Acer Aspire V3-571G (E1-531G) Disassembly, Fan Cleaning and Thermal Paste Replacement

This step-by-step video guide shows how to fix laptop overheating: disassembling Acer Aspire V3-571G (E1-531G), cleaning fan from dust, and replacing thermal paste.
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DESCRIPTION
Welcome to HowFixit! In this video, I'll take you through a step-by-step guide on how to disassemble Acer Aspire V3-571G (E1-531G) laptop, clean its fans, and replace the thermal paste. Our comprehensive tutorial will equip you with the knowledge of fixing laptop overheating issues. From disassembling your laptop to cleaning the fan and heatsink from dust and applying thermal paste, we've got you covered. Say goodbye to overheating and hello to improved performance!
* Laptop Disassembly Guide:
Disassembling your laptop may seem daunting, but I'll break it down into easy-to-follow steps. You'll learn how to remove the laptop's casing, locate and clean the heatsink and fans, and access to CPU for thermal paste replacement. By following this guide, you'll gain a deeper understanding of your laptop's internals and how to keep it running smoothly.
* Fan Cleaning Techniques:
Dust and debris can accumulate in your laptop's fans and heatsink over time, leading to reduced airflow and increased temperatures. I'll show you effective methods to clean your laptop using an antistatic brush and proper handling techniques. By keeping your cooling system clean, you'll prevent overheating and extend the lifespan of your laptop.
* Thermal Paste Replacement:
Thermal paste plays a crucial role in transferring heat from the laptop's CPU and GPU to the heatsink. However, over time, a thermal paste can dry out and lose its effectiveness. I'll guide you through the process of removing the old thermal paste and applying a fresh, high-quality one. This step is vital for optimal heat dissipation and temperature management. Don't let an overheating laptop slow you down! Watch this comprehensive guide and take control of your laptop's temperature. By performing regular fan cleaning and thermal paste replacement, you'll ensure smooth operation, prevent hardware damage, and extend the life of your laptop. Hit the play button now and let's get started!
DISCLAIMER
This video intended for general information only. We will not accept any liability for damage or injury caused while following this guide. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
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[@howfixit]

***ENG: Links to screwdrivers and parts in the description under the video* ***RUS: Ссылки на отвертки и заменяемые детали в описании под видео*

[@mrjakdrizzt]

i use this notebook as a Plex server and man the fan is noisy but all that disassembling just to reach the fan keeps me from doing it. If i'd ever do it, this will be my bible: perfect video!

[@montajretarded7442]

Thank you so much! I managed to clean my fan and my laptop is working after reassembling it. The only problem is that I have 5 extra screws now and I dont know where to screw them but the laptop works.

[@howfixit]

Dont worry, sometimes it happens for everyone who first time disassembled laptop

[@grizzlybear9522]

just reassembly your laptop over and over, and then make nail saleing company :) good money

[@mustafaaalmosawi]

Thank you. I have had this laptop since 2013 and have been able to clean it for the first time.

[@valeriemcglen9138]

I'm tempted to follow this video, but I'm worried that I might forget to put something back in it's proper place.... I'll watch the video from my iPad and work on my laptop. Here's wishing me good luck :-) Thanks How-FixIT for your video.

[@marcoandres0509]

+Valerie Mcglen how did it go for you valerie?

[@3mozez]

Thanks for this tutorial helped me to sort my laptop replacing the thermal paste :)

[@heamorhoid]

This video scares me a lot. I want my NB clean but.... great job man.

[@mscir]

Thank you very much for the excellent video, it gave me the confidence to fix my broken fan.

[@Mixtapemusix1]

i used this video to clean my fan and upgrade my thermal paste and pads this made things alot easier

[@nikoivanov28]

Спасибо огромное! Разбирал/собирал свой ноут дважды по вашему туториалу, все отлично! Разве что один винтик лишний остался после сборки)

[@breakingbadminsgen7]

Now year2022 time quickly past Man🥲

[@OGCESB]

Helped me to fix my laptop twice, thanks a lot!

[@robinjonk]

I tried this a couple of years ago, and I ended up completely breaking the laptop! Luckily I didn't use the laptop anymore and figured I could try cleaning it and install Linux on it for fun so it wasn't that big a deal. Just be carefull when trying this yourself! :)

[@boogerhead0]

You should separate the copper from the housing. That is where the fuzz mat builds up. With it apart, you can properly clean the fins. You cannot access the fins without peeling the tape and separating the copper bars.

