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In the following guide I explain how to replace the left hinge in a HP Pavilion dv9000 laptop.
Broken left hinge is a known issue with HP Pavilion dv9000/dv9100/dv9200/dv9400 series laptops. A while ago HP was fixing this issue at no charge under the service enhancement program. This program has expired on May 31, 2009 and now you are on your own.
I believe this guide will work with some other HP Pavilion laptops even though replacement part numbers can be different. If it works for you, please mention the laptop model number in the comments below.
I will explain how to find correct parts for this repair at the end of the guide.
STEP 1.
Remove six screws located in the battery compartment. These screws secure the switch cover.
STEP 2.
Remove the switch cover and place it upside down on the keyboard. Be careful because the switch cover is attached to the motherboard via a flat ribbon cable.
For more detailed instructions for removing the switch cover please check out my previous guide about removing the keyboard.
STEP 3.
Remove five screws seals from the display bezel.
Remove all five screws found under these seals.
STEP 4.
Remove display bezel.
You’ll find more detailed instructions for removing the bezel in my previous post about removing and replacing the LCD screen.
When you remove the display bezel, you can take a closer look at the left hinge damage.
STEP 5.
Disconnect the screen backlight connector from the right side of the inverter board.
Remove six screws securing display hinges. Three screws from each hinge.
STEP 6.
Now you can separate the display cover from the LCD screen and access the video cable.
Remove sticky tape securing the connection and unplug the video cable from the LCD screen.
STEP 7.
Remove two screws from each side of the screen. These screws securing the LCD screen to the hinge brackets.
STEP 8.
Remove the LCD screen.
STEP 9.
Remove three screws securing the left hinge.
By the way, the display part number is located on a sticker glued to the video cable connector. Write down the display part number because you’ll need it later in order to find correct hinges for your laptop. In my laptop the display part number is 432949-001.
STEP 10.
Remove the left hinge assembly from the laptop.
STEP 11.
Separate the hinge cover from the hinge.
The broken left hinge is removed and ready to be replaced with a new one.
Unfortunately, in my laptop I found another damaged part, it’s the display cover.
All four screw anchors are missing and if I assemble the display panel like that, I will not be able to screw the left hinge to the display cover. The display cover has to be replaced too.
After you remove the LCD screen, it’s very easy to replace the display cover. Simply unglue the wireless card antenna cables, microphone cable, webcam cable (if you have any) from the cover and replace the cover with a new one.
How to find new hinges and display cover.
HP uses different LCD screens in Pavilion dv9000/dv9100/dv9200/dv9400 laptops. Some LCD screens come with single lamp, others come with dual lamp.
I found all LCDs listed in the service manual for HP Pavilion dv9000 and dv9200 on the page 151. By the way, for dv9100 and dv9400 HP links to the same manual and I assume you can use same part number for these models too.
Display Assembly Spare Part Number Information
For use with full-featured computer models (includes camera, camera cable, and microphones)
17.0-inch, SXGA+, TFT Single Lamp with BrightView – 432947-001
17.0-inch, WXGA+, TFT Single Lamp with BrightView – 432946-001
17.0-inch, WXGA+, TFT Dual Lamp with BrightView – 432948-001For use with de-featured computer models (includes microphones)
17.0-inch, SXGA+, TFT Single Lamp with BrightView – 432950-001
17.0-inch, WXGA+, TFT Single Lamp with BrightView – 432949-001
17.0-inch, WXGA+, TFT Dual Lamp with BrightView – 432951-001
In the step 9 I found that I have 432949-001 screen installed in my laptop, so I have to use hinges and cover for screens with single lamp.
You’ll find part numbers for display hinges and display cover (enclosure) on the page 87 in the same manual.
Display Hinge Kit (includes left and right display hinges)
For use with Dual Lamp display panels – 432964-001
For use with Single Lamp display panels – 432963-001Display enclosures
For use with Dual Lamp display panels – 432958-001
For use with Single Lamp display panel – 432957-001
I already ordered new hinges and display cover and install them soon.
