Acer Chromebook C740 Repair
Acer Chromebook C740 repair in London: bring it to our workshop in Bermondsey or ask about courier collection, and we will confirm a price before any work starts. It is a 11.6-inch Chromebook from 2014. The SSD can be replaced but the memory is soldered, so storage is the only upgrade.
- Model number
- C740
- Released
- 2014
- Type
- Chromebook
- Screen
- 11.6-inch
- Storage
- M.2 SSD, replaceable
- Memory
- Soldered
Repairs we carry out on the Acer Chromebook C740
Screen replacement
We replace the 11.6-inch panel like-for-like, matching resolution and connector to the part number on the original.
Price confirmed before work starts
SSD and storage upgrade
The Acer Chromebook C740 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 Chromebook C740 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
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.
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.
We also carry out keyboard and trackpad repair, motherboard repair, liquid damage repair, hinge and casing repair on the Acer Chromebook C740, 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.
Notes from the workshop
- 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 C740
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 C740 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 C740 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 C740, 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 C740 be upgraded?
The SSD can be replaced with a larger M.2 drive. Memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded.
My Acer Chromebook C740 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.
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 C740.
How do I get my Acer Chromebook C740 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.