How to Recover Data from a Laptop That Won’t Boot

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If the motherboard is dead but the SSD is fine, your files are 100% safe. You just need a way to “talk” to the drive.

Method 1: The “External Enclosure” (Easiest)

  1. Remove the SSD/HDD from the dead laptop.
  2. Buy an M.2 NVMe to USB Enclosure (for SSDs) or a SATA to USB Adapter (for HDDs). [Link to Amazon Product]
  3. Plug the drive into another working computer. It will appear just like a USB thumb drive. Copy your folders from Users > [YourName].

Method 2: Bootable Linux (No Hard Drive Removal)

If the laptop turns on but Windows is broken:

  1. Create a bootable Ubuntu Linux USB.
  2. Boot the laptop from that USB and select “Try Ubuntu” (don’t install!).
  3. Use the Linux File Manager to browse your Windows drive and copy files to an external cloud or another USB.

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