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Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G Disassembly
In this guide, I’ll explain how to disassemble the Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G; I will remove the battery, RAM, wireless card, keyboard, palm rest, hard drive, cooling fan, and motherboard.
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Remove all screws from the bottom case.
Flip over the laptop. Pry up the palm rest with a pry bar
Lift up the palm rest. Disconnect the keyboard cable, backlit cable, and touchpad cable. Remove the palm rest.
When the Aspire VN7-591G palm rest is removed, replacing the keyboard was very easy.
Under the palm rest, you can get access to the battery, SSD, hard drive, speakers, and cooling fan.
Acer Aspire VN7-591G comes with a Lite-on 60GB SSD. Remove the screw and take it away from its slot.
The Lite-on 60GB SSD
Remove the screws securing the battery. Disconnect the battery connector from the motherboard and remove the battery.
Acer Aspire VN7-591G comes with an 11.1v, 52.5wh Li-ion battery. Acer part number: AC14A8L.
Disconnect the card reader board cable from the motherboard. Remove the card reader board.
The Acer Aspire VN7-591G comes with a Western Digital 1TB hard drive.
The card reader board
Disconnect two antenna cables and remove the screw securing the wireless card. Remove the wireless card.
Qualcomm Atheros QCNFA222 wireless card
The Acer part number is T77H348.20 HF.
Disconnect the speaker cable. Remove the screws securing the motherboard.
Wireless card antenna cable
Acer Aspire VN7-591G motherboard and cooling fan
Four Samsung K4G10325FG-HC03 Graphics DDR SDRAM chips
The Acer Aspire VN7-591G has two RAM slots, but upgrading the RAM may not be very easy. You must remove the motherboard to access the RAM slots.
The Acer Aspire VN7-591G featured a Kingston 8GB PC3L-12800S RAM.
Remove all screws securing the heat sink and cooling fan.
Disconnect the cooling fan cables from the motherboard.
Acer Aspire VN7-591G heat sink and cooling fan assembly.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M Graphics card and four Samsung K4G10325FG-HC03 Graphics DDR SDRAM chips
For more guides, check out the Acer Aspire VN7-591G device page.
Hello,
I’ve bought two units like this one, and both of them have a really poor Wi-Fi signal. Many people out there have this issue, and I don’t feel like Acer is doing anything to fix it.
I wonder if buying a new Wi-Fi module and replacing it myself will void the warranty.
Thank you in advance!
Regards,
João Mota
About this question, you need to contact Acer.
Hi David, I’ve read through forum posts, either in English or none, and found that people do witness ping spikes or weak signals when this model gets hot. So my guess(I know nothing ABT hardware) is that the two connectors for the two wires(black and white since it‘s a 2×2 WiFi card) being right above the two vents affected the reception. I don’t know if this could be the main reason since I’m not a technical personnel, but I still want to figure out a way to resolve this nonsense issue, though some say nothing is without reason. Would you help me plz? I want to confirm this first and then figure out a way to stuff the two wires up into the bezel.
I submitted a ticket about it. Here is a quote from Acer:
Regarding your product’s warranty, you can add hardware to the unit; however, by doing so, if you damage any internal components of the product, this will void the warranty.
We neither recommend nor support upgrading/downgrading hardware or software on the product, as it may lead to compatibility issues. If you wish to upgrade/downgrade hardware or software on the product, please contact a local technician for assistance.
Your Wi-Fi may be the defective Atheros AR5bWB222 a/g/n. Acer knew there was a defect from what I gathered from talking to them months ago. This would not keep a connection for more than five minutes. Otherwise, the laptop is perfect. I bought one of those USB Wi-Fi adapters, but the principle of spending so much had me send the laptop back to Amazon for the next generation, which came with the Atheros QCA61x4 a/c adapter. There are zero problems with this one.
If you opened the laptop, you would void the warranty. I guess you’d have to have an Acer tech do it. I know when I had an issue with a Samsung TV, they referred me to local techs in the area, but I have a feeling with Acer, it would require sending it off and being without it for a few weeks.
I was debating opening it up, but there weren’t helpful guides like this one yet, and I tend to break little 70 cent clips that are impossible to find or something goes wrong when I disassemble my laptops. And this thing is tightly put together. I can’t wait until I have to clean it. Ugh.
So, following this guide, I can upgrade the laptop’s 1TB 5400 RPM drive with a 1 TB 7200 RPM drive. Would that void the warranty? Or would it even work afterward?
About the warranty question, please contact Acer.
