This page sets out the repairs, upgrades and data recovery we carry out on the HP Omen 880, with notes on what tends to go wrong and what can and cannot be upgraded. It is a gaming desktop from 2017. Parts are matched to the exact chassis, so the model number matters when we quote.
- Model number
- 880
- Released
- 2017
- Type
- Gaming desktop
- Storage
- SATA bays and M.2, by configuration
- Memory
- DIMM slots
Repairs we carry out on the HP Omen 880
Power supply repair
We test and replace failed power supplies. Many branded desktops use a manufacturer-specific unit, which we match to the exact chassis.
Windows repair and reinstall
Windows 11 support depends on the processor: versions with an 8th-generation Intel Core or Ryzen 2000-series chip or newer qualify, and earlier ones do not. We check yours and advise.
Graphics repair
We diagnose and replace failed graphics cards, and check that the power supply and case can take the card you want before an upgrade.
SSD and storage upgrade
The HP Omen 880 has room for SATA drives and, on most boards, an M.2 SSD. The usual upgrade is an SSD for Windows and programs with the old drive kept for storage.
Price confirmed before work starts
Memory upgrade
The HP Omen 880 uses standard desktop memory. We check the board’s limits and fit matched modules.
Overheating and fan repair
Overheating and noise are usually dust or a failing fan. We clean the system, replace what has failed and check temperatures under load.
We also carry out motherboard repair, virus removal on the HP Omen 880, along with no-picture and no-boot diagnosis, port repair, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth card replacement and data transfer to a new PC.
What we see on the bench
- Liquid cooler pumps and dust build-up are the common causes of overheating.
- Omen and Pavilion Gaming towers take standard graphics cards, though some generations use an HP-specific motherboard and power supply.
Data recovery from the HP Omen 880
Desktop drives are removed and imaged on our own equipment. If the HP Omen 880 has more than one drive, or a RAID array, bring the whole machine so we can see how it was set up.
Estimate the cost with our data recovery calculator, or read about recovering files after a ransomware attack.
Where the HP Omen 880 sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the HP Pavilion, Envy and Omen desktop range are the older HP Pavilion Desktop 510 (2016) and the newer HP Omen Obelisk 875 (2018).
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the HP Omen 880 be upgraded?
Drives can be added or replaced. Memory uses standard slots and can be increased.
My HP Omen 880 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.
Is a 2017 HP Omen 880 still worth repairing?
It depends on the fault. A battery, SSD or charging socket is usually worth doing. A major board repair on an older machine may cost more than the machine is worth, and if that is the case we will say so.
Where do I find the model number on my gaming desktop?
The model is on a label on the back, side or underside of the machine. For this model, look for 880.