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In this post I explain how to disassemble the display panel on an HP Pavilion dv7 series notebooks.
I’m taking apart an HP Pavilion dv7t-1000 notebook PC. If this guide works for you please mention the notebook model number in comments after the post.
By the way, in the previous guide I explain how to completely disassemble a HP Pavilion dv7 series notebook.
UPDATE. READ THIS: I found that HP Pavilion dv7 laptops come in different body types. If your laptop doesn’t look like one shown in this guide, check out my second complete HP Pavilion dv7 disassembly guide.
Before you start, turn off the laptop and remove the battery.
STEP 1.
There are two screws securing the LCD screen bezel to the display cover. These screws are located in the lower left and right corners and hidden under two screw covers.
Using a sharp object remove the left screw cover. After that remove the screw.
STEP 2.
Using same technique remove the right screw cover. After that remove the screw.
STEP 3.
Start separating the LCD screen bezel from the display cover on the top. You can use a guitar pick as a case cracker.
Insert the guitar pick between the bezel and cover and slowly move along display side. Continue removing the screen bezel with your fingers.
STEP 4.
Continue removing the LCD screen bezel.
STEP 5.
Screen bezel removed.
STEP 6.
The screen inverter board is mounted below the LCD screen. There are no screws securing the inverter.
Lift up the inverter board and disconnect cables on both ends.
STEP 7.
Remove the screen inverter board.
STEP 8.
Remove eight screws securing the LCD screen assembly to the display cover.
STEP 9.
Separate the LCD screen assemble from the display cover and disconnect one cable from the web camera module.
STEP 10.
Now you can access the video cable connector on the back of the LCD screen.
STEP 11.
Unplug the video cable from the LCD screen.
STEP 12.
Remove four screws securing the LCD screen to the mounting bracket on the right side.
Remove four more screws on the left side (picture not shown).
STEP 13.
Carefully remove the LCD screen. Now you can replace it with a new screen if needed.
You can find a brand new LCD screen for HP Pavilion dv7 series notebooks here.
UPDATE: I forgot to mention that HP Pavilion dv7 series notebook might have two different types of LCD screens installed.
1. LCD screen with CCFL backlight. This screen has a backlight lamp inside which requires the inverter board (shown in steps 6 and 7).
2. LCD screen with LED backlight. This screen doesn’t require the inverter board because there is no backlight lamp. If you have LED LCD screen in your laptop, you’ll have to skip steps 6 and 7.
March 1st, 2013 at 3:47 am
thanks a lot!
I’ve got something on my screen that’s looking like a piece of dust and I’m going to disassemble my screen to try to remove it… Now I have an outstanding manual how to do that! thanks again!
January 14th, 2013 at 5:51 am
Well dudes i have something astonishing to share………..
Try virtual machine on your laptops….e.g. XP….the Webcam Works there, however it doesnt work in Win 7……tthough its unblievable….but dudes believe me it works and works cool….i think its problem with usb detection technique of both OSs
December 25th, 2012 at 5:45 pm
Had the issue of my web cam suddenly not working. Found this site, followed the instructions to remove the bezel and I pushed the connection to the camera back up fully in place and it worked immediately. Awesomeness! Thank you so much.
BTW, I used my fingers to separate the bezel by holding the bottom of the top portion below the web cam and was able to separate it without anything else needed.
July 15th, 2012 at 5:28 am
Thanks all
Camera on DV7 did not work … just like everyone … HP stated needed to roll back the system … we tried 3 different roll-back dates … NONE WORKED. then they said we would have to restore to FACTORY IMAGE and then send the computer in for service … BTW … (HP SAID) better extend your warranty … HP scheduled a date and time … even if I did not plan to do such a STUPID IDEA … I would get an external webcam instead …
Well instead I found this site … took off Screen bezel and pushed in the webcam connection … 1/64 of an inch … it worked … vibration must have loose.
Thanks again
July 5th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
Just replaced the screen in a DV7-3186CL but still no backlight. It’s one of the models without an inverter. The display cable plugs into something behind the silver layer on the bezel. There was also corrosion on the motherboard, which I cleaned off with alcohol and a toothbrush.
June 21st, 2012 at 8:36 am
You got me, I do have a few guitar picks handy…way to stereotype!…Seriously, thanks for the information, needed a good writen guide.
June 14th, 2012 at 11:17 am
I have a HP DV7 1285 and how do you get the inverter board to work everything works just not on the inverter board controls
May 29th, 2012 at 10:25 am
@ Dave Tully,
You cannot tell if this is bad inverter or LCD without testing the laptop with a known good inverter or screen.
If you have to guess, try replacing the inverter first. It’s cheap and easy to replace.
Check out this guide: http://www.insidemylaptop.com/remove-replace-lcd-screen-inverter-hp-pavilion-dv6000-laptop/
May 28th, 2012 at 5:48 am
I have a hp dv6700 laptop. No display but works with ext monitor. If I shine a flashlight on the lcd, I can see the display. Is this the inverter or the lcd itself the problem?
May 14th, 2012 at 5:05 am
Pavillion DV7 CORE i7 bought at Costco – Webcam not detected.
Thank you for your post, it helped me to reconect my webcam
I just had to do the part where you insert the guitar thing, Actually I used my own nail. and the connector is right there, to the right of the camera, just push it a little bit up and that’s it. The Image Device shows again. I saw a link saying the cable is too short at
http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Display-and-Video/Brand-new-Pavilion-dv7-HP-TrueVision-HD-webcam-not-detected/td-p/660307/page/3
HP was asking me to send it for 10 days!!! which none of us can’t aford.
I am sorry that HP has lower their quality i USED to buy HP because of its quality,. Will have to thing again next time.