[@fraticellif]

thank you very much, it was easy to follow you step by step and I replaced my keyboard!!!

[@mariyears]

I did it! Thank you for making this video

[@deans.4705]

Thanks for this. Audio would have been nice with things like "'there are 5 screws here, careful here, etc." Replaced my fan using this video. That keyboard ribbon is a pain.

[@furkan5483]

thank you so much, i fixed my laptop because of you , perfect video

[@cremenedaniel4653]

Thx a lot man. You the best !! I just finish clean my acer ...Thx a lot.

[@TheClearStalker]

This tutorial is really helpful. Thank you so much, i did it exactly like this and the temps are great. I cleaned the fan, used a thermal paste (arctic mx-4) and finally no overheating..my overclocked GT640m (824/1140) is running @ 80c in new games on high settings and i5-3210 @ 75c..before i had 94 with throttling on gfx card and 103 with throttling on processor. Thank you again!

[@Kiekerr]

+Soldier ScaR I really need to do this too because my CPU doesnt boost to 3.3 because then it will hit 100+ degrees (3610QM) and my GPU (640m) hits 93 and throttles all the way down to like 415mhz. Was the problem because of terrible thermalpaste? Could you also tell me what the 3rd chip is without any thermal paste on it?

[@TheClearStalker]

+TheKiekerr I'm pretty sure it was mostly because of the fan and side vents completely filled with dust, the hot air couldnt go out of the laptop so it started overheating in 5-10 mins terribly, now i feel the air going through the vents, its colder and more quiet and the thermal paste i used helped it too because its one of the best pastes. Also i dont know what is the third chip, there wasnt any paste on it either. I really recommend you to do this yourself if your laptop is overheating, just watch it multiple times, do it carefully and exactly like this and you will be good. Good luck. If you do it succesfully, i also recommend you to download a modified vbios for gt640m, where you can overclock the core clock to 1100mhz and memory clock to 1140mhz, the fps in games will go up about +20 to +30 fps, depends on game, this card has really great OC potential, i did it and the temp of my card is max 77c no matter how long i play.

[@Kiekerr]

Soldier ScaR Thank you for all your information, allthough Im not sure if I download a custom vBios. Ill just try to max it out with MSI Afterburner. I don't game alot anymore on my laptop because I have built a pc last year. It is just nice to know your laptop is running cool, and if I take it to friends I will be able to play games at a decent frame rate, like it was new. I will tell you my temps and experiences after I have done this to my laptop. See you soon helpful person.

[@TheClearStalker]

+TheKiekerr no problem :)

[@Kiekerr]

+Soldier ScaR I did it! Took me three hours. Temps CPU 3610QM: Before: 105Celsius on 3.3ghz and throttling to 2.3. After: 85Celsius on 3.3ghz no throttling. Temps GPU 640m: Before: 93Celsius, throttling down to 405mhz and sometimes even 270mhz. After: Highest I've seen during a MSI Kombustor tester is 68Celsis during full load. Didn't fire up a game yet, so could be inaccurate. My fan wasnt full of dust, but there was a small amout. My thermalpaste however, was absolutely horrible. It was spread all around the CPU and GPU, and even now there is some thermalconcrete, yes it was like concrete with airbubbles, under the GPU. It is stuck there because there is a little plastic plate glued to the GPU? Thanks for your help, I can now use my laptop again as a stable, cool, (gaming) machine.

[@bonvabriones]

спасибо, это было очень полезно you got a new suscriber

[@howfixit]

Claudio Briones приятно слышать, что Вам это видео помогло

[@elenaskyline7231]

Is there any difference how to or in which sequence screw the screws on the CPU and GPU? I've heard that there should be sequence how to unscrew and then screw the screws?!

[@Bakulaw03]

Nice vid dude!! I have the exact model and i only disassembled the back panel. This vid is a BIG help to safely disassemble all. I just notice coil whine on my CPU fan. will cleaning fix the problem or it really needs to be replaced? its a good 3yr old laptop and using it for gaming. hoping for your reply.... :)

[@tiagoneves3201]

what tool sizes do i need to full open it? (to change termic past and cleaning)

[@TAdams9795]

do you have a video on how to disassemble the Aspire V3-572-5217? or do you just have a video of a model that is similar to that model in terms of disassembling it?

[@mliutikas]

Good evening, i`ve been trying to open back panel of this laptop to clean dust, however i canno`t unscrew 4 screws because they are stripped/damaged and are deep... Screwdriver is not working because screw heads are stripped. Any suggestions please?

