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This page lists products whose own name says they are for Acer laptops. So far that means pre-cut vinyl skins for Acer's Predator Helios gaming laptops: one for the 15.6-inch Predator Helios 300 and the Helios Neo 16, with choices by model code such as PH315-52, and one for the Predator Helios Neo 16S AI, model PHN16S-71. They come in finishes such as carbon fibre, glitter and matte black, and some choices add a keyboard cover. They are made to fit those Acer laptops, not made or approved by Acer. Everything else an Acer needs is sold by size and socket, and this page points to it.
Find your Acer's model code
A skin is cut to one model's lid and base, round the vents, hinges and ports, so it only fits the code it names. Acer puts a serial number label on the bottom of the laptop, with the SNID printed below the serial number. Acer's own Drivers and Manuals page accepts the serial number, the SNID or the model number, and brings up your exact model. Match that code, such as PHN16S-71, to the skin's choices. The name alone is not enough: "Helios" has covered several sizes and shapes.
Cooling a Predator
A Predator is built for games, and games make a laptop work hard and run warm. A cooling pad raises it and blows air towards the vents underneath, and a cooling stand with fans lifts the screen to a better height at the same time. Most pads give the largest laptop size they suit, so look for one that takes 16 inches. Do not let a skin or a case cover any vent.
Chargers, sleeves and the rest
- Charging. If your Acer charges through a round plug, read the original adapter's output line and choose a universal charger only if its voltage, tip and watts match. Smaller Acers that charge through USB-C take a USB-C charger with enough watts. Every charger has a UK plug.
- Carrying. A 15.6 or 16-inch gaming laptop is thicker than most, so check the depth of a 16-inch sleeve or a backpack compartment.
- Playing. The gaming department has mice, keyboards, controllers and headsets.
Questions people ask about Acer laptop accessories
Can I take a skin off later?
Yes. Vinyl skins peel off, so the finish underneath is kept for when you sell or pass on the laptop.
Will a Helios 300 skin fit a Helios Neo?
Only if the choices name your model code. Check the code on the label underneath before ordering.
Delivery is included in every price and tracked to your door.
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