If your HP Spectre 13-af has a broken screen, will not charge, runs hot or will not start, we can diagnose and repair it at our Bermondsey workshop. The HP Spectre 13-af is a 2017 laptop with a 13.3-inch screen. The SSD can be replaced but the memory is soldered, so storage is the only upgrade.
- Model number
- 13-af
- Released
- 2017
- Type
- Laptop
- Screen
- 13.3-inch
- Storage
- M.2 SSD, replaceable
- Memory
- Soldered
HP Spectre 13-af repairs and upgrades
Screen replacement
A broken 13.3-inch screen is replaced with a panel of the same resolution and finish. We check the display cable while the lid is open.
Price confirmed before work starts
Battery replacement
The battery is internal and held by screws. We fit a new one, then calibrate and test it under load. On a 2017 machine a worn battery is the likely cause of short runtime, and we measure its capacity before recommending anything else.
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Charging port and power repair
We replace worn charging sockets and repair USB-C ports and charging circuits at component level. The adapter is tested first, because it is the cheapest thing to be wrong.
SSD and storage upgrade
The HP Spectre 13-af takes an M.2 SSD. We clone the existing drive to a larger one so Windows, programs and files carry over unchanged.
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Memory
Memory in the HP Spectre 13-af is soldered and cannot be upgraded. It is worth knowing this before paying anyone for a memory upgrade.
Windows repair and reinstall
Windows 11 support depends on the processor: versions with an 8th-generation Intel Core or Ryzen 2000-series chip or newer qualify, and earlier ones do not. We check yours and advise.
We also carry out keyboard and trackpad repair, motherboard repair, liquid damage repair, overheating and fan repair, hinge and casing repair, virus removal on the HP Spectre 13-af, 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.
Known issues with the Spectre range
- Spectre machines have soldered memory and a bonded touchscreen, so both are fixed-specification parts.
- Battery swelling that lifts the keyboard deck or trackpad does occur on these and should be dealt with promptly.
Data recovery from the HP Spectre 13-af
The SSD in the HP Spectre 13-af can be removed and imaged on our own equipment, so files can usually be recovered even when the machine will not start.
Estimate the cost with our data recovery calculator, or read about recovering files after a ransomware attack.
Where the HP Spectre 13-af sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the HP Spectre range are the older HP Spectre x360 13-w (2016) and the newer HP Spectre x360 13-ap (2018).
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the HP Spectre 13-af be upgraded?
The SSD can be replaced with a larger M.2 drive. Memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded.
My HP Spectre 13-af 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.
Where do I find the model number on my laptop?
The product name and product number are on the base label, or under the battery on older models. On many HP laptops Fn + Esc shows them on screen. For this model, look for 13-af.
Can the HP Spectre 13-af run Windows 11?
It depends on the processor. Versions with an 8th-generation Intel Core or Ryzen 2000-series chip or newer are supported.