Acer Aspire 5 Battery Replacement
Complete guide to Acer Aspire 5 battery replacement. Cost estimates, difficulty level, time required, and environmental impact.
🌍 Share Your Environmental Impact
Inspire others to repair instead of replace! Share how much CO₂ you're saving.
💰 Cost Breakdown
💡 Tip: Costs vary by location and repair shop. Authorized service centers typically charge more than independent repair shops.
🔧 Repair Overview
Battery Replacement is one of the most common repairs for Acer Aspire 5. This repair involves replacing the damaged power component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 30 min - 1 hour and requires moderate skill level.
What You'll Need
- Replacement power part (OEM or aftermarket)
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000 or pentalobe)
- Opening tools (plastic spudger, suction cup)
- Adhesive strips or glue
- Clean workspace with good lighting
Step-by-Step Process
Step 1:
Turn the laptop off, and disconnect the power cable.
Flip the laptop upside down.
Remove the eleven 6.6 mm Phillips #0 screws from the bottom cover.
Step 2:
Insert a plastic opening tool into a gap between the case and the bottom cover.
Insert blue plastic picks into the gap between the case and the bottom cover, working around the seam.
The bottom cover is now loose. Pull it upwards, away from the laptop, and set it aside.
Step 3:
Use a plastic spudger to loosen the black tape around the large battery connector on the motherboard.
Once loosened, pull back on the tape to remove it from the connector.
Use a plastic spudger to pull the battery connector away from the motherboard.
Leave the battery unplugged for the following steps.
Step 4:
Press and hold the laptop's power button for about five seconds to discharge any remaining power in the system.
Do not touch any exposed components while carrying out this step or put them in contact with conductive materials.
Leave the battery connector unplugged and out of the way for the rest of the time the laptop is open.
Step 5:
Remove the two 4.7 mm Phillips #0 screws from each side of the battery.
Step 6:
The battery is now fully loosened. Gently lift it out of the laptop and set it aside.
📖 Repair guide provided by iFixit - The free repair manual. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0.
iFixit Difficulty: Moderate | Time: NaNh NaNm
DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $30-$120)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($50-$200)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your Acer Aspire 5 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 250 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Acer Aspire 5 generates 255 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 5 kg of CO₂. That's a 98% reduction in carbon emissions!
Get a Personalized Repair Estimate
Upload a photo of your Acer Aspire 5 and get an AI-powered cost estimate in seconds. See exactly what's damaged and how much it'll cost to fix.