This page sets out the repairs, upgrades and data recovery we carry out on the Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED BKF, with notes on what tends to go wrong and what can and cannot be upgraded. It is a 16-inch gaming laptop from 2023. Both the drive and, on most configurations, the memory can be upgraded, which makes it a good candidate for a refresh.
- Model number
- Aero 16 OLED BKF
- Released
- 2023
- Type
- Gaming laptop
- Screen
- 16-inch
- Storage
- M.2 SSD, two slots on most configurations
- Memory
- SODIMM slots
Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED BKF repairs and upgrades
Screen replacement
The 16-inch OLED panel is replaced like-for-like, matched by the part number on the original so that resolution, brightness and colour are the same as before.
Price confirmed before work starts
Memory upgrade
Most configurations of the Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED BKF have SODIMM memory slots, so memory can be increased. We check what is fitted and the maximum the board supports.
Graphics repair
The graphics chip is soldered to the board. Artefacts, crashes under load and a black screen with the fans running are diagnosed to the chip, its memory or its power stage, and repaired at board level where it is economical.
Windows repair and reinstall
The Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED BKF shipped with Windows 11. We repair start-up faults, reinstall Windows cleanly with your files kept, and remove malware.
Battery replacement
We replace the internal battery and check the charging circuit and adapter at the same time.
Price confirmed before work starts
Charging port and power repair
Depending on the configuration this charges through a round socket, USB-C or both. We test the adapter, the port and the charging circuit to find which has failed.
Overheating and fan repair
We strip the cooling system, clean the fans and heatsink fins and renew the thermal compound and pads. We check temperatures under load afterwards.
SSD and storage upgrade
Most configurations of the Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED BKF have two M.2 slots, so a second SSD can be added, or the existing one cloned to a larger drive.
Price confirmed before work starts
We also carry out keyboard and trackpad repair, motherboard repair, liquid damage repair, hinge and casing repair, virus removal on the Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED BKF, along with USB, HDMI and audio port repair, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth card replacement, webcam and speaker faults, BIOS password removal with proof of ownership and data transfer to a new machine.
Known issues with the Aero, AORUS and G Series range
- Most have two memory slots and two M.2 slots.
- Aero and AORUS laptops are thin for their power and need regular thermal servicing.
Data recovery from the Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED BKF
The SSD in the Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED BKF can be removed and imaged on our own equipment, so files can usually be recovered even when the machine will not start. Recent Windows machines often have device encryption or BitLocker switched on. If so we will need the recovery key, which is normally saved in your Microsoft account.
Estimate the cost with our data recovery calculator, or read about recovering files after a ransomware attack.
Where the Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED BKF sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the Gigabyte Aero, AORUS and G Series range are the older Gigabyte Aero 16 XE5 (2022) and the newer AORUS 16X ASG (2024).
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED BKF be upgraded?
The SSD can be replaced, and most configurations have a second M.2 slot. Memory is in slots on most configurations and can be increased.
My Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED BKF will not turn on. Is my data lost?
Usually not. The drive is separate from the fault in most cases, and we can remove it and copy your files even if the machine itself is not worth repairing.
Can the Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED BKF run Windows 11?
Yes. It shipped with Windows 11.
How do I get my Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED BKF to you?
Bring it to our workshop at Unit 1 The Willows, 80 Willow Walk, London SE1 5SY, or call 020 7237 6805 to ask about courier collection. We confirm the price before any work starts.