Acer Spin 513-54N-74V2 not working after battery replacement, blinking orange light

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AzComputerGuy
AzComputerGuy Member Posts: 30 Troubleshooter
edited 9:29AM in Swift and Spin Series

So today I got my replacement battery and it wasnt a ACER oem battery. I didnt realize this untill the issues happened when I put in the new battery.

I have the orange light blinking and it wont stay soild. It wont turn on with battery power. I decided to put the OEM battery back in that is a ACER. It started to do the same thing, at the moment my laptop is running on slow mode. Battery shows 100% but did show a battery with an X on start up.

Device manager doesnt show a battery name?

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I have unplugged battery and plugged battery back in, shut off and held power button down 45 seconds and also put in a pin for battery reset. Nothing has worked.

I am on plugged in power and the orange light is still blinking

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  • Puraw
    Puraw ACE, Member Posts: 17,781 Trailblazer

    Hi AzComputerGuy, thanks for sharing your update. This model (Spin 513-54N-74V2) is now over five years old and unfortunately no longer supported by Acer in terms of driver updates or official Windows 11 compatibility. It's still functional, but there are a few caveats:

    ⚠ Battery Issues and Blinking Orange LED: Your blinking orange LED likely indicates a hardware-level fault. Either the battery cable wasn’t seated correctly, or the replacement unit is not OEM-compatible. Acer’s EC firmware often rejects third-party batteries if:

    • The voltage profile doesn’t match (e.g. 11.1V vs. required 15.2V)
    • The cell ID isn’t recognized over SMBus
    • Manufacturer string is missing or inconsistent

    ✅ Recommended Next Steps:

    • Get a genuine Acer OEM battery: New Genuine AP18C7M Battery for Acer Swift 5 SF514-54GT SP513-54N-546V SF313-52 | eBay
    • Stick with the barrel-style charger, especially during EC reset and calibration—USB-C may not trigger recovery properly.
    • Roll back to Windows 11 version 23H2—newer 24H2 builds may break compatibility with legacy drivers and ACPI profiles for this laptop.
    • Check BIOS to see if the battery is properly detected, even if Device Manager doesn't show a name.

    If none of that works, it may be time to inspect the internal power rails or EC firmware behavior. Otherwise, you risk throwing money at multiple batteries only to find the board rejecting them either way.

  • AzComputerGuy
    AzComputerGuy Member Posts: 30 Troubleshooter

    I re-installed the Acer OEM battery and its doing the same thing, this morning the laptop was fine and just because of a battery change its now a complete mess. I am unable to go back to Windows 23 H2. The BIOS on this unit is useless as it just has basic info and changes

    Are you able to tell me a compitable motherboard I can install in my lap that would be newer? These issues seem to be stemming fom Windows 11 fingerprint, pen and now the batter?

    Or can you recommend a Spin 5 that is newer??? I would like to keep this style of laptop

  • Puraw
    Puraw ACE, Member Posts: 17,781 Trailblazer

    Hi AzComputerGuy — thanks for the update, and don’t be too hard on yourself. What you’re experiencing isn’t failure, it’s firmware sensitivity.

    The blinking orange LED doesn’t necessarily mean the battery is defective—it can be triggered by:

    • EC firmware reacting to a voltage or manufacturer ID mismatch
    • Incomplete calibration after swapping batteries
    • Legacy ACPI quirks, especially on 24H2 builds without matching BIOS updates

    You’ve already done the right things:

    • Tried the barrel charger during EC reset
    • Reverted to the OEM battery
    • Power cycled and used the reset pin
    • Noted the Device Manager behavior and BIOS limitations

    That’s textbook troubleshooting, and now you've got firsthand knowledge of how picky the Embedded Controller can be—especially on the Spin 513-54N, which has known quirks post-battery swap.

    The vetted AP18C7M unit you chose is fully spec-aligned (15.2V, correct layout), and your experience helps others avoid random low-voltage knockoffs. If you want to pursue a full EC reflash or need help validating BIOS flags, I’m here to assist.

    🆕 Recommended Spin 5 Upgrade for Windows 11 24H2 Compatibility

    If you're ready to move on from the Spin 513-54N, consider the Acer Spin 5 SP514-51N—a modern convertible laptop that fully supports Windows 11 24H2, thanks to its updated BIOS and hardware stack.

    🔧 Key Specs:

    • CPU: Intel Core i7-1260P (12th Gen, Alder Lake)
    • RAM: 16GB LPDDR5 (fast, power-efficient)
    • Storage: 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD
    • Display: 14" WQXGA (2560 × 1600), 16:10 aspect ratio
    • Graphics: Intel Iris Xe (great for productivity and light creative work)
    • Stylus: Wacom AES 2.0 with 4096 pressure levels, garage included
    • Ports: Dual Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.0, USB-A, microSD
    • OS: Ships with Windows 11 Home, ready for 24H2 upgrade

    ✅ Why It’s a Smart Upgrade:

    • Fully compatible with Windows 11 24H2, including TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot
    • DDR5 memory ensures future-proof multitasking and responsiveness
    • Retains the 360° hinge and stylus support that define the Spin 5 series
    • Lightweight magnesium chassis (~1.3 kg) with improved thermals

    This model is a direct evolution of the Spin 513 series—same convertible DNA, but with modern internals and full OS support. It’s ideal for users who want to keep the stylus workflow and premium build, but ditch the EC quirks and battery headaches.

  • arshadkhan
    arshadkhan Member Posts: 2 New User

    Non OEM replacement batteries for the Acer Spin 513/5 (SP513‑54N‑74V2) often misfit due to extra alignment tabs or aren't detected/charging properly by BIOS, so use OEM‑compatible parts and ensure firmware supports them.

  • AzComputerGuy
    AzComputerGuy Member Posts: 30 Troubleshooter

    Yes I was doing research online and also found the Acer Spin 5 SP514-51N as the next upgrade, the only problem I see its from 2022? And I would I be 3 years into this model, which I am now 5 years into my SP513-54n-74v2. I got way too comfortable with electornics when I am settled in as most do.

    I do see most of my issues started happening when I updated to windows 11 pro, even though I had 11 home, I am disappointed that Acer didnt further support this Spin SP513 5 but I get it, its 5 years old and I need to update. I have decided to revert my SP513 back to Windows 10 home and will be selling it to offset the costs of getting a Acer Spin 5 SP514-51N model. I see differences in the model? 70LZ, 73Y7, ETC? My 74v2 was fine for the I-7 it had I dont do gaming and only spreadsheets, pdfs, emails, etc Basic stuff. I would have liked to use the pen for signatures on PDF docs but that never worked.

    Ok in the meantime can you help me to speed up my computer? It is lagging horribly even when plugged in. I have changed the battery to high performance when plugged and there is no difference in speed.

    Below is on start up, where the battery has an X. But shows the battery at 100% when fully booted.

    Baterry X.jpeg

    For others here is the non Acer battery that Amazon seller sold me as ACER OEM with different voltage rating

    Batteries.jpeg

    I hope this didnt damage my laptop? I cant revert back to Windows 11 yet until I get my new laptop but I hope that will fix the problems