This page sets out the repairs, upgrades and data recovery we carry out on the HP Pavilion 15-aw, with notes on what tends to go wrong and what can and cannot be upgraded. The HP Pavilion 15-aw is a 2016 laptop with a 15.6-inch screen. Both the drive and, on most configurations, the memory can be upgraded, which makes it a good candidate for a refresh.
- Model number
- 15-aw
- Released
- 2016
- Type
- Laptop
- Screen
- 15.6-inch
- Storage
- M.2 SSD, replaceable
- Memory
- SODIMM slots
HP Pavilion 15-aw repairs and upgrades
Screen replacement
A broken 15.6-inch screen is replaced with a panel of the same resolution and finish. We check the display cable while the lid is open.
Price confirmed before work starts
Windows repair and reinstall
This model does not meet Microsoft’s Windows 11 requirements, and Windows 10 reached end of support in October 2025. We can advise on the realistic options, including a lightweight Linux or ChromeOS Flex installation.
Battery replacement
The battery is internal and held by screws. We fit a new one, then calibrate and test it under load. At this age, short runtime and sudden shutdowns usually point to a worn battery and not a board fault.
Price confirmed before work starts
Charging port and power repair
A charger that only works at a certain angle means a worn charging socket. We replace it and test the charging circuit behind it.
SSD and storage upgrade
The HP Pavilion 15-aw takes an M.2 SSD. We clone the existing drive to a larger one so Windows, programs and files carry over unchanged.
Price confirmed before work starts
Memory upgrade
Most configurations of the HP Pavilion 15-aw have SODIMM memory slots, so memory can be increased. We check what is fitted and the maximum the board supports.
We also carry out keyboard and trackpad repair, motherboard repair, liquid damage repair, overheating and fan repair, hinge and casing repair, virus removal on the HP Pavilion 15-aw, 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.
What we see on the bench
- Hinge failure is the Pavilion repair we see most. The hinge stiffens, then pulls its mounts out of the lid or base.
- Older configurations with a mechanical hard drive are transformed by an SSD.
- HP product names such as 15-eg or 14-dv cover many sub-models, so we confirm parts against the full product number on the base.
Data recovery from the HP Pavilion 15-aw
The SSD in the HP Pavilion 15-aw can be removed and imaged on our own equipment, so files can usually be recovered even when the machine will not start.
Estimate the cost with our data recovery calculator, or read about recovering files after a ransomware attack.
Where the HP Pavilion 15-aw sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the HP Pavilion range are the older HP Pavilion 15-ab (2015) and the newer HP Pavilion 15-cc (2017).
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the HP Pavilion 15-aw be upgraded?
The SSD can be replaced with a larger M.2 drive. Memory is in slots on most configurations and can be increased.
My HP Pavilion 15-aw 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.
Where do I find the model number on my laptop?
The product name and product number are on the base label, or under the battery on older models. On many HP laptops Fn + Esc shows them on screen. For this model, look for 15-aw.
Can the HP Pavilion 15-aw run Windows 11?
Not officially. It does not meet Microsoft's processor and security requirements.