{"id":4015,"date":"2026-01-06T06:41:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T05:41:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.batteriedeportable.com\/guides-et-conseils\/replace-battery-acer-predator-helios-300\/"},"modified":"2026-01-06T06:41:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T05:41:52","slug":"replace-battery-acer-predator-helios-300","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.batterylaptop.co.uk\/guides\/replace-battery-acer-predator-helios-300\/","title":{"rendered":"How to replace the battery in your Acer Predator Helios 300: step\u2011by\u2011step guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the <\/span><b>battery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your powerful <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterylaptop.co.uk\/battery\/laptop\/acer\/predator\/predator-helios\/predator-helios-300-g3-571.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Acer Predator Helios 300 G3 571<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is starting to weaken, don\u2019t panic. This guide shows you that you can handle the replacement yourself. It\u2019s a simple <\/span><b>DIY (Do It Yourself)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> project because the <\/span><b>battery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is easy to access.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ll walk you through the process <\/span><b>step by step<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help you do the job in complete <\/span><b>safety<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We\u2019ll pay particular attention to fragile parts, especially the hard drive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparation: making your workspace safe<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety always comes first. Take a moment to set up your workspace to avoid any accidents.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Tools you\u2019ll need<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make sure the replacement goes smoothly, gather the following items:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>new compatible battery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A suitable <\/span><b>screwdriver<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tools to lift the <\/span><b>casing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (a guitar pick or a card).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Essential reminder:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Only use <\/span><b>plastic tools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to avoid scratching the laptop\u2019s <\/span><b>casing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Safety rules to follow<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These instructions are <\/span><b>mandatory<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your protection and for your laptop.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check it\u2019s fully shut down:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The laptop must be <\/span><b>completely turned off<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (make sure you actually clicked <\/span><b>Shut down<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>No external power:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The laptop must be <\/span><b>unplugged from the charger<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and from the wall socket.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Electrical warning:<\/b> <b>Even when it\u2019s off, there can still be power!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Never forget that the internal <\/span><b>battery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can still be supplying power to certain areas of the <\/span><b>casing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>No metal objects:<\/b> <b>Never use metal tools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (pliers, knives) inside the laptop to remove the <\/span><b>battery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or handle the cables. You could cause a short circuit or a cut.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"padding: 80% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1147615333?autoplay=1&amp;loop=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"> <\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disassembly: watch out for the hard drive<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking the laptop apart is straightforward, but you need to be careful because some internal components are attached to the back cover.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Removing the screws and quick\u2011access covers<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Unscrew the RAM access cover screws<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Unscrew the hard drive cover screws<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove these two small covers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Unscrew the main hard drive screws<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Unscrew all remaining screws<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> holding the large rear <\/span><b>casing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in place.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Gently separating the casing<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a plastic tool as a lever to <\/span><b>carefully open the laptop by separating the casing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Important point:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The hard drive is often fixed to the inside of the cover.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Handling the hard drive:<\/b>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can disconnect it completely before removing the <\/span><b>casing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you leave it connected, <\/span><b>be extremely careful<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when lifting the cover so you don\u2019t damage the cable.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replacement: disconnect the old battery and connect the new one<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>battery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is now visible. Handle it with care.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Removing the old battery<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Carefully move the hard drive aside<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (if it\u2019s still connected).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Disconnect the battery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the motherboard. Gently pull on the plastic connector.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Unscrew the battery fixings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and remove it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Fitting the new battery<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Insert the new battery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into its slot.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Carefully connect it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the motherboard.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Secure the battery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the screws.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reassembly: close and test the laptop<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Refitting the casing<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Put the cover back in place<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and make sure the <\/span><b>hard drive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is correctly seated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press around the edges to <\/span><b>clip the casing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> all the way round.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Screw all the casing screws back in<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Finalising the installation<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Replace the screws on the small hard drive cover<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2) and the <\/span><b>RAM<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cover (1).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Plug in the charger<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to start the first charge cycle.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If the battery in your powerful Acer Predator Helios 300 G3 571 is starting to weaken, don\u2019t panic. This guide shows you that you can handle the replacement yourself. 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