Asus ZenBook 2026 Repair and Data Recovery
Asus released three ZenBook models in 2026: UX3480, UX3607 and UX8407. Four earlier models kept their numbers and changed inside. We repair them at component level and recover data from them, in London or by insured courier from anywhere in the UK.
ZenBook models released in 2026
The model number is on the label underneath the laptop, after the word MODEL. The letters that follow it, such as UX3405MA, identify the exact version.
| Model | Number | Screen | Processor |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZenBook 14 | UX3480 | 14-inch OLED | Intel Core Ultra Series 3, AMD Ryzen AI 300/400 or Snapdragon X |
| ZenBook A16 | UX3607 | 16-inch OLED | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme |
| ZenBook Duo | UX8407 | 14-inch OLED | Intel Core Ultra Series 3 (Panther Lake) |
Earlier models updated in 2026
These kept the model number they launched with. The parts inside changed, so the full model number on the label matters when we order parts.
| Model | Number | What changed in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| ZenBook S 14 | UX5406 | Intel Core Ultra Series 3 |
| ZenBook S 16 | UM5606 | AMD Ryzen AI 400 |
| ZenBook 14 OLED | UM3406 | AMD Ryzen AI 400 |
| ZenBook A14 | UX3407 | Snapdragon X2 Elite and a 100W USB-C charger |
What is inside a 2026 ZenBook
- CPU platforms: Intel Core Ultra Series 3 Panther Lake (Duo UX8407, S 14 UX5406, ZenBook 14 UX3480), AMD Ryzen AI 400 (S 16 UM5606, ZenBook 14 UM3406/UX3480) and Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite (A14 UX3407) / X2 Elite Extreme (A16 UX3607).
- A16 UX3607: 16-inch OLED (3K 120Hz on higher configurations), soldered LPDDR5X up to 48GB, single M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 SSD slot, 70Wh battery, 130W USB-C charger. The refreshed A14 uses the same layout with a 100W USB-C charger.
- Duo UX8407: two 14-inch 2880x1800 144Hz OLED touchscreens, Ceraluminum chassis, 99Wh battery, soldered LPDDR5X, M.2 2280 SSD, USB-C Power Delivery charging, and a detachable keyboard that connects by magnetic pogo pins.
- ZenBook 14 UX3480 (Computex, June 2026) comes in Intel (UX3480AA), AMD (UX3480GA/KA) and Snapdragon (UX3480QA) versions, all with 14-inch OLED panels and Ceraluminum covers.
Repairs we carry out on 2026 ZenBook laptops
- Cracked or flickering OLED and LCD screens
- Battery and charging faults
- Keyboard and touchpad faults, including ScreenPad models
- Motherboard repair
- Hinge and lid damage
- SSD upgrades and data recovery
Where memory, storage or charging parts are soldered to the board, a fault there is a board-level repair, not a part swap. That is the work we do. See every year on the ZenBook page.
Data recovery from a 2026 ZenBook
When one of these laptops will not start, the files are usually still there. ZenBooks from these years store everything on an M.2 NVMe SSD. The memory is usually soldered to the board, but the SSD is not, so when the laptop itself has failed we can take the SSD out and read it directly.
Windows 11 switches on device encryption on many of these laptops without asking. If the drive is encrypted we need the BitLocker recovery key, which is normally saved in your Microsoft account.
| Initial consultation | Free |
| Deleted files on a standard hard drive | £99 + VAT |
| Logical recovery, 1TB to 4TB | £150 to £250 + VAT |
| Physical recovery, single drive | £450 + VAT |
| SSD recovery | £450 to £650 + VAT |
We start with a free consultation and give you a price before any recovery starts. See data recovery and the full price list.
Questions
Do you repair 2026 ZenBook laptops outside London?
Yes. We collect by insured courier from anywhere in the UK and send the laptop back the same way.
My ZenBook is not in the 2026 list. Can you repair it?
Almost certainly. The tables cover the models we see most. Call 020 7394 2521 with the model number from the label underneath.
Can you recover my files if the laptop will not turn on?
In most cases, yes. The SSD in a ZenBook can be removed and read directly, even when the motherboard has failed. The first look is free.
Get a quote
Tell us the model and what is wrong, and we reply with a quote. Bring the laptop to our London workshop at 80 Willow Walk, Unit 1, London SE1 5SY, or have it collected by insured courier from anywhere in the UK. Nothing is done until you have agreed the price.