Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-42 Repair
If your Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-42 has a broken screen, will not charge, runs hot or will not start, we can diagnose and repair it at our Bermondsey workshop. It is a 16-inch laptop from 2023. The SSD can be replaced but the memory is soldered, so storage is the only upgrade.
- Model number
- SFE16-42
- Released
- 2023
- Type
- Laptop
- Screen
- 16-inch
- Storage
- M.2 SSD, replaceable
- Memory
- Soldered
Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-42 repairs and upgrades
Screen replacement
We replace the 16-inch panel like-for-like, matching resolution and connector to the part number on the original.
Price confirmed before work starts
Windows repair and reinstall
The Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-42 shipped with Windows 11. We repair start-up faults, reinstall Windows cleanly with your files kept, and remove malware.
Battery replacement
The battery is internal and held by screws. We fit a new one, then calibrate and test it under load.
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 Swift Edge 16 SFE16-42 takes an M.2 SSD. We clone the existing drive to a larger one so Windows, programs and files carry over unchanged.
Price confirmed before work starts
Memory
Memory in the Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-42 is soldered and cannot be upgraded. It is worth knowing this before paying anyone for a memory upgrade.
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 Edge 16 SFE16-42, 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
- Swift and Spin models are thin, and memory is soldered on most of them.
- USB-C charging faults and worn batteries are the repairs we see most.
Data recovery from the Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-42
The SSD in the Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-42 can be removed and imaged on our own equipment, so files can usually be recovered even when the machine will not start. Recent Windows machines often have device encryption or BitLocker switched on. If so we will need the recovery key, which is normally saved in your Microsoft account.
Estimate the cost with our data recovery calculator, or read about recovering files after a ransomware attack.
Where the Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-42 sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the Acer Swift and Spin range are the older Acer Swift X 16 SFX16-51G (2022) and the newer Acer Swift 16 AI SF16-51 (2024).
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-42 be upgraded?
The SSD can be replaced with a larger M.2 drive. Memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded.
My Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-42 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 do I get my Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-42 to you?
Bring it to our workshop at Unit 1 The Willows, 80 Willow Walk, London SE1 5SY, or call 020 7237 6805 to ask about courier collection. We confirm the price before any work starts.
How much does a Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-42 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.