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In this guide I explain how to remove and replace a damaged LCD screen in a HP Pavilion dv2000 notebook. This guide should work for all models in Pavilion dv2000 line.
By the way, this HP Pavilion dv2000 is like a small copy of HP Pavilion dv6000 notebook and all disassembly steps will be very similar.
Before you start, please turn off the laptop, unplug the power adapter and remove the battery.
STEP 1.
The LCD screen is mounted between the display cover and bezel. The screen bezel is secured to the display cover by six screws hidden under six screw seals. I circled these screw seals.
Remove all seals with a sharp object and after that remove all screws found under the seals.
STEP 2.
Start separating the screen bezel from the display cover on one of the top corners.
Continue separating the screen bezel.
Remove the screen bezel.
STEP 3.
The inverter board works as a power supply for the backlight lamp hidden inside the LCD screen. In most notebooks the inverter board is mounted below the LCD screen. In my guide I will not be removing the inverter board and because of that I will unplug only one cable from the right side.
STEP 4.
Remove four screws securing the display hinges to the cover.
STEP 5.
Carefully separate the display assembly from the cover and place the LCD face down on the keyboard.
Now you can access the LCD cable (video cable) connector. The LCD cable connects the screen to the the motherboard.
STEP 6.
Unplug the LCD cable from the screen.
STEP 7.
Remove the LCD screen assembly from the notebook. As you can see, the screen still has two mounting brackets attached to the left and right sides.
STEP 8.
In order to remove the mounting bracket, simply remove three screws. Transfer the bracket to the new screen.
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Static electricity can kill your laptop. I recommend wearing an anti-static wrist strap while working with internal parts of your laptop.
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November 9th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
molly,
Yes, general display disassembly steps will be very similar. Maybe some screw will be located in different places, but very similar.
You can replace the LCD screen without removing the mini PCI communication module (aka wireless card) but you said you want to replace the LCD cover.
Here’s why HP mention removing the wireless card.
The wireless card has two (or three) antenna cables running under the LCD screen. These cables are attached to the LCD cover. If you want to replace the LCD cover, it’s better to disconnect those antenna cables from the wireless card first and separate the display from the laptop base.
November 9th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
Hi great instructions! I need to replace the LCD cover on my HP DV5000. I am wondering if the steps are the same? Because, the manual talks about removing the mini PCI communications module in order to remove the display screen? It’s not very clear. Do you recommend this step? Thanks!
October 7th, 2009 at 11:11 pm
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Your photos and description helped tremendously! I have never repaired a laptop before, and your posting really made it simple and assured me in making the fix possible. THANK YOU!
September 28th, 2009 at 5:24 am
Coworker came to me and stated his girlfriend had dropped her laptop from 2 (two) stores, screen was broken. I looked on line and bought a new one. I also found your instructions on how to replace the broken screen. He decided to install it himself. your instructiopns were right to the tee, he had no problems at all, and was able to do it in about a half hour. We are very thankfull for people like you that are willing to share thier knowledge
September 22nd, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Victor,
Yep, sounds like LCD problem. Apparently there is a faulty joint somewhere on the LCD controller board. Unfortunately, you cannot fix it at home. You’ll have to use it as is or replace the screen.
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Here’s a temporary fix you can try (at your own risk of course
Remove the display panel and place something between the display cover and LCD screen, a piece of pen eraser for example. The eraser will push on the LCD controller board temporarily (or permanently) “fixing” the problem. You’ll have to find the right spot though.