HP Spectre x360 - switch off Power LED

[quda]

I have a new HP Spectre X360 (model 14-ef0022nn) and the LED on the Power button (top right on the keyboard) is always on. It is very disturbing at night when watching movies.

How can I switch it off ?

[erico]

I have a Spectre x360 -13-ap0000 series laptop.

When I turn it on, as long as the laptop is running that led remains on.

I doubt you will be able to disable it.

What may be a simple workaround would be to put a small piece of electrical tape over the LED.

[quda]

Thanks for tip,

I am expecting though an official resolution for HP

[erico]

Hi @quda 

I think you do not quite understand what the forum is and does.

I can ask for a paid agent to help you.

Good luck!

[Raj_05]

Hi @quda,

Welcome to HP Support Community.  

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you. 

The power LED on the HP Spectre x360 can be turned off by changing the power settings in Windows 10. Here are the steps.

1. Open the Windows 10 settings by clicking on the Start button and selecting the gear icon or by pressing the Windows key + I on your keyboard.
2. Click on "System".
3. Click on "Power & sleep" in the left-hand menu.
4. Click on "Additional power settings" on the right-hand side.
5. Click on "Choose what the power buttons do" on the left-hand side.
6. Click on "Change settings that are currently unavailable".
7. Scroll down to the "Shutdown settings" section and uncheck the box next to "Turn on fast startup (recommended)".
8. Click on "Save changes".

After completing these steps, the power LED on your HP Spectre x360 should no longer light up when the device is in sleep mode or turned off.

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day.

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Alden4
HP Support

[quda]

thanks @Alden4 but your suggestion doesn't apply, as I have Windows 11.

Couldn't find those settings, the menu is completely different.

[quda]

Moreover, it seems you didn't understand my issue: I want this Power LED disabled at all times, especially when the computer is on. Instead your proposed solution applies only  "when the device is in sleep mode or turned off" 

[Raj_05]

Hi @quda,

Thank you for your response, 

Due to limited support, I would request you contact our HP Support and our Support Engineers should be able to sort this out. HP Support can be reached by clicking on the following link.

https://www.hp.com/contacthp/

Please feel free to contact us here anytime you need any further assistance.

Have a great day!

Alden4
HP Support

[quda]

I've just talked with HP support.

As expected they had no idea about this issue. And no resolution, of course. 😡

As a note, every time I  I called HP Support in the last 8 years, and it wasn't a few times, they were never able to help me with anything or solve anything; always the same excuses. Useless service. So lame....

[Raj_05]

Hi @quda,

Welcome to HP Support Community.  

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

The Power LED on HP Spectre x360 is designed to indicate the status of the laptop's power, and it cannot be switched off permanently. However, you can turn off the Power LED temporarily by following the steps below.

1. Press the Windows key + X and select "Device Manager" from the menu.
2. Expand the "System devices" section and find "Intel(R) Management Engine Interface."
3. Right-click on it and select "Disable device."
4. Confirm the action by clicking "Yes" in the pop-up window.
5. The Power LED should now be off.

Note that disabling the Intel(R) Management Engine Interface device may affect the performance and security of your HP Spectre x360 laptop. Therefore, it is recommended to enable the device back on once you're done by repeating the same steps and selecting "Enable device" instead of "Disable device." 

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day.

Please click “Accepted Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution. Click the “Kudos/Thumbs Up" on the bottom right to say “Thanks” for helping!

Alden4
HP Support