The HP Spectre x360 13-ap 40-Pin Touch Screen is available at Mascom International for KSh 18,500, in stock now as a brand new replacement part. It is a 13.3-inch FHD 1920x1080 LCD panel with the touch digitizer joined to the front as one assembly, built around the M133NVF3 R0 panel listed for the 13-ap0033dx. The HP Spectre x360 13-ap 40-Pin Touch Screen plugs into the laptop's display cable through a 40-pin connector, so it suits 13-ap units that shipped with the 40-pin version. You can collect it from our store at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for executives, lawyers, consultants and university students across Kenya who rely on a Spectre x360 every day, the HP Spectre x360 13-ap 40-Pin Touch Screen fixes a problem that is hard to work around. A drop from a desk in Upper Hill or a squeeze inside a crowded matatu bag can leave the glass shattered, touch dead or lines running down the picture. This part replaces the whole LCD and touch layer in one piece, bringing back a clear FHD picture and finger input. Your keyboard, hinge, battery and files stay exactly as they were.
Mascom International lists the HP Spectre x360 13-ap 40-Pin Touch Screen as its own product, so you know exactly which connector you are buying. That matters, because a panel with the wrong pin count will not plug in at all. Customers across Nairobi tell us the cheapest repair is the one that fits the first time. Bring your laptop or old screen to our Kimathi Street store to compare the connector before you pay, or order the HP Spectre x360 13-ap 40-Pin Touch Screen on WhatsApp and pay on arrival anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the HP Spectre x360 13-ap 40-Pin Touch Screen
How much is the HP Spectre x360 13-ap 40-Pin Touch Screen in Kenya?
The HP Spectre x360 13-ap 40-Pin Touch Screen costs KSh 18,500 at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD, sold as an unused replacement part. That price covers the full LCD and touch digitizer assembly, a 6-month warranty, and pay-on-arrival delivery across all 47 counties. It sits KSh 5,000 below our HP Spectre x360 13-ap Touch Screen Replacement and KSh 20,500 below the HP Spectre x360 13-ap 4K Screen Assembly, which is a complete lid. You can pay by M-Pesa or cash when the parcel reaches you.
How do I check whether my HP Spectre x360 13-ap needs the 40-pin or 30-pin screen?
Count the pins on the connector at the back of your old panel, or read the part number printed on its label. The HP Spectre x360 13-ap was sold with both 30-pin and 40-pin FHD touch panels, and the two cannot swap. A technician can open the lid, lift the old screen and photograph the connector and label for you. Send that photo to us on WhatsApp and we will confirm the match before you order. Matching by looks alone is how buyers end up with a screen that will not plug in.
Should I buy the HP Spectre x360 13-ap 40-Pin Touch Screen or the 4K Screen Assembly?
Choose the HP Spectre x360 13-ap 40-Pin Touch Screen if your laptop has the FHD 40-pin panel and only the screen is damaged. At KSh 18,500 it replaces the LCD and touch layer while you keep your existing lid, bezel and hinges. The HP Spectre x360 13-ap 4K Screen Assembly costs KSh 39,000 and arrives as a complete lid, which suits a laptop with a bent cover or broken hinge. Our HP Spectre x360 13-ap Touch Screen Replacement at KSh 23,500 is a separate FHD IPS listing, so compare its connector with yours too.
Which HP Spectre x360 13-ap models does this screen fit?
This 40-pin assembly is listed for the HP Spectre x360 13-ap0033dx, using the M133NVF3 R0 panel at 1920x1080. Other 13-ap units can take it when they shipped with an FHD touch panel and the same 40-pin connector. The full model number sits on the sticker under the laptop and in the HP Support Assistant app. Touch input returns once the matching screen is connected, and the tent and tablet modes keep working, because the 360-degree hinge belongs to the laptop body rather than the screen.
How do I protect a replacement HP Spectre x360 13-ap screen from Kenyan dust, heat and power problems?
Have the HP Spectre x360 13-ap 40-Pin Touch Screen fitted in a clean, closed room, since dust trapped under the bezel shows up as specks on the picture. Avoid leaving the laptop in a parked car during hot afternoons, as heat stresses the LCD and its adhesive. During KPLC power cuts and the surges that follow, charge through a surge-protected extension so a spike reaches the protector first. Carry the laptop in a padded sleeve on matatu and boda boda rides, because pressure on the lid is a common cause of cracked screens.
Can I fit the HP Spectre x360 13-ap 40-Pin Touch Screen myself?
Fitting it yourself is possible, but most owners are better served by a trained laptop technician. The job means removing the bezel, lifting the cracked panel without bending anything, and seating the 40-pin cable straight in its connector. A cable pushed in at an angle can stop the picture or touch from working. Ask the technician to test the picture, touch and every corner of the screen before the bezel goes back on. Keep the old panel until testing is done, in case you need to compare part numbers.
Is it worth replacing the screen on an HP Spectre x360 13-ap instead of buying another laptop?