Can you tell me if it is possible to take off a single key and swap it with another? I’m getting a German one of these, and their keyboard layout is QWERTZ, whereas I would ideally have QWERTY, so could I just swap the 2 keys, or would it involve sourcing a replacement keyboard separately?
Yes, you can swap it.
How do you take off a key safely?
Is it possible to replace the hard drive and swap in a SATA lll SSD, like a Samsung 850?
I am interested in swapping the 1TB 5400 HDD for a 1TB SSD. Then, I want to make it the main drive and have the smaller SSD as the backup. Is this possible on this machine?
yes, you can
thanks!
Is it possible to upgrade to GTX 860m to a 970/980? I can’t tell in the pictures if it is soldered directly to the board or if it can be pulled and swapped. It’s the only thing giving me pause. I want my games in 4k glory
The GTX860m is soldered on the motherboard, so you can upgrade it.
if soldered on the motherboard, you can’t upgrade it.
But, can we desolder it from the motherboard manually? That is the point.
Super tutorial. I want to replace the HD with the WD Black Dual Drive, which is 1TB 7200 plus 128 SSD. Would this be possible? They are both 2.5″ 9.5mm size.
Yes! you can
Hi, would it be possible if you could make a video guide for this? I like that this is in English, but it doesn’t hurt to ask, right?
Hello,
I thought that there were 2 different hard disks in this configuration: one of 1TB HDD and one of 60GB SSD.
I cannot see the SSD on the plan. Is it incorporated into the HDD? I was wondering if I could keep the system’s original SSD and change the HDD to a 500GB SSD. Is this possible?
Thanks!
(sorry for my bad English!)
@leonelli:
As you can see from the picture, the SSD in the Acer Nitro is an M.2 SSD, so you can keep it and replace the 2.5″ HDD with an SSD of your choice (2.5″ SATA).
https://img.bi/#/9NUEKi8!voFJVNkza11hOxPkq3l0CXD82A87YG68hKQPJdd9
If I replace the HDD with an SSD (1TB or 512GB 850 Pro), can I directly clone the system from disc C on the SSD to D (with any software), or should I reinstall with the software given by Samsung?
I want to change the Atheros network mini card to an Intel 7260 AC card.
Must it be the 7260NGW (M.2), which looks like the Atheros, or will the 7260HMW (with two screws) also work?
And will the Intel drivers for Linux “iwlwifi” work – are there reports of problems?
A smaller point is if I can change the UHD screen cover to a glossy surface, can I buy such a thing?
The Wi-Fi card was dead out of the box but now functions with Ubuntu 16.04. The ATH10k driver was to blame. The Wi-Fi remains a touch flaky; I attribute this to a faulty hardware connection.
It must be the 7260NGW (M.2)!
I’m considering buying the Acer Aspire V15 Nitro VN7-591G-74LK, which does not come with an SSD. It just has a 1TB HDD. Will it be possible for me to buy a 256GB Samsung SSD and install it into the laptop to use alongside the built-in 1TB HDD?
Also, will it be possible to move the operating system files into the new SSD to allow faster boot-up?
Install an M.2 form factor M2280 SSD on the spare slot and keep the 1TB. You can then migrate your OS without reinstalling. The form factor for the VN7-591G motherboard is 2280; an image of the removed SSD is shown above, and the location on the motherboard is for reference.
Any hints on how to take the screen bezel off? I’m stuck at the hinge area…
Don’t bother replacing the Wi-Fi adapter with an Intel 7260/7265 m.2. The problem with this model is either interference from an internal component or the antenna itself. I’m about to change the antenna sometime during the next several weeks. Something interesting, though, is that with the keyboard disconnected and moved away, the Wi-Fi reception is very good!
I’ve read many reports saying that this model suffers from poor Wi-Fi reception only if you get the Atheros flavour. It might come with a different wireless adapter.
For God’s sake, I was just looking at this model on NCix CA. Dude, it’s even on sale for $11X0. What kind of symptoms does this laptop get? Is it a periodic ping spike? I heard the Wi-Fi problem with the Lenovo Y50-70 is due to its AC 3160 network card. Some people swapped it out with an AC 7260, but the problem remains unsolved(https://communities.intel.com/thread/53294?start=15&tstart=0). I guess 3160 is shiny, but 7260 is defective, so I’ve heard.
