This page sets out the repairs, upgrades and data recovery we carry out on the Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43, with notes on what tends to go wrong and what can and cannot be upgraded. It is a 16-inch laptop from 2023. The SSD can be replaced but the memory is soldered, so storage is the only upgrade.
- Model number
- SFE16-43
- Released
- 2023
- Type
- Laptop
- Screen
- 16-inch
- Storage
- M.2 SSD, replaceable
- Memory
- Soldered
What we repair on the Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43
Screen replacement
A broken 16-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
Windows repair and reinstall
The Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 shipped with Windows 11. We repair start-up faults, reinstall Windows cleanly with your files kept, and remove malware.
Battery replacement
We replace the internal battery and check the charging circuit and adapter at the same time.
Price confirmed before work starts
Charging port and power repair
Depending on the configuration this charges through a round socket, USB-C or both. We test the adapter, the port and the charging circuit to find which has failed.
SSD and storage upgrade
The Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 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 Edge 16 SFE16-43 is soldered and cannot be upgraded. It is worth knowing this before paying anyone for a memory upgrade.
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 Edge 16 SFE16-43, 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
- USB-C charging faults and worn batteries are the repairs we see most.
- Swift and Spin models are thin, and memory is soldered on most of them.
Data recovery from the Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43
The SSD in the Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 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 Edge 16 SFE16-43 sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the Acer Swift and Spin range are the older Acer Swift X 16 SFX16-51G (2022) and the newer Acer Swift 16 AI SF16-51 (2024).
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 be upgraded?
The SSD can be replaced with a larger M.2 drive. Memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded.
My Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 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 SFE16-43.
Can the Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 run Windows 11?
Yes. It shipped with Windows 11.