We repair the Acer Swift 5 SF514-51 at our workshop in Bermondsey, from cracked screens and worn batteries to board faults and data recovery. The Acer Swift 5 SF514-51 is a 2017 laptop with a 14-inch screen. The SSD can be replaced but the memory is soldered, so storage is the only upgrade.
- Model number
- SF514-51
- Released
- 2017
- Type
- Laptop
- Screen
- 14-inch
- Storage
- M.2 SSD, replaceable
- Memory
- Soldered
Repairs we carry out on the Acer Swift 5 SF514-51
Screen replacement
Cracked, flickering or lined 14-inch screens are replaced with a matching panel. Where the picture comes and goes as the lid moves, we check the display cable and hinges first.
Price confirmed before work starts
SSD and storage upgrade
The Acer Swift 5 SF514-51 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 5 SF514-51 is soldered and cannot be upgraded. It is worth knowing this before paying anyone for a memory upgrade.
Windows repair and reinstall
Windows 11 support depends on the processor: versions with an 8th-generation Intel Core or Ryzen 2000-series chip or newer qualify, and earlier ones do not. We check yours and advise.
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
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.
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 5 SF514-51, 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 5 SF514-51
The SSD in the Acer Swift 5 SF514-51 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 5 SF514-51 sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the Acer Swift and Spin range are the older Acer Spin 7 SP714-51 (2016) and the newer Acer Swift 3 SF314-52 (2018).
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the Acer Swift 5 SF514-51 be upgraded?
The SSD can be replaced with a larger M.2 drive. Memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded.
My Acer Swift 5 SF514-51 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.
Can the Acer Swift 5 SF514-51 run Windows 11?
It depends on the processor. Versions with an 8th-generation Intel Core or Ryzen 2000-series chip or newer are supported.
How do I get my Acer Swift 5 SF514-51 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.