So, I’ve found this dude at the bottom saying swapping in an intel 7265 is a feasible solution: http://community.acer.com/t5/Notebooks-Netbooks/Acer-v-nitro-vn7-WIFI-issues/m-p/335790#M55719
Hello everybody
I changed a few things, like the changed Wi-Fi card, SSD, and RAM. The laptop is really cool. However, the battery is really shitty (maybe due to the 4k screen).
Does someone know if I can change it to a more powerful one?
Thanks
Hi there, what exactly is the Wi-Fi problem with this laptop? Is it a ping spike or something else? What network card have you swapped in instead? Does the reception get much stronger after?
You are right. The battery is really bad. Does anyone know if you can find a new one to replace it?
Regards
I installed an M.2 SSD, and it didn’t come with a screw.
Does anyone know what screw is needed for this SSD?
Hi, guys, I just bought an Acer Aspire VN7 591G, but I have a problem. I bought it only with an SSD, and I’m trying to put an HDD in it, but I need an adapter to plug it in. Indeed, I only have the connector called HDD1 on the motherboard, and I need an adapter to transform it to SATA, as in the picture. Can anyone tell me where I can find this adapter and the name of this connector? Thx a lot, guys.
Sorry for my really bad English.
My model is VN7-791G-79RV.
This is the model of laptop I bought and I was wondering if I could swap the SSD for a 1TB SDD or larger, is this possible?
I’m looking to upgrade my VN7-791G with an SSD. It did not come with one. I understand it’s an M.2 interface, but is it MSATA mode or PCIE mode controller? There is a compatibility, speed, and price difference and some retailers will not permit a return of an SSD if I guess wrong.
I’ve been trying to read the Exact Model number of your Lite-On 60GB SSD and match it up on the liteonssd.com site, but the resolution of the picture is too blurry.
Do you know the exact model number of that SSD? If not, maybe you have a higher-resolution picture you could refer to instead of taking the laptop apart again.
Many thanks!
It is a SATA III SSD. It is keyed to B M. It has only the securing screw for a size 2280 M.2 SSD, so an 80mm long SSD.
My model is VN7-591G
Hi guys.
How can I replace the LCD?
Thanks.
I just bought this model a week ago, and I’m really disappointed. It has a very weak and poor Wi-Fi signal, which is really disturbing when I’m playing online games.
Are you using a wireless 2.4GHz mouse? If so, does that interfere with your connection( happened to me)?
Hello, David,
Could you explain why upgrading the RAM memory could be a problem?
Thank you
Paolo
Hi,
I have the version with 8GB of RAM and only 1TB HDD. Now, I’m thinking of upgrading the RAM and adding a lite SSD for the SO.
Which RAM and SSD would you suggest?
Thank you
Hi,
I want to install an SSD. Could you explain where is the correct place for SSD? I want to use my SSD and my HDD on the same PC. My laptop is an Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G.
Thanks!
Thank you for taking the time to do this. Great seeing what the innards of my Nitro look like and seeing what I’m in store for when I eventually need to clean it.
Hello,
I just bought an ACER VN7-791 which is similar to this one.
There is a 256 SSD on it and an empty space for an extra disk.
I have a second 256G SSD I want to install, but there is no SATA cable, as we can see in the picture above, “Acer Aspire VN7-591G comes with WD 1TB hard drive.”Where can I buy this cable?
Thanks for your help
Greg
Please contact Acer to buy it.
Hi
I have the ACER VN7-791 and am considering replacing the HDD with an SSD. My question is, will the SanDisk Ultra II 480GB SATA III 2.5-inch 7mm Height Solid State Drive (SSD) work on my device? Is there any difference between that SSD and the Samsung 850 EVO 500GB 2.5-inch SATA III Internal SSD?
Hi, I am waiting for a 791 G (to be delivered tomorrow) with 60 go SSD and 1 To HDD.
I just ordered a 250GB 2.5″ SSD to have a larger SSD system.
Is there an extra 2.5 ” slot where to plug it or only the M2 slot?
Thanks in advance for your quick reply, so I’m able to cancel the 2.5 SSD order if it is not compatible.
There is no slot for a 2.5″ SSD, but you can replace the HDD with your 2.5″ SSD.
Thanks. I would like to keep the 1TB HDD for file storage. Is it possible to replace the DVD-ROM unit with a 2.5 SSD without a caddy adapter (just plugging it in and sticking it with double-sided tape)?
Are you sure your VN7-591G has a DVD drive? As far as I know, the laptop does not have a DVD drive.
Yes, it has.
You can buy a 2ND HDD CADDY and replace the DVD drive with your 2.5″ SSD.
