If your HP Spectre x360 13-w has a broken screen, will not charge, runs hot or will not start, we can diagnose and repair it at our Bermondsey workshop. It is a 13.3-inch 2-in-1 laptop from 2016. The SSD can be replaced but the memory is soldered, so storage is the only upgrade.
- Model number
- 13-w
- Released
- 2016
- Type
- 2-in-1 laptop
- Screen
- 13.3-inch
- Storage
- M.2 SSD, replaceable
- Memory
- Soldered
HP Spectre x360 13-w repairs and upgrades
Touchscreen replacement
The 13.3-inch touchscreen is bonded to its glass, so cracked glass, dead touch and display faults are all fixed by replacing the bonded panel.
Price confirmed before work starts
Windows repair and reinstall
This model does not meet Microsoft’s Windows 11 requirements, and Windows 10 reached end of support in October 2025. We can advise on the realistic options, including a lightweight Linux or ChromeOS Flex installation.
Battery replacement
A new internal battery is fitted and tested through a full charge and discharge. A battery of this age that swells should be replaced before it damages the trackpad or casing.
Price confirmed before work starts
Charging port and power repair
A charger that only works at a certain angle means a worn charging socket. We replace it and test the charging circuit behind it.
SSD and storage upgrade
The HP Spectre x360 13-w takes an M.2 SSD. We clone the existing drive to a larger one so Windows, programs and files carry over unchanged.
Price confirmed before work starts
Memory
Memory in the HP Spectre x360 13-w is soldered and cannot be upgraded. It is worth knowing this before paying anyone for a memory upgrade.
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 x360 13-w, 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.
Notes from the workshop
- Battery swelling that lifts the keyboard deck or trackpad does occur on these and should be dealt with promptly.
- Spectre machines have soldered memory and a bonded touchscreen, so both are fixed-specification parts.
Data recovery from the HP Spectre x360 13-w
The SSD in the HP Spectre x360 13-w 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 x360 13-w sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the HP Spectre range are the newer HP Spectre x360 13-ae (2017). It is the earliest 13.3-inch model of the range that we list.
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the HP Spectre x360 13-w be upgraded?
The SSD can be replaced with a larger M.2 drive. Memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded.
My HP Spectre x360 13-w 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.
How much does a HP Spectre x360 13-w screen replacement cost?
Price confirmed before work starts. The exact figure depends on the part your machine needs, and we confirm it before any work starts.
Is a 2016 HP Spectre x360 13-w still worth repairing?
It depends on the fault. A battery, SSD or charging socket is usually worth doing. A major board repair on an older machine may cost more than the machine is worth, and if that is the case we will say so.