03/28/2021

Acer Nitro 5 Tear Down and Disassemble – N20C1

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Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop Teardown Guide

Introduction

  • Guide for disassembling an Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop (Model N20C1).
  • Includes steps for RAM and hard drive upgrades, fan replacement, and general teardown.

Tools Required

  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Plastic prying tool

Steps for Teardown

Removing the Back Plate

  1. Remove Screws: Using the Phillips screwdriver, remove all the screws from the back plate.
  2. Pry Open the Back Plate: Use the plastic prying tool to gently pry open the back plate, starting from a corner.

Inside the Laptop

  • CPU Fans: Two fans, left and right, are visible.
  • RAM Slot: Equipped with 8GB RAM, expandable up to 32GB.
  • Battery: Model AP18E8M. Disconnect by sliding the connector and unscrew to remove.
  • CMOS Battery: Disconnect by sliding away from you.
  • Extra Bay for 2.5-inch Hard Drive: Uses a connector provided in the box with four screws.
  • M.2 NVMe Drive: For primary storage. Additional slot available for expansion.
  • Wi-Fi Card: Located next to the M.2 slot. Disconnect by lifting the connectors.
  • Speakers: Two speakers, left and right. Disconnect by sliding the connectors.
  • Keyboard and Touchpad Connectors: Located near the top. Disconnect by sliding or flipping the clipper.

Removing Heatsink and Fans

  1. Disconnect LCD and Wi-Fi: Slide away the connectors.
  2. Remove Heatsink Screws: Unscrew to detach the heatsink, which is shared between the CPU and GPU.

Motherboard Removal

  1. Remove Screws: Unscrew the motherboard.
  2. Motherboard Model: Look for model numbers FH-51M or LA-J871P for replacements.

Keyboard Replacement Note

  • Non-removable Keyboard: The keyboard is built into the bottom part of the laptop and is not individually replaceable.

Reassembly Tips

  • Be Mindful of Cables: Ensure all cables (LCD, Wi-Fi) are correctly routed when reassembling.
  • Keyboard Replacement: Requires replacing the entire bottom part.

Conclusion

  • Detailed guide for disassembling an Acer Nitro 5 for various upgrades and replacements.
  • For screen replacement, refer to a separate video by the same creator.
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