[@1sonyzz]

Helped, thanks for video

[@EmreTopuzz]

Teşekkürler.Videonuzu izleyerek bilgisayarımı temizledim.Çok teşekkürler.

[@julianzacconievas]

Thank you very much for this video.

[@ErykFearLPF]

Thanks for this tutorial

[@kacperdurda7024]

thank you! wish me good luck now. :)

[@kiranff]

Hi i did the dissambly successfully and cleaned and while putting back in keyboard connector latch broke. I still fixed it with some cardboard paper and tape to keep the large connector from slipping off. It turns on fine but says "No bootable device" and just the power key works on the keyboard. Rest of the keys don't work or respond. I connected an external keyboard and still same message. Do you think i messed up some connections inside (not tightly fit) or it is just the keyboard connection that isn't tight. Please help

[@LooK253]

Very very nice dissasembly video, but I'm sorry what was that thermal compound apply :O Much too much paste, also no need (better not to) smear it around...If you put a (small) grain in the middle, it goes to edges itself. Otherwise thank you, really nice dissasembly!

[@diMoNRUS1000]

Спасибо за видео. Все получилось. Компании опят нормально работает, не вырубается при нагрузках.

[@zahirkhan9796]

thank you for this video

[@taimurcgi]

I have the same laptop with nvidia graphics card in it but it does not detects dedicated "Nvidia" GPU so I have to use Intel HD 4000, its integrated graphics. Please Help!

[@vitalsy]

Many thanks!

[@chengchen5313]

thank you! useful

[@MrCacchio87]

Very useful video, thanks a lot

[@wahidanwar7609]

my laptop (acer aspire v3- 571g ) fan sound is so bad ..can u help me ..pls

[@FoFoxhound]

Thank you for this useful video. What screwdriver do you use?

[@howfixit]

LaunchDetected You welcome. Basically I use 2 screwdrivers: PH0 (green handle) and PH1 (yellow handle).

[@andersononeves]

Thanks!

[@ERJLifer]

can someone find me a link to the replacement fan for this laptop ?

[@eldarnajafov6372]

very helpful

[@DiegoGonzalez-xf9zh]

Thank! Very usefull!

[@allanhack3976]

[@MrJoviie]

if you have an compressor you can try clean your fan with it. Helped a lot of times.

[@alcapone5990]

My screen doesn’t turn on, although every other component is working... I sticked the ICD cable in, and I don’t think I missed anything else.

[@enriquemunoz3617]

Hey man when i opened the screen the plastic part where the screws go to hold the screen to the base of the computer broke, so now i cant atatch those screws back agan and therefore cant move the screen,any ideas on how to solve it?also those screws are kinda spetial and they cant go out of the metal thing that holds the screen

[@howfixit]

enrique Muñoz the problem is, that screw mounts on bottom case broke (not in the moment when you disassemble laptop). Screws not special, metal parts that hold screws in screen hinges must hold it in bottom case. You can try to fix that by your own, or to buy new bottom case.

[@pearcebrownbill9577]

I am writing a post with the exact same laptop featured in the video :)

[@erdalvatansever]

Hi there. I have this laptop which Acer Aspire V3-571G. I wanted to ask can i upgrade the screen coz my screen resolution is 1368X768 is it possible to put full hd display ?

[@Fettmar4ever]

Erdal VATANSEVER I'd say yes, because this model also came with full hd resolution. You can probably find a spare display with full hd on Ebay.

[@wahidanwar7609]

pls help me ..and also heating problem...

[@thenuraillandara2329]

thanks bro! it worked :)

[@imimagh1508]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@omarlahlou9494]

Hi, can you tell me which kind of ointment you use at (16:05) ?

[@howfixit]

Omar Lahlou i recommend use Zalman ZM-STG2

[@blastaof]

I did this to move my PC to a new bottom piece (a couple screw holes for the monitor broke). After reassembly the touchpad is dead. Clicking show hidden devices shows the mouse with a yellow '!'. Any idea what could be the issue? I double checked the connection between all of the pins on the touchpad and the motherboard with a meter and checked for shorts between them. Anyone know how the touchpad is supposed to be grounded? I have tried Fn-F7 (the toggle mouse off and on function key). Any thoughts?

[@jirikonvicny3489]

I know that this comment is few years old, but were you able to fix this? Also, how hard was transferring all the parts from old to new bottom case?

[@marcinbieszczad5857]

Is that true that in this model Acer Aspire V3-571G were 2 types of fans?