Thanks
Has anyone replaced the thermal paste with something better? I was considering putting some new paste on to see if I could lower the temperatures a little.
I just redid mine with Arctic Silver 5, and the results were drastic! Under load, the temperatures dropped between 5 and 10 degrees Celsius immediately. I highly recommend it!
Is it possible to upgrade the processor? Or maybe the processor is welded to the motherboard?
Yes! The processor is welded on the motherboard, so it cannot be upgraded.
Thanks.
Hi guys,
I have one laptop like this one but I only have a 256GB SSD.
I want to add an HDD to it for multiple reasons. The problem is that my laptop doesn’t have an adaptor for the HDD between the motherboard and SATA.
Can you plz tell me where I can buy this piece?
For more information, plz reply to this post.
Thx you
Have a nice day.
P.S.: Sorry for my bad English; I’m from Belgium.
Thanks.
Can you please give me the model name of the Hard Drive Connector in the picture? I need that connector to add a new HDD to my Acer VN7-592g.
http://www.myfixguide.com/manual/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Acer-Aspire-VN7-591G-Disassembly-10.jpg
I really appreciate this guide since our VN7 owner uses it for school and cannot be without it for several weeks to get parts replaced. (No between semesters breaks for the foreseeable future.) However, I am stupid and cannot figure out how to replace the screen. Is there information somewhere about how to get the top of the laptop apart so the screen can be replaced? Thank you.
I don’t know if I can post an actual link or website here, so just do an internet search for “Aspire v15 nitro black replace screen” without the quotes. One of the top results should be a video of the process on a very popular video-posting website. I just did the same thing a few minutes ago because I might have to replace my screen. It actually looks like a very simple process, much easier than I was imagining.
Hi, My VN7-571G-50VG does not come with a DVD-ROM, but I have the black bezel. Is it possible to add it?
Do you mean to add a 2.5″ SSD? From the teardown picture, the laptop does not have a DVD bay, so you can not add it.
It is not a DVD drive because the housing has a black cover with a “different texture” that is presumed to be removed. Other models come with DVDs, but they are not like mine.
I am thinking about buying a similar model, the VN7-791G, but it has an AZERTY keyboard. (The price is less than half of a QWERTY if you wonder why I would buy this one.) I can not find the QWERTY keyboard for this specific model, but maybe I’m even better off just swapping the keys. Does anyone know if that’s possible?
Hey!
A few months ago, I upgraded from an HDD to a second SSD with more RAM, and the guide helped me a lot with that.
Now I have a problem, and I hope you can help me.
I need to replace the cooling unit (fans and heat pipe), because of one broken bearing which is extremely noisy when the fans are turning up.
So, I bought a new unit and started disassembling it as usual without thinking of the 2 WiFi antennas located on each fan.
Can I remove them and put them on the new fans, or are they soldered?
Hello! Smatthew,
I’m looking to upgrade my HDD because I only have a 256GB SSD. May I know how to upgrade the HDD? I want to upgrade it to 1TB. Can you suggest a suitable HDD?
Hi, I want to ask after I removed the palm rest. How do I replace the keyboard?
Remove the metal plate so you can access the keyboard.
But the metal plate has no screw on it. Once removed, can’t fix the metal plate back?
Hi guys, my motherboard is dead, and they demand 1000$ for replacement. What should I do, guys? I am really desperate.
Hi, you should repair your motherboard, not replace it, because repairing the motherboard is very cheap.
Is there a way to fix the corner of the screen case if the corner is bent? Not the screen itself but the metal around it.
I’ve already sent it in once, I don’t want to do it again
I have had this laptop for about five years now, and one of the fans is rattling loud enough to be picked up on Zoom calls. If I replace the fans, I will need to reapply thermal paste to the CPU and GPU (I’m not sure which is causing the rattle, so I plan to replace both). Do you have any recommendations on a type or brand of thermal paste?
To replace the cooling fans do I need to remove the heat sink from the GPU and CPU? Would it make more sense to replace the entire heat sink since it looks like you can buy the fans alone or the fans assembled with the heat sink.
I had a college friend upgrade my HDD to an SSD. I wasn’t worried at the time, so I told him not to hook up the microphone or camera. Now, with COVID, I need to use them for Zoom. Where do they plug in on the motherboard? I believe that he just didn’t connect them. My device manager doesn’t show anything, and I tried to download a driver, and a message popped up saying there wasn’t a camera found.
I have an Acer Aspire v15 nitro vn7-571g-719d.