Comments on: How to repair or replace broken hinges on HP Pavilion dv9000 series notebook

By: Laptop Tech

Laptop Tech — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 02:22:09 +0000

Deb,

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.

You are welcome! I’m glad to help.

By: Deb

Deb — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 19:59:15 +0000

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.

By: Laptop Tech

Laptop Tech — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 02:29:01 +0000

Kimmy,

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!

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.

By: Kimmy

Kimmy — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 22:36:18 +0000

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!

By: Denise

Denise — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 04:08:45 +0000

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.

By: Adrian

Adrian — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:13:00 +0000

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.

By: Me2

Me2 — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 01:42:06 +0000

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….

By: Jo Morris

Jo Morris — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:18:23 +0000

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

By: Laptop Tech

Laptop Tech — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:31:46 +0000

talking to HP is the most frustrating annoying experience i have ever had with customer service.

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.

By: hk

hk — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:37:37 +0000

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.