Introduction

Use this guide to replace the battery for your Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P-R7VH Laptop.

This procedure requires removing the battery to disconnect it. Use care to avoid bending, twisting, or puncturing it—a charged lithium-ion battery can be very dangerous if accidentally punctured. If your battery looks puffy or swollen, take extra precautions.

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    • Shut down your laptop and unplug any cables.

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    • Close the laptop and flip it over on a flat, clean surface.

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the eleven 6.6 mm‑long screws from the back cover.

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    • Insert the long edge of an opening pick straight down between the chassis and the back cover at the rear of the laptop

    • Pry up to release a few back cover clips and position the opening pick flat under the back cover.

    • Slide the pick along the rear edge of the laptop to release the clips.

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    • Pry around the entire perimeter until the back cover releases.

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    • Lift the back cover off the chassis and remove it.

    • If the back cover is stuck, repeat the previous step to release any remaining clips.

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    • Use tweezers or your fingers to peel away the tape covering the battery connector.

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    • Use the tip of a spudger to push down on either side of the battery cable connector until it comes out of its socket.

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 4.7 mm‑long screws securing the battery.

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    • Lift the battery out of the chassis and remove it.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler. Acer partners with different e-waste recycling programs that vary by region, click here to see where you can properly dispose of your e-waste.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

Kara Piepenbrink

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