Lid Replacement on PH18-71 easy / difficult?. The lid is scratched but not able to find the manual

MidnightLightning
MidnightLightning Member Posts: 3 New User
edited December 2023 in Predator Laptops

I have scratched the lid on my Predator PH18-71 and would like to replace it but haven't been able to find a manual or instructions. I have seen videos on youtube for doing this on other Acer laptops but also heard that the more recent laptops have panels glued in rather than screwed in.

Any thoughts on what problems will be faced when replacing a lid and whether there are any good videos for doing so.

I am capable of doing upgrades and have already added RAM and a second m.2 successfully. I build all my own desktops.

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  • Puraw
    Puraw ACE, Member Posts: 14,457 Trailblazer
    edited December 2023
    https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/696708/lid-replacement-on-ph18-71-how-easy-difficult

    Is this the 2023 model? It will be very difficult to find spare parts online for such a new laptop. Don't do this yourself but bring/send it to Acer Services in your country to replace the lid, a new LCD back cover may cost about $50 + labor, total $150 depending on where you live. 😉

  • MidnightLightning
    MidnightLightning Member Posts: 3 New User
    https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1247311#Comment_1247311

    Thanks but I have sourced a part from two sources between £30 and £40 and wish to do the work myself.

  • MidnightLightning
    MidnightLightning Member Posts: 3 New User

    I finally got around to fitting the new lid today and I found it very straight forward. I had been prepared to remove the heat sink unit to get to the Lid Hinges but it wasn't necessary. The Lid and/or screen can be replaced by simply removing the bezel around the screen which gives access to the hinge screws - no need to remove the bottom cover at all.

    I simply removed the bezel, then using a hairdryer, warmed the lid down each side to weaken the double sided tape that hold the screen. Once I managed to unstick one corner of the screen I was able to grab hold of the tape and gently pull it down the height of the screen to release it - repeat on the other side.

    The screen was then gently laid on a cloth, on the keyboard, being careful not to pull the wires.

    Then I disconnected the screen cable, mine had some tape over it and a spring clip that needed to be released first.

    To replace the I then needed to very carefully remove the camera cable and camera (more heat required).

    The lid then unscrewed from the hinges and I fitted the new lid before refitting the old screen.

    It was a bit nerve racking but successful.

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