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In this guide I’ll be removing and replacing the LCD screen and removing the inverter board from a HP Pavilion dv6000 laptop.
As you see on the picture above I’m fixing a HP Pavilion dv6000 series laptop with a bad LCD screen. The lower part of the screen displays garbled image and the upper part works just fine. An external monitor displays image properly. So it’s bad screen and it has to be replaced.
By the way, you’ll find another disassembly guide for the same laptop in my previous post.
STEP 1.
There are six rubber screw covers on the LCD screen bezel. You’ll have to remove all covers.
You can remove covers with a sharp object.
STEP 2.
Remove six screws found under the rubber covers.
STEP 3.
Insert fingers between the screen bezel and display cover and start separating them.
Continue removing the bezel. Be careful, the bezel made of fragile plastic.
The screen bezel has been removed.
STEP 4.
Now you can get an access to the screen inverter which is mounted below the screen.
Remove one screw securing the inverter board. Disconnect cables on both sides of the inverter board.
The inverter board has been removed.
STEP 5.
Remove two screws securing each display hinge/bracket.
STEP 6.
Now you can get an access to the back side of the LCD screen. Remove clear tape covering the connector and disconnect the screen cable from the LCD screen. Simply unplug the cable from the connector.
STEP 7.
Remove two screws from each side of the screen. These screws securing the display hinges/brackets to the screen.
STEP 8.
Now you can remove the defective LCD screen and replace it with a new one. You can find a new LCD screen for HP Pavilion dv6000 laptop here for less than $80.
The LCD screen has been removed.
The following part numbers for HP Pavilion dv6000 series laptops could be helpful to you. I found them in the official maintenance and service guide.
15.4-inch, WXGA, SVA display panel with BrightView (Glossy) 431386-001
15.4-inch, WXGA, SVA display panel AntiGlare (Matte) 431387-001
LCD screen inverter 431391-001
UPDATE: In one of the next guides I explain how to completely disassemble HP Pavilion dv6500, dv6600, dv6700, dv6800 notebooks. It should be similar for HP Pavilion dv6000.
If your laptop has no video at all, it could be the video chip failure. Take a look at this video tutorial explaining how to fix failed video chip.
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March 1st, 2009 at 12:38 pm
The directions I found on your website were invaluable. I am not an egg head and had reservations of attempting this. I read your directions first (I never do that) and felt confident. The process of changing out the LCD screen on my wifes lap top went with out a hitch. Thank you.
March 1st, 2009 at 2:44 am
Has anyone upgraded their dv6000 screen to a higher resolution one, eg to 1440X900? If you have, what screen did you use. thanks
February 24th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
Tina,
Test it again with an external monitor. When it goes into powersave mode, try using Fn+F4 keys to switch video from the internal to external mode. Press and hold down the Fn key and at the same time press on F4. Can you get it work with the external monitor this way?
By the way, take a look at this post:
Free repair for some out-of-warranty HP Pavilion and Compaq Presario laptops
Maybe your laptop will be covered by this extended warranty?
February 24th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
Hi,
I also have a hp dv6000 and 2 days ago, I returned to my laptop to find the screen very dim, barely able to make out what is on the screen. The screen displays its normal brightness briefly on reboot, and then dims again. I hooked it up to an external monitor and it does the same thing; just shortly after the Windows logo, the external monitor goes into powersave mode.
I purchased an inverter board to see if that was the culprit; however that did not work either. I wonder if this problem is really the screen or the video card. How would I test further to figure out what the source problem is?
BTW, I followed your instructions on how to disassemble the screen and they were great-thanks!
February 15th, 2009 at 6:52 pm
THANK YOU THANK YOU!! I was so apprehensive about replacing my broken screen on my dv6426us.. all the other instructions I found were not for my model and too vague!! But this page along with the pictures helped me to do it!!! I can not thank you enough for this page!! God Bless you!
February 5th, 2009 at 11:14 am
Just got it. I think that the lid switch might be magnetic and the antenna (?) was in the wrong place. I’m really not sure, but it now works.
February 5th, 2009 at 10:50 am
ryan,
I understand that the old screen is cracked but most likely you still can see the image on a part of the screen. Try installing the old cracked screen back in place. Will it fail the same way as your new screen? If the cracked screen works properly, apparently you received a defective LCD screen and have to replace.
