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In this guide I explain how to remove the keyboard and clean the cooling fan in an HP Compaq 6515b laptop. Most likely this guide will work for some other HP Compaq model. If it works for you, please mention the laptop model number in the comments below.
Also, you can use this guide for accessing and replacing the memory module installed in the hidden slot under the keyboard.
STEP 1.
Turn off the laptop and remove the battery.
Remove one screw securing the memory cover. Remove the cover.
STEP 2.
Loosen three screws securing the keyboard on the bottom of the laptop.
STEP 3.
There are four latches in the top row.
Unlock the latch by moving it towards the touch pad.
STEP 4.
Lift up the keyboard and place it upside down on the palm rest. It is not necessary to disconnect the keyboard from the motherboard.
You disconnect the keyboard only if you want to replace it with a new keyboard.
STEP 5.
The cooling fan is located in the top left corner.
If the cooling fan and heat sink are dusty, you can clean them using canned air or air compressor. Blow air inside the fan until all dust is gone.
Also, under the keyboard you can access the hidden memory slot and CMOS battery.
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December 2nd, 2009 at 10:48 am
Mine is HP DV2855EE, can you show me how to remove the keyboard in order to clean inside?
December 2nd, 2009 at 10:52 am
Raven,
I think you can use guide for HP Pavilion dv2000 notebooks. Take a look here: http://www.insidemylaptop.com/take-apart-hp-pavilion-dv2000-notebook-pc/
December 17th, 2009 at 1:12 am
I used these instructions on my compaq nx6110. My screws were different in number and in location, but the basic premise was the same, that is, remove a couple of screws and flip the latches and you are done. The article gave me the confidence to finally lift the keyboard and install a one gig sodimm that I had lying around for two months. I also blew out the heat exchanger (cooler-fan). That was a good move since there was a lot of dust in there that was completely invisible from the outside. Thanks a lot for the article!
January 2nd, 2010 at 11:32 pm
mines a pavillion dv6000 could you possibly show me how to clean the fan please?
January 3rd, 2010 at 12:19 pm
kiki,
If you remove the keyboard bezel, you’ll get access to the cooling fan. Spray compressed air into the fan. This will remove most dust from the cooling module.
It’s not necessary to disassemble the entire notebook.
Here are instructions for removing the keyboard bezel from a HP Pavilion dv6000 notebook: http://www.insidemylaptop.com/take-apart-hp-pavilion-dv6000-laptop/
February 1st, 2010 at 6:41 am
I would like to know how to clean the fan in HP Pavilion dv5 1035eo. Could you please help me?