If your Acer Swift 3 SF315-41 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 Swift 3 SF315-41 is a 2018 laptop with a 15.6-inch screen. The SSD can be replaced but the memory is soldered, so storage is the only upgrade.
- Model number
- SF315-41
- Released
- 2018
- Type
- Laptop
- Screen
- 15.6-inch
- Storage
- M.2 SSD, replaceable
- Memory
- Soldered
Repairs we carry out on the Acer Swift 3 SF315-41
Screen replacement
A broken 15.6-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
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 SF315-41 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 3 SF315-41 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 SF315-41 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.
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 SF315-41, 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
- 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 SF315-41
The SSD in the Acer Swift 3 SF315-41 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 SF315-41 sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the Acer Swift and Spin range are the older Acer Spin 3 SP315-51 (2017). It is the most recent 15.6-inch model of the range that we list.
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the Acer Swift 3 SF315-41 be upgraded?
The SSD can be replaced with a larger M.2 drive. Memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded.
My Acer Swift 3 SF315-41 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 SF315-41.
Can the Acer Swift 3 SF315-41 run Windows 11?
Yes, in most configurations.