingly, 2-in-1s are becoming more and more popular in the business world. This is because of their versatility since it's easier than ever to show your work to your colleagues or clients. And if you are following us regularly, you would know, that some manufacturers, like Dell, are experimenting with "D[...]

Pros

  • Thunderbolt 4 and MicroSD card reader on board
  • Included stylus
  • Decent battery life
  • Its Full HD IPS panel has comfortable viewing angles and a good contrast ratio (BOE NV140FHM-N48)
  • Good aluminum build
  • 2x RAM SODIMM slots + 1x M.2 PCIe x4 slot

Cons

  • Thick top and bottom bezels
  • Covers only 53% of sRGB (BOE NV140FHM-N48)
  • Uses aggressive PWM for brightness adjustment (our Health-Guard profile fixes that) (BOE NV140FHM-N48)
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