If your Acer Swift 3 SF314-511 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 14-inch laptop from 2021. The SSD can be replaced but the memory is soldered, so storage is the only upgrade.
- Model number
- SF314-511
- Released
- 2021
- Type
- Laptop
- Screen
- 14-inch
- Storage
- M.2 SSD, replaceable
- Memory
- Soldered
Acer Swift 3 SF314-511 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
Memory
Memory in the Acer Swift 3 SF314-511 is soldered and cannot be upgraded. It is worth knowing this before paying anyone for a memory upgrade.
Windows repair and reinstall
The Acer Swift 3 SF314-511 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. 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
We replace worn charging sockets and repair USB-C ports and charging circuits at component level. The adapter is tested first, because it is the cheapest thing to be wrong.
SSD and storage upgrade
The Acer Swift 3 SF314-511 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, overheating and fan repair, hinge and casing repair, virus removal on the Acer Swift 3 SF314-511, 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.
What we see on the bench
- 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 3 SF314-511
The SSD in the Acer Swift 3 SF314-511 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 3 SF314-511 sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the Acer Swift and Spin range are the older Acer Swift 3 SF314-59 (2020) and the newer Acer Swift X SFX14-42G (2022).
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the Acer Swift 3 SF314-511 be upgraded?
The SSD can be replaced with a larger M.2 drive. Memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded.
My Acer Swift 3 SF314-511 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 laptop?
The base label shows the model, for example A515-56, plus an SNID number. For this model, look for SF314-511.
Can the Acer Swift 3 SF314-511 run Windows 11?
Yes, in most configurations.