Acer Spin SP513-52N Charging Port Replacement

Introduction

If you are having difficulty charging your Acer Spin SP513-52N due to a faulty charging port, there is an easy fix.

This repair is needed because having a faulty charging port is a frequent issue for many consumers. The charging port can sometimes burn out if the fan stops working and the device gets too hot.

Before beginning this repair, turn off the device and unplug the laptop from the charger. It is also a wise to disconnect and/or remove the internal battery.

What you need

Step 1 Charging Port

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Power off your laptop before beginning disassembly and disconnect the device from the charger.
Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove twelve 6.0 mm screws from the back panel.

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Step 2

Use an opening tool in the seam of back case and slide it around the perimeter to release the clips securing it to the top case.
Remove the back case to reveal the internals of the laptop.

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Step 3

Tool used on this step:

Tweezers

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Before replacing the charging port, unplug the internal battery from the motherboard.
Unplug the broken charging port from the motherboard with tweezers.

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Step 4

Use the tweezer to remove the broken charging port from the motherboard.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

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Step 5

Use tweezers to insert the new charging port securely.

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Step 6

Place the back case onto the laptop and press down around the edges of the perimeter.
You should hear the clips snap together.

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Step 7

Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to fasten the twelve 6.0 mm screws back into place.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Apply new adhesive where necessary after cleaning the relevant areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%). Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.