Acer Chromebook C720 Repair
If your Acer Chromebook C720 has a broken screen, will not charge, runs hot or will not start, we can diagnose and repair it at our Bermondsey workshop. The Acer Chromebook C720 is a 2014 Chromebook with a 11.6-inch screen. The SSD can be replaced but the memory is soldered, so storage is the only upgrade.
- Model number
- C720
- Released
- 2014
- Type
- Chromebook
- Screen
- 11.6-inch
- Storage
- M.2 SSD, replaceable
- Memory
- Soldered
Repairs we carry out on the Acer Chromebook C720
Screen replacement
A broken 11.6-inch screen is replaced with a panel of the same resolution and finish. We check the display cable while the lid is open.
Price confirmed before work starts
Memory
Memory in the Acer Chromebook C720 is soldered and cannot be upgraded. It is worth knowing this before paying anyone for a memory upgrade.
ChromeOS recovery
We restore ChromeOS from a recovery image when the device shows a missing or damaged system message, and check its automatic update end date for you.
Battery replacement
A new internal battery is fitted and tested through a full charge and discharge. A battery of this age that swells should be replaced before it damages the trackpad or casing.
Price confirmed before work starts
Charging port and power repair
The round charging socket wears and works loose. On most configurations it is a separate part on a short cable and is replaced without motherboard work.
SSD and storage upgrade
The Acer Chromebook C720 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
We also carry out keyboard and trackpad repair, motherboard repair, liquid damage repair, hinge and casing repair on the Acer Chromebook C720, along with USB, HDMI and audio port repair, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth card replacement, webcam and speaker faults and data transfer to a new machine.
Known issues with the TravelMate, Chromebook and ConceptD range
- TravelMate business laptops are simple to service, with a replaceable SSD on most models.
- Chromebooks keep most data in the Google account; local storage is small, soldered and encrypted.
Data recovery from the Acer Chromebook C720
Most of what is on a Chromebook lives in the Google account and Google Drive, and comes back when you sign in on another device. Files kept only in the local Downloads folder are encrypted and tied to the account, so recovery from a dead Acer Chromebook C720 is limited. We will tell you honestly what is possible.
Estimate the cost with our data recovery calculator, or read about recovering files after a ransomware attack.
Where the Acer Chromebook C720 sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the Acer TravelMate, Chromebook and ConceptD range are the newer Acer Chromebook 311 CB311-9H (2019). Storage differs too: M.2 SSD, replaceable on the Acer Chromebook C720, eMMC, soldered on the Acer Chromebook 311 CB311-9H. It is the earliest 11.6-inch model of the range that we list.
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the Acer Chromebook C720 be upgraded?
The SSD can be replaced with a larger M.2 drive. Memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded.
My Acer Chromebook C720 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 2014 Acer Chromebook C720 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 Chromebook?
The base label shows the model, for example A515-56, plus an SNID number. For this model, look for C720.