We repair the Huawei MateBook 16s at our workshop in Bermondsey, from cracked screens and worn batteries to board faults and data recovery. It is a 16-inch laptop from 2022, identified by model number CREF-X. The SSD can be replaced but the memory is soldered, so storage is the only upgrade.
- Model number
- CREF-X
- Released
- 2022
- Type
- Laptop
- Screen
- 16-inch
- Storage
- M.2 SSD, replaceable
- Memory
- Soldered
What we repair on the Huawei MateBook 16s
Screen replacement
Cracked, flickering or lined 16-inch screens are replaced with a matching panel. Where the picture comes and goes as the lid moves, we check the display cable and hinges first.
Price confirmed before work starts
SSD and storage upgrade
The Huawei MateBook 16s 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
Memory in the Huawei MateBook 16s is soldered and cannot be upgraded. It is worth knowing this before paying anyone for a memory upgrade.
Windows repair and reinstall
The Huawei MateBook 16s 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. On a 2022 machine a worn battery is the likely cause of short runtime, and we measure its capacity before recommending anything else.
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Charging port and power repair
Charging is over USB-C. A loose or dead port is replaced where it is a separate part, or repaired on the motherboard where it is soldered.
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 Huawei MateBook 16s, 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 MateBook range
- On models with the camera in the keyboard, the camera is replaced with the keyboard assembly.
- Memory is soldered on MateBook and MagicBook laptops; most have a replaceable M.2 SSD.
- Charging is over USB-C, and port or charging-circuit faults are the common board repair.
Data recovery from the Huawei MateBook 16s
The SSD in the Huawei MateBook 16s 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 Huawei MateBook 16s sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the Huawei MateBook range are the older Huawei MateBook 16 (2021) and the newer Huawei MateBook D 16 (2024).
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the Huawei MateBook 16s be upgraded?
The SSD can be replaced with a larger M.2 drive. Memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded.
My Huawei MateBook 16s 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.
How do I get my Huawei MateBook 16s 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.
How much does a Huawei MateBook 16s screen replacement cost?
Price confirmed before work starts. The exact figure depends on the part your machine needs, and we confirm it before any work starts.