Laptop screen broken! How can I get my data?

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Overview of Laptop Screen Damage

If your laptop's screen is broken, getting at your data might seem like a problem. Don't panic! Your data can be recovered. If you're unsure what to do after dropping your laptop (or if you don't even want to look at that shattered screen), read on from this page on tools.

This article will provide you with some suggestions on how to retrieve data from a damaged laptop screen and convert it back into electronic files that can be used on another computer or within online applications like Google Drive or Dropbox. You don't have to lose your data – here's all the information you need about damaged laptop screens and how to extract the information they hold.

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How can I retrieve data from a laptop with a broken screen?

If your laptop screen is broken, there are still a few methods you can try to retrieve data from the device. One option is to remove the hard drive from the laptop and connect it as an external drive to another computer. This way, you can access the files on the hard drive and copy them to another machine. Another alternative is to connect an external display to your laptop.

1. Remove the hard drive and export all data to another device

First, remove the hard drive from the laptop.

So, if your laptop screen is broken, the question is how you get the data off of it. One way to do this is to take out its hard drive and transfer all the data to another device – another laptop or desktop computer. It's worth trying to remove and export as much data as possible when your laptop's screen is broken because your information is still intact.

To access the data this way, you'll need some basic knowledge of how to remove a hard drive from a laptop. So, to get at the data, the hard drive will have to be extracted from your computer. This will require a few tools: a screwdriver and a USB universal hard drive adapter.

Here are the steps to follow:

< strong > Step 1 : There is a panel on the back or side of your laptop that gives you access to the hard drive. Unscrew it with a small screwdriver and remove the panel. Take out the hard drive.

< strong > Step 2:< /strong> Use a compatible USB adapter and plug the drive in. For example, if your laptop uses a 2.5-inch SATA hard drive, you'll need a 2.5-inch SATA to USB adapter.

Step 3: Boot up a working laptop or desktop computer and connect your hard drive to it.

Transferring the data manually by copying it from the drive to a new computer can take hours. Moreover, many programs won't start after a manual transfer, and some user data and configurations aren't mobile from your machine. So, how can you retrieve the data from a laptop with a broken screen quickly and easily?

Use the Todo PCTrans tool to export all data.

The "Data Rescue" feature, provided by the Todo PCTrans tool, allows you to scan and transfer files from one PC to another – even if the source PC is not functioning properly. Whether you want to copy everything from your old computer to a new one or retrieve the few remaining files on it for yourself, Todo PCTrans can help you achieve that.

Step 1: Remove the hard drive from your old computer.

1. Turn off and unplug the computer. If you're using a laptop, remove the battery as well.
2. Open up the case of your old computer and locate the hard drive.
3. Use a screwdriver to open the outer casing and access the hard drive.
4. Unplug the hard drive and its power cord, then remove it from the computer.

Step 2: Connect the hard drive to the new computer

Multiple connectivity options:

1. USB hard drive enclosure: Use this special case to connect your old hard drive and plug it into the new computer via USB.
2. USB hard drive adapter: This is like a "cable" that connects one end to the hard drive and the other end to a USB port on the new computer.
3. Desktop computer: If your new computer is a desktop, you can connect the old hard drive directly as a second drive.

Step 3: Restore/migrate apps, files, and accounts from the old hard drive.

1. Download and run the Todo PCTrans tool. Choose "Data Transfer" mode, then click "Start."

2. Review the steps, then click “Scan.”

3. Make sure the hard drive is connected to your computer. Select the old drive you want to recover, then click “Continue.”

4. Choose the apps, files, and accounts you want to save.

5. Wait a few seconds for the data to transfer.

With it, you can access all your data without the fear of losing more precious memories. You'll just need a functioning computer and some USB flash drives. You might even find that you didn't lose anything from your cracked laptop. Download PCTrans and give it a try.

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Get data with an external display

Another way to access files from a laptop with a broken screen is by using an external monitor. The LCD screen on your laptop might still work (just not display anything), so you'll need an external monitor to view your data. For this process, you'll need to use either a VGA cable or an HDMI cable, depending on the monitor you're using.

Here are the steps to follow:

Step 1: Connect the monitor to power and turn it on.

Step 2 Plug one end of the VGA or HDMI cable into the monitor, and the other end into your laptop.

Step 3: Turn on your laptop and follow the on-screen instructions. If you don't see an option to extend your desktop to another monitor, check your laptop's settings, and if necessary, install DisplayLink software (free). This will allow you to access files on your laptop's hard drive through the external monitor while still using your laptop (even if its screen isn't working).

Step 4: With access to the laptop's hard drive, you can retrieve data from the damaged laptop screen.

Conclusions

If you need to retrieve data from a broken laptop screen, you can employ any of the methods we've discussed above. Unfortunately, you won't be able to see anything on the damaged screen, but these methods should help you recover some of your information. In case of future emergencies, having a tool like Todo PCTrans for data migration on hand can help alleviate the panic when faced with a laptop with a broken screen. You can also use this software to move installed programs to another drive in Windows.