Busted laptop

[Oracle6]

I have an old laptop broken during a move. The glass is cracked and I can access data. Is there a way to transfer data to my new laptop?

[NonSequitur777]

@Oracle6,

Welcome to our HP Community forum!

Yes, you can still transfer your data from the broken laptop to your new one, even if the screen is cracked. Here are a few methods, depending on the condition of the old laptop:

1. External Display (if laptop still powers on):

 

• Connect an external monitor or TV using HDMI or VGA.

• Power on the old laptop; if it still works, you can access your files and transfer them using:

  • USB flash drive or external hard drive

  • Cloud storage (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, etc.)

  • Direct transfer over Wi-Fi using file sharing or a transfer cable

2. Remove the Hard Drive (if laptop doesn’t power on or screen is unusable):

• Remove the hard drive from the old laptop.

• Use a USB-to-SATA adapter or external hard drive enclosure to connect the old drive to your new laptop or a different PC via USB.

• Your old drive should show up like an external drive, and you can copy files over.

If the data is critical and you’re uncomfortable opening the laptop, a local computer repair shop can help extract the drive safely, usually for a small fee.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[Oracle6]

Thank you so much. What great advise. I'll start tomorrow. Thanks so much.

A techno idiot

[NonSequitur777]

@Oracle6,

You're welcome and good luck!

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777