Acer Swift 3 SF314-51 Repair
This page sets out the repairs, upgrades and data recovery we carry out on the Acer Swift 3 SF314-51, with notes on what tends to go wrong and what can and cannot be upgraded. The Acer Swift 3 SF314-51 is a 2017 laptop with a 14-inch screen. The SSD can be replaced but the memory is soldered, so storage is the only upgrade.
- Model number
- SF314-51
- Released
- 2017
- Type
- Laptop
- Screen
- 14-inch
- Storage
- M.2 SSD, replaceable
- Memory
- Soldered
Acer Swift 3 SF314-51 repairs and upgrades
Screen replacement
We replace the 14-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. A battery of this age that swells should be replaced before it damages the trackpad or casing.
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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 Swift 3 SF314-51 takes an M.2 SSD. We clone the existing drive to a larger one so Windows, programs and files carry over unchanged.
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Memory
Memory in the Acer Swift 3 SF314-51 is soldered and cannot be upgraded. It is worth knowing this before paying anyone for a memory upgrade.
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 Swift 3 SF314-51, 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 Swift and Spin range
- USB-C charging faults and worn batteries are the repairs we see most.
- Swift and Spin models are thin, and memory is soldered on most of them.
Data recovery from the Acer Swift 3 SF314-51
The SSD in the Acer Swift 3 SF314-51 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 Swift 3 SF314-51 sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the Acer Swift and Spin range are the older Acer Spin 7 SP714-51 (2016) and the newer Acer Swift 3 SF314-52 (2018).
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the Acer Swift 3 SF314-51 be upgraded?
The SSD can be replaced with a larger M.2 drive. Memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded.
My Acer Swift 3 SF314-51 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.
Is a 2017 Acer Swift 3 SF314-51 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.
Where do I find the model number on my laptop?
The base label shows the model, for example A515-56, plus an SNID number. For this model, look for SF314-51.