For most owners, yes, because KSh 18,500 is a fraction of what a replacement convertible laptop costs in Kenya. The rest of a Spectre x360 13-ap, from its keyboard and speakers to its storage and battery, usually keeps working after a screen crack. Your files, apps and settings stay in place. It makes less sense when the laptop also has a failing battery, a faulty motherboard or a bent lid, so get those checked first. Buyers throughout Kenya report they would rather repair a Spectre they know than learn a new machine.
Who should buy the HP Spectre x360 13-ap 40-Pin Touch Screen, and who should skip it?
Buy it if you own a Spectre x360 13-ap with a 40-pin FHD touch panel and the lid, hinges and bezel are still sound. It suits professionals, students at Strathmore and USIU, and technicians in Nairobi who repair Spectres for clients. Skip it if your connector is 30-pin, if you want a 4K picture, or if the lid is bent. A 30-pin owner needs the 30-pin version of the panel. A 4K owner, or anyone with lid damage, is better served by the HP Spectre x360 13-ap 4K Screen Assembly, listed as a complete lid.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Display Panel
- 13.3-inch screen size — the same diagonal as the original Spectre x360 13-ap display, so it sits flush inside your existing bezel and lid.
- FHD 1920x1080 resolution — Full HD, about two million pixels, enough for sharp text in Word, Excel, contracts and patient records.
- LCD panel with a touch digitizer — the digitizer is the clear layer that senses your fingers, and here it comes joined to the LCD as one part.
- M133NVF3 R0 panel — the panel part number listed for this 40-pin assembly; matching it to the label on your old panel is the surest check.
- Restores finger touch input — tap, scroll, pinch to zoom and sign documents on screen once the assembly is connected to the laptop.
- Clears picture and touch faults together — cracks, dead spots, lines and ghost touches, the phantom taps a damaged screen registers on its own, all go with one part.
Compatibility and Connector
- 40-pin display connector — the number of contacts on the plug linking the screen to the motherboard; a 30-pin laptop cannot use this part.
- Listed for the HP Spectre x360 13-ap0033dx — other 13-ap units fit when they shipped with an FHD touch panel and a 40-pin connector.
- Not meant for 4K 13-ap units — laptops that came with the 4K panel are better matched with a 4K part, such as the complete 4K Screen Assembly.
- Touch models only — the assembly is made for laptops that left the factory with touch, which every Spectre x360 convertible did.
- Connects to your existing display cable — the thin ribbon running through the hinge that carries the picture is reused, not replaced.
- Check before you buy — count the connector pins or read the panel label, then send a photo on WhatsApp so we can confirm the match.
Build and Fit
- LCD and digitizer assembly only — the bezel, back cover and hinges stay on your laptop and are moved across during fitting.
- Unused part — it has never been fitted to another laptop, so the connector and glass carry no wear from an earlier machine.
- Fits the original screen opening — the 13.3-inch size and FHD layout match the factory part, so no trimming or adapters are needed.
- Handle by the edges — pressure on the centre of an LCD can damage it, so hold the assembly by its sides while fitting.
- Works with the 360-degree hinge — tent, stand and tablet modes depend on the laptop body and keep working after the swap.
- Test before closing up — check the picture, brightness and touch in all four corners before the bezel goes back on.
Inclusions and Support
- One HP Spectre x360 13-ap 40-Pin Touch Screen assembly — the LCD and touch digitizer as a single part, ready to connect.
- No bezel, cable or tools — your laptop's own bezel and display cable are reused, and fitting tools are not part of the item.
- 6-month warranty — covers the part against manufacturing defects, with claims handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
- Pay on arrival — inspect the part and check the connector when the parcel reaches you, then pay by M-Pesa or cash.
- Connector check on WhatsApp — send a photo of your old panel's label to +254 708 852 521 for a match before ordering.
- In-store comparison — bring your laptop to Kimathi Street and hold the old panel against the replacement before you pay.
Package Contents
The HP Spectre x360 13-ap 40-Pin Touch Screen arrives as a single LCD and touch digitizer assembly, packed to protect the glass and connector in transit. It is the panel only: no bezel, back cover, hinges, display cable or fitting tools come with it, because your laptop's own parts are reused. Keep the packaging until the screen is fitted and tested, so it can carry the part safely back to our service desk if a warranty claim is needed.
Warranty
The HP Spectre x360 13-ap 40-Pin Touch Screen carries a 6-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects in the panel and touch layer under normal use. Claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk on Kimathi Street. Keep your receipt and the original packaging to make a claim straightforward.
Where to Buy the HP Spectre x360 13-ap 40-Pin Touch Screen in Kenya
The HP Spectre x360 13-ap 40-Pin Touch Screen is ready at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Visit with your laptop or old panel and compare the connector side by side before you buy. As a bare panel with no bezel, it takes on the look of your existing lid, whatever colour your Spectre is.
Reach our team for a connector check or to place an order:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders in Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, while Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa and other major towns receive theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Every unit is backed by the 6-month warranty above. You get an honest description of what fits, a clear price with no surprises, and a service desk in the CBD that stays reachable after the sale.
