We repair the Acer TravelMate P259 at our workshop in Bermondsey, from cracked screens and worn batteries to board faults and data recovery. The Acer TravelMate P259 is a 2016 laptop with a 15.6-inch screen. Both the drive and, on most configurations, the memory can be upgraded, which makes it a good candidate for a refresh.
- Model number
- P259
- Released
- 2016
- Type
- Laptop
- Screen
- 15.6-inch
- Storage
- 2.5-inch SATA drive
- Memory
- SODIMM slots
Acer TravelMate P259 repairs and upgrades
Screen replacement
Cracked, flickering or lined 15.6-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
Memory upgrade
Most configurations of the Acer TravelMate P259 have SODIMM memory slots, so memory can be increased. We check what is fitted and the maximum the board supports.
Windows repair and reinstall
This model does not meet Microsoft’s Windows 11 requirements, and Windows 10 reached end of support in October 2025. We can advise on the realistic options, including a lightweight Linux or ChromeOS Flex installation.
Battery replacement
The battery is internal and held by screws. We fit a new one, then calibrate and test it under load. At this age, short runtime and sudden shutdowns usually point to a worn battery and not a board fault.
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Charging port and power repair
A charger that only works at a certain angle means a worn charging socket. We replace it and test the charging circuit behind it.
SSD and storage upgrade
The Acer TravelMate P259 uses a 2.5-inch SATA drive. Replacing a hard drive with an SSD is the biggest speed improvement available for a machine of this age.
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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 TravelMate P259, 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 TravelMate, Chromebook and ConceptD range
- Chromebooks keep most data in the Google account; local storage is small, soldered and encrypted.
- TravelMate business laptops are simple to service, with a replaceable SSD on most models.
Data recovery from the Acer TravelMate P259
The Acer TravelMate P259 has a 2.5-inch drive that we remove and image on our own equipment. If the drive is clicking or was dropped, stop powering it on: each attempt can do more damage.
Estimate the cost with our data recovery calculator, or read about recovering files after a ransomware attack.
Where the Acer TravelMate P259 sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the Acer TravelMate, Chromebook and ConceptD range are the older Acer TravelMate P253 (2013) and the newer Acer ConceptD 5 CN515-51 (2019). Storage differs too: 2.5-inch SATA drive on the Acer TravelMate P259, M.2 SSD, replaceable on the Acer ConceptD 5 CN515-51.
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the Acer TravelMate P259 be upgraded?
The 2.5-inch drive can be replaced with an SSD. Memory is in slots on most configurations and can be increased.
My Acer TravelMate P259 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.
Is a 2016 Acer TravelMate P259 still worth repairing?
It depends on the fault. A battery, SSD or charging socket is usually worth doing. A major board repair on an older machine may cost more than the machine is worth, and if that is the case we will say so.
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 P259.