Quanta halts HP notebook supply for a week to push for higher prices

Taiwanese ODM Quanta reportedly suspended notebook shipments to HP for one week in September 2026 to force higher procurement prices. Quanta leveraged its booming server business in the standoff, and HP ultimately raised prices.

• Quanta paused HP notebook shipments for one week in September 2026
• The dispute centered on higher notebook procurement prices
• Quanta used its surging server business as leverage
• HP ultimately raised prices as a result