This page sets out the repairs, upgrades and data recovery we carry out on the Medion Erazer Defender P30, with notes on what tends to go wrong and what can and cannot be upgraded. The Medion Erazer Defender P30 is a 2022 gaming 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
- Erazer Defender P30
- Released
- 2022
- Type
- Gaming laptop
- Screen
- 15.6-inch
- Storage
- M.2 SSD, plus a 2.5-inch bay on some configurations
- Memory
- SODIMM slots
Medion Erazer Defender P30 repairs and upgrades
Screen replacement
We replace the 15.6-inch panel with one that matches the original resolution and refresh rate. A cheaper 60Hz panel will physically fit many gaming laptops, and we do not fit one unless you ask for it.
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
The Medion Erazer Defender P30 has an M.2 slot and, on some configurations, a 2.5-inch bay. Machines that shipped with a hard drive are much faster once moved to an SSD.
Price confirmed before work starts
Memory upgrade
Most configurations of the Medion Erazer Defender P30 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 Medion Erazer Defender P30 shipped with Windows 11. We repair start-up faults, reinstall Windows cleanly with your files kept, and remove malware.
Battery replacement
The battery is internal and held by screws. We fit a new one, then calibrate and test it under load. On a 2022 machine a worn battery is the likely cause of short runtime, and we measure its capacity before recommending anything else.
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 Medion Erazer Defender P30, 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
- Medion laptops are sold through UK supermarkets and online. The MD number on the base label identifies the exact build.
- Many Erazer gaming models are built on chassis shared with other brands, which helps with parts.
Data recovery from the Medion Erazer Defender P30
The SSD in the Medion Erazer Defender P30 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 Medion Erazer Defender P30 sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the Medion Akoya and Erazer range are the older Medion Akoya E15301 (2020). It is the most recent 15.6-inch model of the range that we list.
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the Medion Erazer Defender P30 be upgraded?
The M.2 SSD can be replaced, and some configurations also have a 2.5-inch bay. Memory is in slots on most configurations and can be increased.
My Medion Erazer Defender P30 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 Medion Erazer Defender P30 run Windows 11?
Yes. It shipped with Windows 11.
How do I get my Medion Erazer Defender P30 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.