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September 2nd, 2010 at 3:23 am
Completed repair August 29, 2010….your pics were identical to what I found inside my HP Pavillion dv9000, including the bottom left side LCD cover damage where the fastners are placed.. Well done with these instructions as I would not have attempted such a repair without your guide. I also used your guide to order the new LCD cover, again would not have known the correct part to order without your guide.
Chapeau Messr InsidMyLaptop.com!!
DR
August 20th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
So if you’re also replacing the right hinge: It’s a little different. Only one screw in front during step 9. 2 more screws underneath the hinge, in the battery compartment. I really had to wrench the plastic hinge cover off too. But all other instructions should stay the same.
August 3rd, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Thanks. My Right hinge broke on my hp pavilion 9700. I ordered the replacement part of of ebay for half the price of hp and used your directions. I fixed it myself and only spent $38 on the part by doing it myself. Thanks a bunch.
July 18th, 2010 at 11:17 pm
dyde,
Isn’t it similar to replacing left hinge?
July 18th, 2010 at 6:38 am
Thanks for your website. I was able to install the left hinge successfully on a dv9700. Your instructions were both accurate and helpful. I need now to replace the right hinge, but i don’t understant how to, could you give me few instructions please ???? (dyde from france)
July 17th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
BigD,
It’s hard for me to tell without looking at the laptop.
If your hinge looks like one shown on the second picture in the step 11, it definitely has to be replaced.
July 16th, 2010 at 6:21 am
@Laptop Tech:
thanks for the advice. I got to look at it more deeply and found it it was the screwhole that is broken off, and I took a look at the laptop cover and ur right, it is located on the cover. thanks for your help. but I don’t know if I’ll still have to replace the hinges, I can’t tell. what do you think? I mean, does the screw pass thru the hole in the hinges to screw into the screwhole attached to the cover assy.? maybe my hinges are fine?
btw, I’d been reading some other comments and some have similar problems like me, only mind is blue, not pink. Also I can see whatever on my screen fine, it’s just often there is the annoying thin, blue film that covers it, like a blue-stringed net covers my entire screen, but I can still see thru it. If, as you said, the open-end cover on the right did not cause it, what is? I hope to find out. please reply. thank you.
July 15th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
BigD,
This metal block originally attached to the top cover assembly. In my case I had the same problem. Take a look at the 3rd picture in the step 11.
I guess you’ll have to replace the LCD cover.
I don’t think this would cause the LCD screen problem.
July 15th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Your instructions helped me a whole lot. They were accurate and well written. I had exactly the same problems as the person who wrote these instructions. My laptop was broken at the hinges and the back bezel. I found hinges BRAND NEW in the back with 1 year warranty on ebay for $10 and the back bezel for about $80. So for under $100 I was able to fix this (a lot less then what HP was gonna charge me $250). My laptop is a DV9000 CTO and was purchased new about 3-4 yrs ago. I was a little pissed that the hinges broke after the free replacement program but then again I hate having to send it off to other places (HP) to fix it only to come back all scratched up. That really erks my nerve.
July 15th, 2010 at 8:46 am
I have a problem with my Pavilion Dv9610us laptop. The screw on the lowest right corner of the screen/bezel is broken off. SEE STEP 4. actually not the screw that is broken, but the metal block that includes the thread where that screw is supposed to go into is broken off, Hope I’m not losing you. So I need to get it fix cuz I think it’s also causing my lcd screen problems. often, There is a blue transparent film appear on the screen. it may have caused by that thing broken which open a gap of the bezel that causes electrical interference or a loose wire, I dunno. now I think if I replace the hinge, it would fix the problem. but I’m not sure if the hinges is the one that needs replacing. Does that screw screwed into the right hinge? I need to make sure and I hope you could help me.
July 8th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
Hi All,
I agree that HP has really dropped the ball with the hinge design in the DV9XXX series. My laptop, dv9720us broke three parts, front and rear bezel, and the right hinge. $171 bucks to fix the laptop back to new. So HP is not at the top of my list when it comes to my next laptop. I should get one more part and the system would be considered new again, the top bezel where the keyboard resides has corners that are chipped and cracking.
