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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 but my instructions should work for all models in the Pavilion dv7 line. 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 an HP Pavilion dv7 series notebook.
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.
November 17th, 2011 at 6:15 am
@Laptop Tech…oops, I’ve been talking about my LED screen replacement for a DV7-3065dx, and it is actually a DV7-2133et (European model). I have both models and exchanged the good DV7-3065dx screen to the DV7-2133et model…had to replace the whole laptop top cover. But now I have the bad LED screen/top cover from the DV7-2133et apart but the LED screen seems stuck to the back of the laptop lid cover and I cannot figure out how it comes off of it. Some of the comments mention double sided tape, but someone else mentioned the LED slides “up” to release? The service manual is not too clear at all. Anyone verify the correct method to get the screen off and out of the lid?
November 16th, 2011 at 8:24 pm
OK, I’m learning a lot here about my DV7-3065dx LED screen change. Since the original problem is inverted video (negative images/colors) and this LED has no inverter board, then it would be safe to presume that I need to change the whole LED screen, correct? If I can just figure out how I am missing getting the LED panel off of the lid cover.
November 16th, 2011 at 7:52 pm
I got the screen partially removed and did not find an inverter board, so I presume this model does not have one? Also, for the life of me, I cannot figure out how to get the LCD off of the case top. I unscrewed the LCD from the hinge frame brackets, but it is as if the LCD is glued to the case lid. I don’t believe I have missed any screws. Any one else had this problem removing the LCD from the lid?
November 16th, 2011 at 11:09 am
@ Henry,
I checked the service manual (page 3-11) and it looks like this model has a LED-backlit screen installed. LED screens do not use inverters.
When I searched for this model, it took me to a different service manual. There is no inverter mentioned on the page 25. I guess this model also has LED-backlit screen installed.
November 15th, 2011 at 7:41 pm
I need to source an inverter board for my DV7-3065dx or DV7-2133et and cannot locate the correct HP part number for the inverter. Can anyone kindly provide the HP part number of the inverter board please?
Henry
Louisville, KY
November 11th, 2011 at 6:41 pm
Thanks for the notes – espeically Matt who had the same exact model as me and posted notes about the differences to help reassure me that I was doing it right. I have the screen off and now know which one to order for a replacement. When I priced this repair the least someone was willing to take it on for was $150 + labor. I think I can get a screen for under $100 for sure.
August 27th, 2011 at 11:17 am
I dontt find the two first screws… I have a video problem with my laptop. It is a pavilion DV7-1140es.
I think the video cable is unplugged, or medium disconected.
I hope somebody could help me… I cant take the bezel of, I cant find those screws…
Thank a lot, your previus post helped me.
Have a nice day, grettings from Nicaragua.
August 20th, 2011 at 12:41 am
I just read this tutorial. I can see someone else was able to do this on their dv7-3065DX. I will be ordering a new screen in two weeks or so. When I replace it I will come back and donate because a tutorial like this deserves it!
I do a lot of Q&A on another site for mechanics, radios and electronics (but never been inside the laptop before), and I know how much effort goes into these tutorials. Thanks again!
July 19th, 2011 at 8:50 pm
Are all Dv7 screens interchangeable? I don’t have to specifically get a Dv7 -1273cl screen?
June 29th, 2011 at 2:23 pm
Nice tutorial!
But I think it will not suit for my case… I have a little bug on the back of the lcd and he died there. It have 2mm length. Based on the pictures of this tutorial I think that the lcd screen is “sealed”.
Please let me know if there is a way to go further inside the lcd!
regards!