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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.
August 3rd, 2010 at 11:36 am
Do all screens have the plug-in for a webcam? There is a cable for my webcam and I want to know that if I buy a screen that the screen will have the plug-in for my webcam.
July 31st, 2010 at 6:37 pm
lauren, if you have a bad screen, you just need to buy that. The web cam, mic and all are separate parts that you don’t need unless yours are bad.
July 31st, 2010 at 6:30 pm
This is pretty much in line with the dv7t-2200 with a few minor differences.
July 29th, 2010 at 8:06 am
How do u know if the screen you are buying is compatible with built-in webcam and microphone? I have the DV7-1444us and I can’t figure out if you have to buy a certain screen or if all screens have a webcam plug-in to attach your existing webcam.
July 8th, 2010 at 10:28 am
Okay, folks, allow me to offer some advice.
If you have the machine with the flush mounted screen (plexi cover) it isn’t worth it to try to replace the lcd.
The screen is adhered to the bezel with double sided tape. You can get them apart, but then there is the tape residue that must be completely removed from the bezel before attaching the new screen. This appears to be just about impossible. I have not been able to make much of a dent in it. Also, in the process of scraping off the tape residue you also scrape off the black paint that is underneath the tape. This means that the border must either be repainted or you put up with the display looking like crap around the border.
It ain’t worth the effort.
July 1st, 2010 at 10:52 am
ted soulds like mine, there stuck on/ glued together to stop the dust getting it, which it still does Grrrrr
June 29th, 2010 at 3:40 pm
It seems like information on these machine is a closely guarded secret. I’m trying to get a broken display out of a dv7 1132nr. This is a glossy, flush mounted model.
I removed the two hidden screws and the back. Disconnected the cables at the screen. Removed numerous tiny screws. Still the display will not come away from the bottom. I cannot see what is holding it.
It looks like the bezel and the screen need to come out as one, but something is holding it from coming. Anyone?
June 19th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
I’m in the process of replacing a broken LCD screen on an hp dv7 1285dx and I found the above instructions very helpful, especially when it came to removing the bezel, which is often broken (or the clips that secure it to the display cover). I found a technique that worked well when it came to releasing the bottom left and right (corner) bezel clips to prevent snapping the bexel.
Thanks for sharing, this was the only information I could find on the topic at the time.
Keep up the good work!
June 13th, 2010 at 11:41 am
q] can i just take the lcd screen off, to get at the cover to clean it , or will i have to cut the tape to seprate the two to get to it???
once ive taken the back of the screen off, and taken the 8 little screw on the top edge its, kind of like pic 9 but im working from behind and the lcd looks to be glued/stuck on ….to the front cover do i have to cut threw this, or can i just take the lcd out of its housing to get behind it?
ill going to have a play when i get a spare hour… ot see what happens, ill report back!
June 13th, 2010 at 9:55 am
Pc.
Now sure what tape you are asking about.