If your HP Spectre x360 16-f 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 16-inch 2-in-1 laptop from 2021. The SSD can be replaced but the memory is soldered, so storage is the only upgrade.
- Model number
- 16-f
- Released
- 2021
- Type
- 2-in-1 laptop
- Screen
- 16-inch
- Storage
- M.2 SSD, replaceable
- Memory
- Soldered
HP Spectre x360 16-f repairs and upgrades
Touchscreen replacement
The 16-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
Charging port and power repair
Charging is over USB-C. A loose or dead port is replaced where it is a separate part, or repaired on the motherboard where it is soldered.
SSD and storage upgrade
The HP Spectre x360 16-f 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 16-f is soldered and cannot be upgraded. It is worth knowing this before paying anyone for a memory upgrade.
Windows repair and reinstall
The HP Spectre x360 16-f meets Microsoft’s Windows 11 requirements in most configurations. We upgrade from Windows 10, which reached end of support in October 2025, or reinstall Windows 11 cleanly with your files kept.
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
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 16-f, 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
- 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 16-f
The SSD in the HP Spectre x360 16-f can be removed and imaged on our own equipment, so files can usually be recovered even when the machine will not start. Recent Windows machines often have device encryption or BitLocker switched on. If so we will need the recovery key, which is normally saved in your Microsoft account.
Estimate the cost with our data recovery calculator, or read about recovering files after a ransomware attack.
Where the HP Spectre x360 16-f sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the HP Spectre range are the newer HP Spectre x360 16-aa (2024). It is the earliest 16-inch model of the range that we list.
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the HP Spectre x360 16-f be upgraded?
The SSD can be replaced with a larger M.2 drive. Memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded.
My HP Spectre x360 16-f 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 16-f 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.
Where do I find the model number on my 2-in-1 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 16-f.