HP Spectre 13-v Repair
If your HP Spectre 13-v 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-v is a 2016 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-v
- Released
- 2016
- Type
- Laptop
- Screen
- 13.3-inch
- Storage
- M.2 SSD, replaceable
- Memory
- Soldered
Repairs we carry out on the HP Spectre 13-v
Screen replacement
Cracked, flickering or lined 13.3-inch screens are replaced with a matching panel. Where the picture comes and goes as the lid moves, we check the display cable and hinges first.
Price confirmed before work starts
Memory
Memory in the HP Spectre 13-v is soldered and cannot be upgraded. It is worth knowing this before paying anyone for a memory upgrade.
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. On a 2016 machine a worn battery is the likely cause of short runtime, and we measure its capacity before recommending anything else.
Price confirmed before work starts
Charging port and power repair
The round charging socket wears and works loose. On most configurations it is a separate part on a short cable and is replaced without motherboard work.
SSD and storage upgrade
The HP Spectre 13-v 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
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-v, 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.
What we see on the bench
- 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 13-v
The SSD in the HP Spectre 13-v 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-v 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 13-v be upgraded?
The SSD can be replaced with a larger M.2 drive. Memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded.
My HP Spectre 13-v 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.
Can the HP Spectre 13-v run Windows 11?
Not officially. It does not meet Microsoft's processor and security requirements.
How do I get my HP Spectre 13-v to you?
Bring it to our workshop at Unit 1 The Willows, 80 Willow Walk, London SE1 5SY, or call 020 7237 6805 to ask about courier collection. We confirm the price before any work starts.