[@boogerhead0]

Yes, there are two types of fan housing on this model. The large casting model is shown here. It also has the IO chip cooler extension. The other has a smaller casting, separate fan housing, and no extension to the IO chip. Both have diagonal extension to the graphics chip.

[@jesus99384662]

Thanks man :3 ! Subscribed + liked :D

[@kcirtapspigel]

Thx a lot :)

[@deedec261]

Does the glue need to be conductive or can it just be basic glue?

[@zel3k]

haha nice troll, I laughed a lot :P

[@deedec261]

+zel3k what is a troll? Do you know the type of glue that was used?

[@howfixit]

not a glue. This is thermal paste, for example Arctic Cool MX-4 or Zalman ZM-STG2

[@deedec261]

+How-FixIT omg! I put glue on it... Is that why my screen is black now? Thank you though

[@zel3k]

well, only first comment was funny, you shouldn't continue and ruin such a good joke :(

[@akasyaduragifanclub]

In this Acer's model (Aspire v3-571g) I have a constant heating problem and I think the fan in the computer is not enough. Is the heating problem unique to this model? Or is that just happening on my computer? I would be glad if someone who knows can answer.

[@VonPunk]

Try this. Windows Search type 'Power' select 'Edit Power Plan' then on the pop-up box click 'change advance power settings' then in new box scroll to 'Processor power management', expand it, then expand 'maximum processor state', if the settings are at 100%, change them both to 99% and apply. This may prevent the turbo that causes overheating. It's harmless to your laptop and won't cause any issues but it's the easiest first thing to try doing.

[@augustus9708]

I also noticed this model has a heating issue. Usually after a few months from cleaning, the problem is back. Reaches 90 degrees Celsius while idle in my case.

[@RockSHOMA]

Здравствуйте. Открыл, почистил, собрал. Включаю - горит синяя лампочка питания и одна синяя внизу на индикаторе. На 1-2 секунды загорается лампочка с дисками (жесткий диск, как я понял). Экран не включается. И стоит так. Повторил процедуру трижды. Подскажите, пожалуйста.

[@howfixit]

RockSHOMA здравствуйте. Попробуйте для начала перевставить ОЗУ, ну проверить правильно ли вставлены шлейфы\питание (система охлаждения, клавиатура, матрица) тоже не будет лишним.

[@StakzPwns]

What is the tube of something that you used

[@howfixit]

This is termal compound

[@SavolX]

Кстати, а процессор там припаян, или можно заменить? PS: Хорошее видео, по нему разбирал, почистил, заменил термопасту, собрал.

[@howfixit]

нет, тут процессор вставлен в сокет, можно поменять

[@SavolX]

спасибо! осталось понять, что сюда можно поставить. По сокету G2 и TDP максимум подходит Core i7-3632QM 4 ядра\ 2.2 ghz Core i7-3540M 2 ядра\ 3.0 ghz но вот накнулся на такой список поддерживаемой материнкой cpu: www.game-debate.com/motherboard/index.php?mot_id=2224&cpuList=Acer%20VA50HCCR%20(U3E1) И там их нет (хотя я не уверен на 100% что это правильная мать на сайте - хотя в speccy она же определяется). С другой стороны - посмотрел, в продаже были модификации v3-571g с разными i7: - i7-3632QM - i7-3630QM (а это странно, у него tdp 45, наверное система охлаждения тоже другая).

[@joelqrq]

Hello, may i know where are the parts of nvidia gpu and the cpu located at?

[@howfixit]

+Joel Quey 12:42 - CPU is in the middle of motherboard in the socket, GPU located below right of CPU

[@joelqrq]

+How-FixIT thank you for replying. I want to know if i vacummed my fan air vent and the fan spins by vacuum, does it spoil the fan?

[@howfixit]

Joel Quey i suppose that this won't spoil the fan

[@joelqrq]

+How-FixIT thank you.

[@joelqrq]

+How-FixIT Hello, i have tried your method for cleaning everything but as for thermal paste, i put line of thermal paste on cpu and a dot on gpu. My laptop still gets overheat around 99 when i play dota 2 reborn with best looking setting. As for idle, it's fine around 40 - 50 degrees. My fan is working when its getting hot. What is the problem here?

[@alduran]

I do all the steps as in the video. I can hear the fan and the hdd, but my screen is black. Can you pls help me?

[@howfixit]

Try replug lcd cable, reinstall RAM, maybe CPU (if you has reinstalled it)

[@alduran]

How-FixIT thx. Reinstalling the RAM solved my problem ;)

[@kungsledden1]

Alduran what do you mean by reinstall? Just plug it out and put it back in again?

