Comments on: How to replace broken left hinge in HP Pavilion dv9000

By: L K Tucker

L K Tucker — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:23:00 +0000

Any suggestion on how to repair a broken plastic boss the hinge screws go into? My HP has metal inserts in those plastic bosses that are still on the hinge screws.

I need a product that will mold around the broken boss and fill space so the insert can’t break out.

I used such a product years ago. Epoxy won’t work because it creates heat as it cures.

By: Runner

Runner — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:26:44 +0000

Hi curt shumaker!

Right you are! Use 432963-001.

By: Steve Wilent

Steve Wilent — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:23:42 +0000

Well written instructions! Very helpful photos. Hinge replaced, all works well. One thing I did not do: replace the broken display cover. Didn’t seem worth the ~$35 to $40 for a new one. That may come back to haunt me, but so far, so good. Thank you!

By: Siva

Siva — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:00:32 +0000

Thank you for your clear directions. I was able to replace the broken left hinge on my HP dv 9000. Your step by step directions were extremely helpful in the repair and getting my system back working…

By: Laptop Tech

Laptop Tech — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:29:32 +0000

@ ank,

How do I know if my HP dv9815nr is Dual Lamp display panels or Single Lamp display panels ?

Remove the screen bezel and you’ll see the inverter board mounted under the screen.
Take a look at the right side of the inverter.
If there is only one white connector plugged into the inverter on the right side, this is single CCFL screen.
If there are two white connectors, this is dual CCFL screen.

By: ank

ank — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 01:42:56 +0000

How do I know if my HP dv9815nr is Dual Lamp display panels or Single Lamp display panels ?

thx

By: Jeni

Jeni — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:51:44 +0000

Thank you! I was able to fix the hinge. I did have to make a second repair because I ended up crimping my video cable when I put the hinge cover back on. I had the additional symptom of a black screen when booting (but the backlight still engaged). I could get an image with an external monitor I replaced the video cable and it is good. Also, if the screen turns white…. you didn’t plug the video cable back in firmly (I had this happen too)

Thank you so much! I was able to spend $50 and get my laptop fully functional again instead of shelling out a grand for a new one!

By: Loretta

Loretta — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 05:46:03 +0000

I would like to know if my HP Pavilion G60 will not close down completely the screen against the keyboard to clarify, not meaning close down as in shuting the computer down, is that a broken hinge as described here?

By: Travis

Travis — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:13:13 +0000

A tip for anyone that is going to do this process. Be very careful removing the speaker bezel, especially around the power button onthe left side. Once you get it up a little bit with something you should pretty much just be able to use your fingers the rest of the way. I was using a flat head screw driver and managed to damage the power button board that sits directly under the plastic power button. I had to replace that and thankfully everything seems to be running good again. Just a helpful tip for anyone who is reading!

By: Travis

Travis — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:55:56 +0000

I followed the instructions and everything went fine until after I had put the DV9000 laptop back together. Now the laptop will not boot!! I’ve tried with the battery in it and out of it with the AC plugged in but it just sits there and nothing happens!! Please help!! Any ideas? Could I have damaged something when I was removing the bezels?