February 5th, 2009 at 10:46 am
I just broke my screen on a dv2000. The screen cracked and all else was fine. I purchased a new lcd screen, proper model, etc. however, after replacing it, I find that it only works after adjusting the position. If I hold the screen (wuthout the bezel) then the screen works fine in various degrees of being open (as I set the screen to do nothing if closed). So, I’m sure there is just an adjustment, but I’ve removed/replaced now 3 times and it’s the same.
February 4th, 2009 at 10:23 am
I tried torqueing the screen it made no changes. It did not get better or worse.
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:59 pm
mitchell,
I guess it’s not a problem with the motherboard/video card.
Unfortunately, you don’t have a lot of options. From your description I can assume that it can be either a bad LCD or video cable and at this point you’ll have to guess.
Can you torque the screen a little bit and get the video back to normal?
February 3rd, 2009 at 9:03 pm
Thanks for your help. I did try it on another monitor before buying a LCD and yes it works fine. That is why I decided it was the screen. I was able to have my video card replaced 1 year ago for a totally different problem so I hope that HP did something right. I do have brightness to my screen so it is good to know that my inverter is working. How can I test to see if it is the video cable? This is an awesome site thanks again.
February 3rd, 2009 at 1:57 pm
mitchell,
Before buying a new screen you should have tested your laptop with an external monitor and find out if the same problem appears on the external video.
1. If the problem appears only on the laptop screen, but external works fine, you might have a problem with the LCD screen or video cable.
2. If the same problem appears on the laptop LCD screen AND external monitor, there is something wrong with the video card and replacing the screen will not fix it. You’ll have to replace the video card which most likely is a part of the motherboard, so you’ll have to replace the motherboard.
You can see the distortion on the screen and it’s bright, right? It means the backlight works fine and there is nothing wrong with the inverter. When inverter fails, the screen goes completely dark and the image becomes very faint, but from your description your screen lights up, so the inverter is good.
February 3rd, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Andre,
The other end of the cable is attached to the motherboard under the keyboard bezel. I explained how to remove the bezel in one of the previous post and linked to it at the beginning of the post.
You can search for the cable part number in the official maintenance and service manual for Pavilion dv6000 laptops and then google the part number.
February 3rd, 2009 at 1:42 pm
I have a DV6000. The screen was working great and then I walked away and came back 5 min later and the colors are now all distorted. With some pages I can’t read the words. I have ordered a new LCD from ebay and want to know if I need to order a new screen inverter also? How can I check to see if mine is ok? Could it be just the screen inverter is messed up? I have also tried touching the screen and it makes no changes. I adjusted all the setting with my video card and nothing. Like everyone else I also have been screwed out of my warranty by HP and I have to do this myself.
January 29th, 2009 at 4:45 am
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January 28th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Andre,
On investigating one of the connecting wires going to the inverter (THE ONE ON THE LEFT) seems to have a sort. Each time I touch or move it around the light flickers. I was wondering if there is a way to fix or replace the wire?
Isn’t this wire a part of the LCD cable/harness? I guess you can replace the whole LCD cable.
yes it is the LCD cable. Do you know the Model number for it, and do you know how I would get to the the other end. I already know how to get the the LCD screen thanks to your guide
January 28th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
Vinod,
I’ve been fixing laptops for over 4 years but I don’t remember a problem like that. If it would be a single vertical line, I would say it’s 99% LCD problem. But I’m not sure about the horizontal line. Have you tested the laptop with an external monitor yet? Can you see the same single horizontal line running accross the taskbar?
That would be the first thing to try.
If you see the same line on both screens, it’s not LCD. Most likely it’s a software related problem.
January 28th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Hello,
I hv a 2 yr old HP Pavilion dv6226 TX with Windows Vista home premium. Since past couple of months I have noticed on the LCD screen a single end-to-end horizontal line, cutting across the Start button and Task bar. I reinstalled the display drivers, but no luck, line still remains. Havent contacted HP support yet. Though rest of display seems to be working fine, Im worried that more such lines may start showing up after some time and totally mess up the display screen. Would really appreciate your input/advice.
Thanks in advance!
January 28th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Andre,
Isn’t this wire a part of the LCD cable/harness? I guess you can replace the whole LCD cable.
January 28th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Hi I have a Hp DV6700z. the backlight on mine goes on and off sometimes, example if i open the lid all the way back it goes out, or if it gets a sudden shake. I followed your guide and open it up. On investigating one of the connecting wires going to the inverter (THE ONE ON THE LEFT) seems to have a sort. Each time I touch or move it around the light flickers. I was wondering if there is a way to fix or replace the wire? Any help would be great
January 26th, 2009 at 2:57 am
There’s a docking connector on the left-center of the zd7260 to which an all-in-one cable can be connected, the XC1000. It was reported that if one had a DC-IN jack problem, this cable – because it supplied power – could be a work around. Alas, it wasn’t a cure for my problem.
