Acer Predator 17 G9-793 Battery Replacement

Timothy Cooper and one other contributor

Last updated on December 27, 2023

10 - 15 minutes

Easy

Introduction

If your Acer Predator 17 G9-793 boots when plugged in but does not retain a charge or remain on when unplugged, it might have a defective battery, or the battery has gone through too many charging cycles and is at the end of its lifespan.

The battery stores power for the computer so it may be used away from a constant power source. If you aren't able to use your Acer Predator 17 G9-793 laptop anymore unless it's plugged into the charger, follow this guide to replace the battery.

Before you begin, power off the device completely and unplug it from the charger.

What you need

Parts

Acer Predator 15 and 17 Battery
Sale price $79.99

Tools

Step 1 Battery

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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to unscrew the two captive screws on the service panel cover.
Captive screws are meant to stay in place, so you only need to loosen them to remove the panel.
Use a spudger or opening tool to remove the service panel.

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Step 2

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Detach the hard drive connector with a gentle upward pull of the attached pull tab.
Remove the hard drive from its slot.

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Step 3

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Remove the single 4 mm Phillips #0 screw.
The SSD card will lift slightly.
Carefully slide the SSD card away from the socket.

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Step 4

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Firmly pull the switch into the open position.
The removable drive will pop out slightly.
Slide the drive out of its slot.

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Step 5

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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove:
six 8 mm screws
four 14 mm screws
ten 4.5 mm screws

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Step 6

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Use an opening tool to remove the back panel.
Work your way around the edge of the device to undo the clips and avoid breaking the back case.

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Step 7

Unplug the battery connector from the motherboard. Pull the cable away from the connector in the same direction that the individual wires are running.
Pull evenly on the full width of the cable so that no individual wires are overly strained.
This cable is wide and comes out easily. If it gives you too much resistance, reset your grip and make sure you are pulling straight out of the socket.