Acer Swift 1 SF114-32 Repair

The Acer Swift 1 SF114-32 is a budget-friendly,14-inch ultra-thin laptop that is well known for its high portability, full-metal Aluminum chassis, and quality battery life. It was primarily reviewed and released around 2018-2020, with many models produced by Acer 4-7 years ago. Some later models of the series include the Acer Swift 1 SF114-33/34, which have updated Intel processors. The product can be found on several sites like eBay, which lists a pre-owned Acer Swift 1 SF114-32 at $89. The model has been stocked in multiple regions, including the US, Europe, Asia, and other markets, but that Acer Swift Series was eventually discontinued and other models were produced. Newer models of Acer Swift laptops include the Acer Swift 16 AI--a 16" 3K OLES Touch laptop that features 16 GB of system memory and 1000 GB of total storage capacity, an Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 2 processor, and a screen resolution of 2880 x 1800. These are sold for upwards of $989.99.

The Acer Swift 1 SF114-32 usually features an Intel Pentium Silver N5000 processor, a 14-inch Full HD (1920x1080) IPS display, although some models may have HD (1366x768) TN displays. It also includes a fan-less design that allows it to operate quietly and is considered fast enough for smaller daily tasks like browsing, and word processing which makes it the ideal laptop for students and light everyday use. The Acer can last up to 17 hours with typical usage around 10 or more hours. However, the Acer has a few drawbacks. It operates without a dual-channel mode for the working memory, as it is soldered in and there are no slots for the memory. While the Acer may function well enough for light everyday use, it does not perform the greatest for heavier tasks--games that have little demands on hardware can be run, but on low resolutions and quality settings.

A review of the Acer Swift by Notebook Check appreciated the Swift 1’s lighter and more compact case, and the fact that it is now fully-metal. Despite it being more compact, it has more connections equipped than its previous model. The Acer Swift allows for four USB connections, two of them being type A and one type C supporting the USB 3.1 Gen-1 standard, and one connection that is Type A and supports the USB 2.0 model. Its stereo speakers produce decent noise, though they lack in bass. In comparison to its predecessor, it lasts 80 minutes longer while having similar battery capacity. Overall, the Acer Swift 1 SF114-32 has a lightweight design, affordable pricing, long battery life, and solid build quality.

When you open the Acer Swift 1 SF114-32, you will see the brand name "Acer" below the screen. Underneath the brand name, you will see the word "swift" in capital letters. You will also see a built-in fingerprint reader next to the touchpad. The model number, N17W6, is located on the bottom of the laptop on a sticker.

Model Name: 

• SF114-32-P2BU

Part Number: 

• NX.H1YET.001

Display: 

• 14” Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS

Processor: 

•  Intel Pentium Silver N5000 1.1 GHz

Graphics/GPU: 

• Intel UHD Graphics 605 8GB

Software: 

• Windows 10 Home 64-bit

Memory: 

• 4GB DDR4 SDRAM

RAM: 

• up to 16GB

Storage: 

• 128 GB SSD
• eMMC – eMMC 5.1 - San Disk

Ports: 

• USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (1)
• USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (2)
• Charging port DC-in jack (1)
• Headphone Outputs (1)
• HDMI Port (1)

Battery: 

• Built-in 54 watt-hour Lithium Polymer (LiPo) Battery
• Charges with
• 19V, 45W, 2.37A AC Charger

Camera: 

• 1280 x 720 HD

Dimensions:  

• Height: 14.95 mm (0.59”)
• Width: 323 mm (12.72”)
• Depth: 228 mm (8.98”)
• Weight: 1.30 kg  (2.9 lb)

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