Asus TUF Gaming 2026 Repair and Data Recovery
Asus released one new TUF Gaming model in 2026, the TUF Gaming 16 FX610. 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.
TUF Gaming 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 FA507NV, identify the exact version.
| Model | Number | Screen | Processor |
|---|---|---|---|
| TUF Gaming 16 | FX610 | 16-inch IPS | Core i5-14450HX / i7-14650HX or Ryzen 7 260 + RTX 5050/5060/5070 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TUF Gaming A14 | FA401 | FA401GM with Ryzen AI 9 465 and RTX 5060, and FA401EA with Ryzen AI Max+ 392 |
| TUF Gaming F16 | FX608 | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus or Core i7-14650HX |
| TUF Gaming A16 | FA608 | AMD Ryzen 7 260 or Ryzen 9 8940HX, with a 2.5K 165Hz OLED option |
| TUF Gaming A18 | FA808 | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX with up to RTX 5070 Ti graphics |
What is inside a 2026 TUF Gaming
- CES 2026 (January): A14 FA401 refreshed as FA401GM (Ryzen AI 9 465 + RTX 5060, up to 32GB LPDDR5X soldered) and FA401EA (Ryzen AI Max+ 392 with integrated Radeon 8060S and no discrete GPU, up to 64GB soldered). Both have a 73Wh battery, two M.2 2280 slots and USB4 Type-C charging.
- March 2026: F16 FX608 (Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus or Core i7-14650HX), A16 FA608 (Ryzen 7 260 / Ryzen 9 8940HX) and A18 FA808 (Ryzen 9 8940HX, up to RTX 5070 Ti) refreshed. The 16-inch models gain a 2.5K 165Hz OLED option and a 300Hz IPS option.
- New model: TUF Gaming 16 FX610 (no A/F letter in the name), a separate 16-inch design with Core i5-14450HX / i7-14650HX or Ryzen 7 260 and RTX 5050/5060/5070, a 63Wh battery, 150W barrel adapter and USB-C power delivery.
- The A16, F16, A18 and TUF Gaming 16 keep two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots and two M.2 2280 slots; the larger models use a 90Wh battery.
Repairs we carry out on 2026 TUF Gaming laptops
- Screen replacement
- Fan and cooling repairs
- Charging port faults
- Motherboard and graphics repair
- Keyboard replacement
- SSD and memory upgrades
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 TUF Gaming page.
Data recovery from a 2026 TUF Gaming
When one of these laptops will not start, the files are usually still there. TUF Gaming laptops have two M.2 NVMe slots, so there may be a second SSD fitted. Tell us if there is, so that we recover the right one.
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 TUF Gaming laptops outside London?
Yes. We collect by insured courier from anywhere in the UK and send the laptop back the same way.
My TUF Gaming 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 TUF Gaming laptop 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.