Remove back from Acer Swift 5 SF514-51-777U

MikeJF

I'd like to remove the back to replace the M2 SSD. Is there any guidance on this. I think there are about 10 screws but maybe hidden clips as well. A service manual would be great.

brummyfan2

Hi,
Remove those 10 screws, start from IO ports on the right side to separate the bottom cover  by releasing the tabs, then move to the front side releasing the tabs with a guitar pick or an old credit card, release the tabs in the left side as well, if you are stuck in one position, move to another position and try releasing the tabs, do not rush and take your time to release the tabs without breaking, finally lift the cover slowly.

brummyfan2

Hi,
Remove those 10 screws, start from IO ports on the right side to separate the bottom cover  by releasing the tabs, then move to the front side releasing the tabs with a guitar pick or an old credit card, release the tabs in the left side as well, if you are stuck in one position, move to another position and try releasing the tabs, do not rush and take your time to release the tabs without breaking, finally lift the cover slowly.

MikeJF

Thanks for the great help. I just hope I'll be able to see the tabs.

brummyfan2

You are welcome   you won't see the tabs but can feel with the guitar pick or an old credit card.

MikeJF

Got it thanks. I'm assuming that when the back goes back on you would carefully position it and the tabs would click back in.