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In this guide I explain how to remove LCD screen from a HP Pavilion dv5 laptop.
In order to remove the screen, you’ll have to separate the display panel from the laptop base.
To remove the display panel, follow steps 1-21 in this HP Pavilion dv5 disassembly guide.
OK, let’s assume the display panel remove and now it’s time to take it apart.
STEP 1.
You’ll find two screw covers on the bottom part of the display assembly.
Remove both screw covers with a sharp object.
After that remove two screws.
STEP 2.
Start separating the screen bezel with your fingers.There are a few hidden plastic latches securing the bezel to the screen cover.
Insert fingers between the bezel and screen and pry the bezel.
STEP 3.
Continue removing the screen bezel.
STEP 4.
The screen bezel has been removed.
STEP 5.
Disconnect the screen backlight cable from the right side of the inverter board.
The inverter screen mounted below the screen.
Remove four screws securing the LCD screen assembly to the back cover.
STEP 6.
Carefully separate the LCD screen from the cover and place it face down on the table.
Now you can disconnect the video cable from the connector on the back side of the screen (yellow arrow).
Finally, remove two screws from each side of the screen (green arrows).
These screws securing the LCD screen to the hinge mounting brackets.
Now you can replace the LCD screen with a new one if needed.
Here you can find a new replacement screen for HP Pavilion dv5 laptop.
February 9th, 2013 at 2:34 pm
Thank you for this guide, it’s given me a little confidence for opening up my laptop.
Is there really no other way to access the inverter without going through steps 1-21 in the previous guide and having to remove the entire screen itself?
There’s so many things that can go wrong with having to remove so many things so I’m very intimidated. On my other laptop I merely have to remove the bezel and it’s right there!
My story – a few days ago my screen started flickering slightly and intensified for about 20 minutes before totally blacking out permanently. The machine is five years old and there were no symptoms or warning, it all happened very fast. If I shine a light directly onto the screen, I can see the image it still there, it’s just not illuminated. Because of this, and based on some searching, I feel like it’s more likely to be a failed inverter rather than the bulb itself.
February 2nd, 2013 at 10:04 am
@ Jonathan N,
Most likely the new screen is defective but also could be the inverter board failure.
Test the laptop with the old cracked screen again. If the backlight in the old screen works properly, the new screen is defective.
February 2nd, 2013 at 7:47 am
Thank you for the information. I have a quick question though. My screen was cracked, and I replaced it. Now, the screen stays lit for about 30 seconds on start up then the backlight shuts off. I can see the screen output with a flashlight, so it is still working wtihout the backlight. Also, once it shuts off, If I close the screen and open it again it will illuminate for about 5 seconds then shut off. It does this everytime I open and close the laptop. The cracked screen always stayed illuminated, so I am wondering if this replacement is defective. Thank you again for your help!
October 27th, 2012 at 8:57 am
How can we convert this screen into a touch screen. I know we can put a touch screen layover kit but whichnone to put and from where to get one. I am planning to convert this laptop to a touch screen to use windows 8 which is a multitouch,
June 25th, 2012 at 3:21 am
Does the whole laptop have to come apart to take the screen off I’m still a newbie to this.
April 29th, 2012 at 3:45 pm
I have a an hp pavilian dv5-1134ca. have to replace the screen and cable but the dissassemble is different than what you describe do you have andother version of dv5 available
October 7th, 2011 at 9:28 am
can i change the frame of LCD screen and the metal part on which the screws are fixed? this part of my laptop (hp compaq nx7400) is broken… can you please help me?
September 29th, 2011 at 1:10 am
Hi,
does anyone know if the dv5 LCD display is compatible with the dv6 laptops? I own a dv6397ea, I need to replace the display, and the only ones being sold now in Czech Republic at the moment are dv5 displays.
Thanks a million
April 19th, 2011 at 10:27 pm
George,
Take a look at this HP manual for HP Pavilion dv4 laptops. The manual explains how to disassemble the display panel.
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01868623.pdf
Does it help?
April 18th, 2011 at 3:08 am
thanks for the tutorial. It was really helpful. But i have another query. I also own a hp dv4 1106em laptop which has flush glass on the display. Could you pls provide me with a solution as to how to remove the flush glass. The flush glass scratches easily and i have loads of scratches on them.