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This tutorial explains how to repair or replace broken display hinges on HP Pavilion dv9000 series notebook. It’s a nice addition to the official maintenance and service guide for dv9000 and dv9200 notebook PC.
Well like everybody else who has purchased a HP DV9000 laptop, my left hinge has cracked and in doing so, also broke the embedded locknuts in the top LCD cover. I have had this HP DV 9000 for under a year but refuse to send it back for service. I haven’t tried to contact HP after reading all the hell stories everybody else have had in doing so… So being creative and having all the tools, I decided to give it a shot to fix it myself after looking for parts and seeing a $200+ price tag. My laptop now closes like new and the monitor turns off when in closed position.
By the way, in the official maintenance and service guide the display panel disassembly could be found on the pages 5-35 trough 5-47.
In the step 2 the author removes the screen bezel with a screwdriver. I wouldn’t do that because you can accidentally scratch the LCD screen. For removing the screen bezel I usually use a piece of plastic, something like old library card or guitar pick. It’s safer for the screen.
Instead of repairing broken hinges I would personally prefer replacing them with new hinges. I think new hinges will last longer. You can find new replacement hinges for HP dv9000 here.
Also, you can use this tutorial for removing and replacing the LCD screen. Your LCD screen is broken or dead? You can find a new one here for less then $180.
UPDATE: I just added two more disassembly guides for this laptop.
1. Removing hard drive, memory, wireless card and keyboard.
2. Removing LCD screen, bezel and inverter board.
I just published another step-by-step guide for replacing broken hinge in HP Pavilion dv9000/dv9100/dv9200/dv9400 series notebooks. In my guide I explain how to find correct replacement hinges and display cover. HP used different hinges for screens with single and dual lamp.
December 8th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
Deb,
You are welcome! I’m glad to help.
December 5th, 2010 at 11:59 am
Thank you so much for this very helpful guide. I bought some hinges on ebay for $10 and took my laptop apart this morning and replaced them both in 1 1/2 hours. Fixed like new!!! I am so excited.
October 9th, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Kimmy,
You need a Phillips screwdriver.
I’ve been using Wiha screwdriver kit for 5 years and it still like new.
Wiha the best screwdrivers ever, period!
Take a look at Wiha 7 Pc Precision Screwdriver Set # 26190. I doubt you can find them in a local hardware shop.
October 9th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
Question: What kind of screwdriver(s) will I need to change out the hinges? I might even have to replace the bezel since there is a crack but we shall see. Any advice on a good kit for purchase, please inform!
Thanks!
September 26th, 2010 at 8:08 pm
I have just experfienced tjhe breking of tje left hinge. This is my second HP computer in three years, damn I should have went to Dell.HP sucks and I am telling everyone I known plus taking an ad out in the Charlotte Observer to warn the public to not purchase HP products.
August 11th, 2010 at 7:13 am
HP (and other computer companies) intentionally make the hinges out of aluminum. The actual hinge is aluminum with added steel components, less than 1/8″ thick. Just get a magnet and see it for yourself. This is NOT PROFESIONAL QUALITY. Not even kid’s toy quality. It should be a penalty and be put to shame for such a SCAM and FLOWED design.
June 22nd, 2010 at 5:42 pm
Hmmmm just found this site…..I’ve had a dv9000 and nothing but trouble with it…..first one of the hard drives failed, replaced and failed again under warranty, the bloatware pre installed made the wireless stop, the battery now has around 33% capacity whereas my old Acer I gave my kids is 2 yrs older and still has 85% and never has any trouble…now the right hinge broke on the HP and the left is loose in the case but very stiff, just ordered replacement hinges from ebay for around $20 so will fix it but NEVER buy an HP anything again……oh the plastic junk cover is broken around the hinge so I will have to glue it somehow….
March 3rd, 2010 at 6:18 am
I had a working laptop with a few lines in the screen,, replace the screen no problems.no light but power in. Can any one help
Jo
January 22nd, 2010 at 9:31 am
hk
This is so true!
Yesterday I tried calling HP in order to find a new part number for the HP Mini 1100 keyboard because the original keyboard is obsolete an cannot be ordered.
I couldn’t find the replacement keyboard part number nowhere even though I’m a certified HP tech and have access to all HP sites for technicians.
They hang up on me once and transferred me at least 10 times from one department to another all around the world. They were absolutely no help to me. I spent 1 hour trying and finally gave up.
Would I buy an HP laptop after that? No Way!
After all, I called SparePartsWarehouse and got helped in 5 minutes.
January 21st, 2010 at 5:37 pm
I have had my left hinge replaced under warranty after my entire screen cracked but now my right hinge loose and feels exactly the same. I am afraid if i dont fix it my screen will crack the same as the left. I have bought several hp laptops for work 7 in all as well as over 20 desktops and talking to HP is the most frustrating annoying experience i have ever had with customer service. I am not even going to bother phoning about my right hinge but I will never buy another HP product. I totally agree with VA HP customer service are the most annoying rude people i have ever dealt with. I was so angry i phoned every day for 2 weeks and was treated like s@#t.