Dell has been a great designer of systems in the past and I think I’m going back to them after my experience with HP. Also, I’m going with an Intel based processor, AMD just doesn’t appear to be keeping up with the Jone’s.
Robert
May 5th, 2010 at 9:11 pm
I got the parts for the right hinges and it look nothing like the left hinges…… could you advise me on what other component that I need to unscrew. Thanks!
April 30th, 2010 at 5:13 pm
Thanks for your website. I was able to successfully install the left hinge on a dv9230us. Your instructions were both accurate and helpful.
The only problem I still have is the front bezel was damaged due to the hinge break. I was unable to put the normal screw back. When looking for a new bezel, I saw prices as high as over $100. I found a larger screw with a larger head and got the corner secure. Much cheaper than a new bezel.
Can you find the bezel at a reasonable price?
April 18th, 2010 at 5:13 am
Hello,Thanks for change of left side hinge all view, but i can not replace for new hinge only breez weld done.a perfect welder can do it or my hinge base screw are also damege mounted on display cover. I politly drill the base cover (same place where the DAMAGE SCREW HOLE )and mounted large screw with washer and tight the hinge on display cover, now i cover the out screw with sticker nobody can see it.
April 13th, 2010 at 7:31 am
Hi,
I have a DV9000, or rather 9022ea, and need to replace the front bezel (item 1) and the display enclosure (item10).
How can I tell if I have a single or dual lamo display? and also where did you go to purchase your parts?
Thanks
April 8th, 2010 at 9:32 am
Mitko,
Google the cover part number and you’ll find it.
April 7th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
I can’t find Display Cover. I tryed on Ebay , but there isn’t results
April 1st, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Stan the person,
Sounds like a problem with the LCD screen. I think your LCD screen is going bad and you’ll have to replace it soon.
April 1st, 2010 at 10:06 am
Chris,
Sounds like a problem with the LCD cable (harness).
Yes, you can.
Take a look at this maintenance and service guide for HP Pavilion dv9000 notebooks.
There are internal display parts listed on the page 3-21.
HP doesn’t mention the LCD cable separately, but they have a part number for the display cable kit (432962-001). I think the LCD cable is included into this kit. Try searching on the Internet using this part number.
March 26th, 2010 at 7:24 pm
I did not have the hinge issue. I have a screen that all the white portions are pink but if I flex the left hinge area it goes back to white. So I used your guide to take it apart and discovered that if I push on the wire harness that passes under the left hinge cover I can make the pink come and go. So my question is can I buy this harness and replace it myself? If so where do I order it from. The part number is 432948-001 for a dual lamp LCD screen.
Thank you for such a great site.
March 25th, 2010 at 9:11 pm
Hi Thanks for giving all these steps in so detail but as i think the new pair of Hinges are near about 3000 Rs. So better to replace this with new one you can get the sam job done by having “Breez Weld” for your broken hinges. It will cost only 20-30 Rs. As i had done the same to my laptop for both the Two broken Hinges.
March 24th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
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Carrie Says:
February 17th, 2010 at 7:14 am
Thank you so much for going taking the time to make this guide. This just happened to my laptop last night (although strangely on the opposite side of the lock, the right hinge) and I’m going to use your guide to take it apart and hopefully fix the problem. THANK YOU!
Carrie please write here how it was(fixing), I have the same problem, but now I need my laptop in usage and I am going to replace new right hinge 1-2 weeks later! I hope I will find the part number inside. I worry about it, cause I don’t know what type I have single or dual
Laptop Tech respect!!!
March 24th, 2010 at 8:34 am
I have hp dv9533eg . I have this problem but broken right hinge. Is the solution the same?
Thank’s!
March 22nd, 2010 at 8:56 am
Here’s a variation I’ve not seen addressed… My HP Pavilion was a Costco unit. Now to get the LCD to function I have to grip the top left corner, squeeze just right, and apply some downward pressure. I feel like the Fonz and the jukebox – and as long as I don’t flex or move, I can type away. The innards appear to be fine – I can attach the external screen and Function F4 and things are great. I removed the bezel – wires seem ok. It opens and closes smoothly. Any help or an estimate of in-shop repairs is appreciated