Acer Aspire 5 A515-51 Repair
We repair the Acer Aspire 5 A515-51 at our workshop in Bermondsey, from cracked screens and worn batteries to board faults and data recovery. It is a 15.6-inch laptop from 2017. Both the drive and, on most configurations, the memory can be upgraded, which makes it a good candidate for a refresh.
- Model number
- A515-51
- Released
- 2017
- Type
- Laptop
- Screen
- 15.6-inch
- Storage
- M.2 SSD, plus a 2.5-inch bay on some configurations
- Memory
- Part soldered, one slot on most configurations
Repairs we carry out on the Acer Aspire 5 A515-51
Screen replacement
We replace the 15.6-inch panel like-for-like, matching resolution and connector to the part number on the original.
Price confirmed before work starts
Battery replacement
The battery is internal and held by screws. We fit a new one, then calibrate and test it under load. On a 2017 machine a worn battery is the likely cause of short runtime, and we measure its capacity before recommending anything else.
Price confirmed before work starts
Charging port and power repair
We replace worn charging sockets and repair USB-C ports and charging circuits at component level. The adapter is tested first, because it is the cheapest thing to be wrong.
SSD and storage upgrade
The Acer Aspire 5 A515-51 has an M.2 slot and, on some configurations, a 2.5-inch bay. Machines that shipped with a hard drive are much faster once moved to an SSD.
Price confirmed before work starts
Memory upgrade
On most configurations of the Acer Aspire 5 A515-51, part of the memory is soldered and there is one free slot, so it can be increased but not replaced entirely.
Windows repair and reinstall
Windows 11 support depends on the processor: versions with an 8th-generation Intel Core or Ryzen 2000-series chip or newer qualify, and earlier ones do not. We check yours and advise.
We also carry out keyboard and trackpad repair, motherboard repair, liquid damage repair, overheating and fan repair, hinge and casing repair, virus removal on the Acer Aspire 5 A515-51, along with USB, HDMI and audio port repair, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth card replacement, webcam and speaker faults, BIOS password removal with proof of ownership and data transfer to a new machine.
Known issues with the Aspire range
- Aspire hinges are mounted in plastic and are a frequent repair once they stiffen.
- Acer model numbers such as A515-56 identify the exact chassis; the suffix letters after them matter for screens and motherboards.
- Many Aspire models have an M.2 slot and room for a 2.5-inch drive, sometimes needing a cable kit.
Data recovery from the Acer Aspire 5 A515-51
The SSD in the Acer Aspire 5 A515-51 can be removed and imaged on our own equipment, so files can usually be recovered even when the machine will not start.
Estimate the cost with our data recovery calculator, or read about recovering files after a ransomware attack.
Where the Acer Aspire 5 A515-51 sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the Acer Aspire range are the older Acer Aspire E5-573 (2016) and the newer Acer Aspire 3 A315-21 (2018). Memory differs: part soldered, one slot on most configurations on the Acer Aspire 5 A515-51, SODIMM slots on the Acer Aspire E5-573. Storage differs too: M.2 SSD, plus a 2.5-inch bay on some configurations on the Acer Aspire 5 A515-51, 2.5-inch SATA drive on the Acer Aspire E5-573.
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the Acer Aspire 5 A515-51 be upgraded?
The M.2 SSD can be replaced, and some configurations also have a 2.5-inch bay. Part of the memory is soldered, with one slot free on most configurations.
My Acer Aspire 5 A515-51 will not turn on. Is my data lost?
Usually not. The drive is separate from the fault in most cases, and we can remove it and copy your files even if the machine itself is not worth repairing.
How much does a Acer Aspire 5 A515-51 screen replacement cost?
Price confirmed before work starts. The exact figure depends on the part your machine needs, and we confirm it before any work starts.
Is a 2017 Acer Aspire 5 A515-51 still worth repairing?
It depends on the fault. A battery, SSD or charging socket is usually worth doing. A major board repair on an older machine may cost more than the machine is worth, and if that is the case we will say so.