January 24th, 2009 at 5:54 pm
RedLion,
Sounds like you have a problem with the LCD screen and it has to be replaced.
In most cases you cannot tell if laptop parts work properly simply looking at them.
This could be related to the DC-IN power jack. I believe in this laptop the jack is soldered on the motherboard. It’s necessary to disassemble the laptop and take a closer look at the jack. If it’s loose or broken, it has to be resoldered or replaced with a new one.
To be honest, I have no idea what you are talking about.
January 24th, 2009 at 7:56 am
I have a dv6000 – purchased 9/29/06 & out of warranty – which has a problem similar to the very first photo on this page, however the top 1/3 (sometimes the top 2/3rds) always works just fine. When I press on the LCD bezel where the inverter is mounted the display usually comes back to life. I’ve removed the inverter and LCD to determine if there’s a short in either the wiring or on the circuit board, but I didn’t see anything obvious.
I also have an HP zd7260 that usually shuts down immediately after power up and it won’t recharge the battery, powered on or not. I purchased an all-in-one cable (XC1000) which attaches to the the display port and supposedly bypasses the often mentioned power port problem, but this didn’t help.
Man, oh, man. No more HP anything for me!
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
January 23rd, 2009 at 6:45 pm
Shock,
The best way to search for a new spare part for your laptop is using the manufacturer’s part number. In your case (HP laptop) you should have a SPS number on the inverter. Find this part number on the inverter and Google it.
January 23rd, 2009 at 6:29 pm
I have a same problem as John Dunne. Works fine with external but the laptop screen is extremely dim. Contacted HP customer service. They said it is a problem with the display inverter but as it is out of warranty, it’ll cost me.
I’ll try replacing the inverter with your help, but could you tell me where I could buy a good cheap one and any specific model no. I have to buy.
Thanks a lot.
January 21st, 2009 at 10:49 pm
Thank you for this post. You gave me confidence to do this task. I was very frustrated when I broke my screen while closing the top. When I called about my insurance???? Pissed when I found out the salesman lied to me. Thank you for a burst of light. I wish I would have found this site before I purchased my replacement screen. Thank you Thank you
January 20th, 2009 at 11:25 pm
Saj,
Is it a one pixel vertical line running from the top to the bottom of the screen?
I don’t think this is a connection related problem and reseating the cable connectors will fix it.
To me your description sounds like a problem with the LCD screen.
January 18th, 2009 at 6:28 am
i have a HP DVseries laptop, suddenly a line is starting to show vertical towards the left side on the screen, it goes away when the screen is open in some postions,any ideas what is causing this, i am just about the take the screen apart to see if any wires are loose, or do i need to replace somthing, any ideas welcome,
Thanks
saj
January 9th, 2009 at 10:40 pm
John Dunne,
It’s possible but not easy at all. The backlight lamp is mounted inside the LCD screen and you’ll have to take the whole thing apart. It’s very easy to damage the LCD screen while taking it apart.
Check out these CCFL replacement instructions.
It’s very likely that you have a problem with the inverter board and there is nothing wrong with the backlight lamp.
Yep, I would try a new inverter first.
If you have nothing to lose (without backlight your LCD is not usable anyway), you can try replacing the backlight. You can find a new backlight for about $10.
In case of failure, you can through it away and purchase a new screen. I guess $80 is not expensive for a new screen.
If you wish, you can take pictures during the disassembly process. I can publish your guide on this site so other people can benefit from your experience. Good luck!
January 9th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
Hi,
just wondering if the backlight can be easily removed from the LCD screen.
I have a HP Pavilion dv6000 and the screen is dark (I can just barely make out the Desktop icons). It works fine on an external monitor.
Sometime the LCD screen flashes on for a few seconds but goes dark again.
I disassembled the Screen (as per your brilliantly laid out instructions).
I can see inverter, LCD cable and the 2 wires going to the backlight. But the backlight seems to be inside the LCD screen itself and am wondering if it can be easily removed.
I will probably buy an inverter (as it’s cheaper) to see if that’s fixes the problem but in the event that it is a backlight problem does the complete LCD screen have to be replaced or can the Backlight be removed from the screen.
Thanks
January 6th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
Before you jump in and start taking it apart, check out this post.
IMPORTANT.
Free repair for some out-of-warranty HP Pavilion and Compaq Presario laptops