Acer Aspire 5 A517-51 Repair
This page sets out the repairs, upgrades and data recovery we carry out on the Acer Aspire 5 A517-51, with notes on what tends to go wrong and what can and cannot be upgraded. The Acer Aspire 5 A517-51 is a 2018 laptop with a 17.3-inch screen. Both the drive and, on most configurations, the memory can be upgraded, which makes it a good candidate for a refresh.
- Model number
- A517-51
- Released
- 2018
- Type
- Laptop
- Screen
- 17.3-inch
- Storage
- M.2 SSD, plus a 2.5-inch bay on some configurations
- Memory
- Part soldered, one slot on most configurations
What we repair on the Acer Aspire 5 A517-51
Screen replacement
We replace the 17.3-inch panel like-for-like, matching resolution and connector to the part number on the original.
Price confirmed before work starts
Charging port and power repair
Depending on the configuration this charges through a round socket, USB-C or both. We test the adapter, the port and the charging circuit to find which has failed.
SSD and storage upgrade
The Acer Aspire 5 A517-51 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 A517-51, 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
The Acer Aspire 5 A517-51 meets Microsoft's Windows 11 requirements in most configurations. We upgrade from Windows 10, which reached end of support in October 2025, or reinstall Windows 11 cleanly with your files kept.
Battery replacement
A new internal battery is fitted and tested through a full charge and discharge. On a 2018 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
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 A517-51, 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.
Notes from the workshop
- 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 A517-51
The SSD in the Acer Aspire 5 A517-51 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 A517-51 sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the Acer Aspire range are the older Acer Aspire V3-771 (2012) and the newer Acer Aspire 3 A317-51 (2019). Memory differs: part soldered, one slot on most configurations on the Acer Aspire 5 A517-51, SODIMM slots on the Acer Aspire V3-771. Storage differs too: M.2 SSD, plus a 2.5-inch bay on some configurations on the Acer Aspire 5 A517-51, 2.5-inch SATA drive on the Acer Aspire V3-771.
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the Acer Aspire 5 A517-51 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 A517-51 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 A517-51 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 2018 Acer Aspire 5 A517-51 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.