Acer Nitro 5 AN515-51-504A Repair

There are multiple models of the Acer Nitro 5 laptop. The Acer Nitro 5 AN515-51 (Model Number 71SG) is intended for gaming, multimedia, work, or school. This model features Windows 10, 32GB of DDR4 2400 MHz memory, a 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS[ii] display, and Dolby Audio™ Premium/Acer TrueHarmony™ sound technology.

In 2017, Acer announced the Nitro notebook line specifically for gamers. All models feature a 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS[ii] display, with Dolby Audio™ Premium and Acer TrueHarmony™ technology for sound.

Notebooks may connect through a Gigabit Ethernet port or 802.11ac 2x2 MIMO wireless technology. Ports include one USB 3.1 Type-C (Gen 1) port, one USB 3.0 port with power-off charging, two USB 2.0 ports, and an HDMI 2.0 port1, which can support up to 90 Hz refresh rates.

The Acer Nitro line was designed to be compatible with a variety of configurations for popular graphics and processors. Users can choose from configurations including NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti graphics with 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 or i5 processors, or models with AMD Radeon™ RX550 graphics with 7th Generation AMD A-Series FX, A12 or A10 APUs. The Nitro 5 features dual fans with Acer Coolboost™ technology to manage heat.

Source: Blog post from Acer News

The Acer Nitro 5 notebook design features a matte black chassis. The grill vent is also black. The hinge along the back of the notebook is red. The keyboard is backlit in red. The WASD keys and touchpad are outlined in red.

To find the model number for your Acer Nitro 5, look for a sticker on the underside of the device. The full model number will be listed near the bar code. You may alternatively find your model number by turning on the device, pressing the Windows Key, and searching for the System Information app. In the System Summary list, you will find the System Model. Be mindful that the model number is different from the SNID or Serial Number.

• Product Type: Notebook
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 39 cm x 26.6 cm x 2.675 cm
• Weight: 2.7 kg ( = 95.24 oz / 5.95 pounds), Power Supply: 565 g ( = 19.93 oz / 1.25 pounds)
• Color: Black

• Screen Size (Type): 15.6" - IPS
• LCD Backlight Technology: LED backlight
• Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
• Widescreen: Yes
• Image Brightness: 250 cd/m²
• Features: Anti-glare

• CPU: Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7700HQ / 2.8 GHz
• Max Turbo Speed: 3.8 GHz
• Number of Cores: Quad-Core
• Cache: L3-6MB
• 64-Bit Computing: Yes
• Chipset: Mobile Intel HM175
• Features: Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache

• RAM: 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
• RAM Type: DDR4 SDRAM
• Form Factor: SO-DIMM 260-pin

• Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD): 128 GB SSD
• Secondary Storage: 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm

• Graphics Processor (GPU): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
• Video Memory: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile - 4 GB VRAM, GDDR5
• Camera: Yes - HD
• Sound: Stereo speakers, two microphones
• Compliant Standards: Dolby Audio Premium
• Audio Features: Acer TrueHarmony technology

• Wireless: Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
• Network Interface: Gigabit Ethernet

• Technology: 4-cell lithium polymer
• Battery Capacity (Size): 3220 mAh

• Input: AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
• Output: 135 Watt, 19 V

• Type: Keyboard, touchpad
• Numeric Keyboard: Yes
• Keyboard Backlight: Yes

• Interfaces: LAN, USB-C 3.1 Gen 1, HDMI, USB 3.0 (with power off charging), 2 x USB 2.0, Headphone/microphone combo jack
• Memory Card Reader: Yes (SD Card)

• Operating System: Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition

• Security Slot Type: Kensington security slot
• Theft/Intrusion Protection: Security lock slot (cable locks sold separately)
• Features: Acer CoolBoost technology
• Model Number: 71SG

Product specifications sources: Acer official Product Support page and an unaffiliated Product in Detail device page

• Acer product support page: Acer’s official website; contains the drivers, repair guides, and a community page with the most common discrepancies
• Acer Answers company knowledge base
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