Recover Windows 8 activation code with a crashed drive

I have checked the other posts but I can't find this issue. My friend has an HP 2000 (no other numbers or serial numbers anywhere.) Her drive crashed and burned. It won't work in any computer or my docking station. It just clicks for a while and then stops and then starts up again. Needles to say, I can't get it to boot so activation code recovery programs are not an option.
I bought a new drive for her and installed it and then I managed to get a Dell OEM Windows 8 disc but obviously I can't get anywhere without the activation code. I tried reading the bar code on the keyboard but my phone won't recognize it. Is there any way of getting the activation code for this comptuer? I even looked under the battery but there is no code anywhere.
Thanks in advance for any help.
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You can usually order Recovery Media from the support page of each model (US/CA) in the drivers/software list- but you need more than HP 2000 to find the correct page. There should be a Product number, Serial number etc printed somewhere- usually under the battery but you have indicated nothing is found there? Check in BIOS, on the first page, for Product Number & Serial number.
Once you have the info, use the button at top of this page titled "Support", then click "Download drivers" from the menu. Enter your Product Number. After entering PN click 'Go". On the next page use the dropdown menu to select your Operating System, click Next. A list will populate with drivers/software.Scroll down the list to see option to order Recovery Media.
You can also phone HP to order-but you will need Serial number.If you are in US or Canada:
http://www8.hp.com/ca/en/contact-hp/phone-assist.html
If you live in another part of the world, start here>>Contact HP
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