[@killer33715]

Why my screen is black i yus remuv only hardisc and is black plate for mous.heelp pliss i turn on but screen is black ???

[@anaouiii]

did you fix it? cause i have that problem now

[@StakzPwns]

I broke my laptop gg

[@cipryan96]

StakzPwns I had in mind to do it myself... changed my mind when I saw your comm..

[@StakzPwns]

A.Ciprian96 Np i failed as a worthy sacrifice. Dont do it yourslef pay someone to do it. worth the money.

[@TheClearStalker]

StakzPwns What did you break? I was a little bit scared when i saw your comment but i finally decided to do it myself and it's fine. the fan is clean and everything works just right. If you do it exactly like on the video you can't go wrong. It ain't really that hard

[@cipryan96]

+Soldier ScaR Last night tried to solve a problem with my left speaker. I pluged out some of the wires from mainboard, replace the speaker and when i tried to start it again monitor was dead.... i looked at this video and saw what he did...the problem was that i didnt put the vga cable right, it s a certain way and you must hear a "click". It''s a odd situation... you must be very carefull.

[@kentacdiz9158]

Thanks to laptop designers. I can build new pc rather than reach the fan

[@a.j.5475]

You dont know how the replace the headphone jack? Its giving me a problem, only have sound on the right.

[@JohnDoeTheGoodGuy]

Do I have to disassemble everything if I want to just clean the fan?

[@howfixit]

Yes you do

[@JohnDoeTheGoodGuy]

How-FixIT I can't just stick the compressed air hose in the side opening of the fan? Or is that too dangerous for the laptop?

[@JohnDoeTheGoodGuy]

***** Aw man! I'm never going to buy from Acer again. Thanks for the advice.

[@goldstarcreep]

What did you use 16:40??

[@emrebenergaming1039]

thermal paste

[@omster_]

Emrebener Gaming Do we need it or is it optional

[@MrLuca1Cool]

Thermal Paste is essential to cooling, without it there would be nearly no heat dissipation.

[@computerscience3636]

подскажите все сделал как вы но пропал wi fi.Что может быть?

[@howfixit]

Jeka Didash проверьте плотно ли вставлена карта wi-fi и попробуйте переподключить антены

[@Andfox13]

Антистатический резиновый коврик можно и покрупнее использовать. ;)

[@rafaellenz9381]

My v3 571g with gt 730m its overheathing, and acer do nothing... The fans dont work... Still in a low profile.

[@howfixit]

If fan dont work at all this explains why your vga is overheating, if it so you may go to acer's service center, second thing that can be the reason of overheating is cluttered with dust air duct, in this case you can clean it or also apply to service center

[@dimitrileos7642]

Mr. How-FixIT All WORK But SCREEN BLACK PLEASE HELP ME 2.SCREEN TV WORK

[@howfixit]

try to reconnect lcd cable, that was removed in 10:20, if there's image in external display this may help you

[@user-qt7cb4no9d]

Да он разбирается легко даже болты лишний есть

[@deedec261]

oh dear lord, why did I do this. My screen is completely black!

[@pedoclear]

My wifi signal is getting very weak after disassembly any suggestions?

[@howfixit]

Matas Puskunigis try to replug both of 2 wifi cables (maybe you didnt plug 1 of 2 fully)

[@pedoclear]

How-FixIT both cables are plugged properly, any more suggestions? :/

[@howfixit]

Matas Puskunigis maybe you can try to swap wi-fi cables, don't sure that this will help, but you can try. Can't even imagin what could happend.

[@vadymmykhailov6873]

well, sorry that no sound

[@police0204]

Looks hard to do

[@timpoiu]

also the screws are not all the same size and you really need a magnetic tip screwdriver to not drop them.

[@killer33715]

My screen is black????

[@killer33715]

Why

[@kentacdiz9158]

Bu bilgisayarı tasarlayan arkadaşlara selamlar olsun. Fana ulaşana kadar yeni bilgisayar toplardım.

[@samsamin5536]

way too complicated..... do they do it on purpose?????

[@mohdashraf7977]

the fuck ma screen not working anymore hhhh

[@tvha.34]

pls learn video ut and edit :)

[@sajjadkarami5439]

my screen f ed up lol but tnx anyway

[@sajjadkarami5439]

it was bios problem hold Fn+Esc then press power b after few sec release fn and esc