Quanta, a leading notebook original design manufacturer (ODM), reportedly suspended notebook supplies to HP for one week in September 2026. The move was allegedly intended to pressure HP into accepting price increases.
Quanta’s growing server business gave it more leverage in negotiations. The episode highlights potential friction in HP’s supply chain and could raise costs for the PC maker.
The reported halt comes as HP rolls out new AI-ready laptops, a key product focus. HP’s stock has recently shown strong momentum, but the supply-chain issue could present a new challenge for the company.