Finding circuit board parts for Acer swift 5 SF514-55TA . How can I get information on the socket?

Mrfee
Mrfee Member Posts: 3 New User
edited February 24 in Swift and Spin Series

spacebar on my laptop broke, paid a shop to replace the keyboard. They finished said the new keyboard was defective. Found out they broke the socket. I need to find this part so I can pay another shop to put it in. How can I get information on the socket?

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  • StevenGen
    StevenGen ACE Posts: 13,853 Trailblazer
    https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/721411/finding-circuit-board-parts-for-acer-swift-5

    Which Swift 5 model do you have, should be something like SF515-xx or similar. its very difficult to advise you if you don't give us the exact details of your Swift 5 laptop, as there are many thousands of parts.

    Also do you mean that the shop broke the keyboard mobo plug (see below) or what? Post a caption of the broken plug, as that will clear things up even more. Good luck.

    This is a Swift 5 SF515-51T keyboard FFC as shown in its service guide. But there is no part for this plug, you will have to get a tech that has a similar board that he can take this plug from and put into you Swift 5.

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  • Mrfee
    Mrfee Member Posts: 3 New User

    sorry I was originally looking for a way to search for the parts but help would be much more appreciated.


    Acer swift 5 SF514-55TA 

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    guy tried to tape the ribbon in and I think glue it but it didn’t work so now only some of the keys work, the circled one is the one I need

  • StevenGen
    StevenGen ACE Posts: 13,853 Trailblazer
    https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1328275#Comment_1328275

    That plug is called the "FP FFC plug" and its a specialist plug for the Acer Swift 5 SF514-55TA laptop mobo, search the web or an electronic chip retailer that would have this plug,

    Best is to take your laptop to a renowned technetium, if you are in the UK or Europe, I strongly suggest Sorin Electronics whio also has a YouTube channel, as he specializes in these sorts of plug fixes without replacing them. As taking it to Acer what Acer tech support will do is change the mobo as they don't replace chips on their laptop's mobos. Good luck and hope this all helps you out some more.

    Acer Swift 5 SF514-55TA mobo

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    If you need a new mobo this is the SF514-55TA reference mobos

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  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 35,916 Trailblazer
    edited February 25

    Those are also called ZIF sockets (Zero Insertion Force), and any competent technician who is comfortable with surface mount soldering could replace it. Note that most technicians don't have those skills…

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  • Mrfee
    Mrfee Member Posts: 3 New User

    thanks guys unfortunately I’m in california, is there a “part number” or “model number” for this plug? Or someway I can search for it?

  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 35,916 Trailblazer

    No, Acer only gives part numbers for the full assembly, not for individual components. They expect most technicians will just replace the motherboard.

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