Outer shell bends after CPU cleaning. (Aspire F-15)

Nowi276

I own an Aspire F15 laptop (model F5-572G-764T) and I currently keep it in good condition. I performed a CPU cleanup and thermal paste replacement 4 years ago. While reassembling the laptop, I'm aware that I actually clicked the bottom shell to the main case. Now that I notice this, the lower right section of my laptop bulges out a little. 🤔

It's hard to see but one can tell that there is a slight curve. Maybe it could be a swelling component on the motherboard? Geez, I don't wanna know if that's the issue! 😅😣 Maybe I didn't click it all the way in. I tried it last night but I'm scared to break any internal components inside. I really love this laptop very much!

Any help is appreciated! 😁

JackE

If it's been like this for 4 years without issues, then I'd just open it to add the storage and see if anything is actually causing the distortion. It may be just plastic heat-induced warpage.. If it was mine, I wouldn't fret over it too much.

JackE

The battery pack may be swelling.

(1) Search 'cmd' in Windows start menu.

(2) Right click command prompt near top of menu.

(3) Click run as administrator.

(4) Enter 'powercfg /batteryreport' at command prompt.

(5) Then return to the desktop. Open file explorer.

(6) Then search for' battery-report.html' in the c:\windows\system32\ sub-folder. Double-click to open it in the browser.

(7) Post screenshot of the first part of the report if possible that compares design full charge capacity with its remaining full charge capacity.

Nowi276

Hi @JackE

I highly doubt it could be the battery since its placed at the top of the laptop (near the bottom of the display frame). I may think it could be another component or maybe I just didn't snap the shell shut in a proper way after CPU cleaning. For 7 years, I never had any issues with this laptop until now (overfilled storage; I'm a storage freak) It still concerns me about the weird slope though.

As promised, here are the screenshots of the Battery report:

I don't know whether those are the requested screenshots or not. Please let me know if those arent the right ones. I'll be happy to provide with the correct ones. :)

JackE

If it's been like this for 4 years without issues, then I'd just open it to add the storage and see if anything is actually causing the distortion. It may be just plastic heat-induced warpage.. If it was mine, I wouldn't fret over it too much.

Nowi276

@JackE

Thank you so much for the reply. I'm still confused by the storage part. From my experience, I don't think I have ever heard of swelling SSDs. From my opinion, I think I may have forgotten to shut the case. If it were the matter of heat coming through the shell where it's curved, I would feel it when I rest my hand against that section. Most of the time, it's cool rather than hot, so I can rule the heat warp suggestion out.

Here is another angle of my laptop. If there was a swelling component, then the right side of the laptop will also curve. But it has been straight ever since I re assembled the computer. If it's a minor thing, then I will not worry over it so much according to your answer. I almost entered panic mode when I saw my shell curve outward, but I want to thank you for your answer, Jack. You're a hero. If there are any other issues, I can drop in with a tag on my post.
until then, thank you so much! 😎👍

JackE

»»>For 7 years, I never had any issues with this laptop until now
(overfilled storage; I'm a storage freak) It still concerns me about the
weird slope though. »>

No. I'm not suggesting it's the SSD. I'm only suggesting that when you decide to add more storage, meaning a bigger capacity drive or card, then check to see if anything is crating the bulge. And FYI, SSD's certainly do heat up quite a bit when they're being heavily accessed for read and write operations. They actually emit more heat during these times than mechanical drives.

Nowi276

@JackE

Yikes, that could be a possibility. Since I'm a storage freak, I sometimes overfilled my 512 GB SSD to about 80 or 90%. Sometimes, my laptop glitches or some programs freeze (I had one incident where it was stuck on the restart screen) but it still boots up very well. Since I have a 2 TB external that takes care of that, I might as you said upgrade to another drive with better capacity. Also, I didn't know that SSDs create more heat than mechanical drives. I always thought that it was the opposite.

Now that I think of this, is it worth replacing and installing a new drive in an semi old laptop? I favour older laptops more since they provide better airflow through their expansive shells. Plus, I think the storage of mostly videos I use for editing tell the result of an overfilled drive. On second thought, I'll replace the drive and use it for my art storage. For high end video editing and personal files, I'll look into buying another gaming laptop or all in one for that purpose. 😊

JackE

1 TB internal drives, whether HDD or SSD, are about the best deals on the planet now. Wester Digital Blue series are an excellent choice for your older machine. 2TB aren't too shabby either. My older HP & Acer netbook have been equipped with the 1TB 2.5" HDD or SSD Blues for about 3 years though I paid twice as much for them as they are now. They both have a significant DRAM cache that can help keep them relatively cool & snappier with intensive read/write operations than most budget drives.

Nowi276

Ok, I'll think about it. :]

Once again, thanks for your advice and I'll let you know if I have any other issues with my laptop. :D

StevenGen

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1186235#Comment_1186235

Just in addition to the above, open the laptop up again and carefully close the top cover again making sure that all components are properly place underneath the top cover and all the top cover securing clips are clipped into their proper spaces to secure the top case properly. If the top cover is bent from heat, then you cant do anything except use a heat gun or a hair dryer to bend the top part of the case back into its original shape.