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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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Did you know that your HP Pavilion dv2000 notebook might qualify from a free repair from HP?
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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September 22nd, 2009 at 9:09 pm
That’s right, it is a thin blue line from top to bottom, is more visible in dark tones, but disappears at times when I move the screen a bit, as if a false contact, you think it fails lcd screen ?, there Manra to repair that line? …
Well, a congratulations and thank you very much for responding friend.
Excellent site!
September 19th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Victor,
Is it a very thin vertical line running from top to bottom? Sounds like a problem with the LCD screen.
You’ll have to use the laptop as is or replace the screen.
September 19th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
paul,
You know what? I think that’s a good idea. I’ve added your suggestion to each disassembly guide. It appears at the end in red color. Thanks.
September 17th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
have you considered letting people know to ground themselves via a metal object away from the laptop or with an anti static wrist strap?
September 14th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Hi!
congratulations for this tutorial, is very practical…
i have a cuestion, my lcd screen show a thin vertical blue line, but disappears eventually when i move the lcd (open or close)
note: should be noted that all images look perfect with the exception of the blue line
you know what can be the problem?
I hope can help me please or give me an idea that could be the fault
stereolabe@gmail.com
Thanks!
September 11th, 2009 at 8:56 am
Thanks for the prompt reply! Returning the screen might be possible, but not ideal.
The jack in question is on the inverter, and is connecting to the laptop. The jacks on both the old inverter and the new one fit the new screen. The question is then whether the old inverter will work on the new screen. Both screens are the type LP141WX1 14.1″ WXGA. The only thing stalling me is that the new screen is fitted with an inverter bracket that do not allow the old inverter. Cutting this bracket off seems a bit crude…
September 10th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
Demonstro,
Can you return this screen for a replacement? If you can, replace the screen.
If you cannot replace the screen and have nothing to loose, you can cut off cables from the old screen and solder them to the new one. This might work. Most likely the new screen has a similar backlight lamp with different connectors.
Proceed on your own risk.
September 9th, 2009 at 10:50 am
Hi! Thanks for great tutorials!
I’ve broken the screen on my DV2000 and gotten a replacement screen only to find the inverter video jack being different than on the original. I cannot seem to find much useful information about changing the video cable. Is that trivial, or should I get a new screen?
September 7th, 2009 at 11:12 am
First of all – thanx for great guide. Really helpful. And I hope a can contribute a bit there about “bezel” problem. Actually, there is small trick to it – without it bezel will never fit on hinges. It is simple – you should assemble notebook back in the correct order. Lid – LCD frame – hinge is the correct order, Lid – hinge – LCD metal frame is the wrong one, and it will render bezel unistallable on hinge corners.
If you look at the picture in the Step 4 you can see yellow circles around screw holes – these are in the _black_ hinges and not in the silvery LCD frame with R and L marks.
Hope it helps and sorry for double post !
September 5th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
I installed the monitor as you said and it worked fine. I then attempted to restore my laptop to the day i purchased it by hitting F11 at the boot screen and following the instructions. It completed the system restore, but now I cant get into windows at all because of some error. It keeps restarting itself before the welcome screen, and says that some newly installed harwear could be the problem. What do I do?
August 13th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Another Flawless installation. Thanks!
I think taking the Bezel off ws the hardest part!
August 11th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
“I cannot get the bezel back on. it will not fit right at the hinges. I have been trying to get it to fit for 3 days now SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME IF THEIR IS A TRICK TO IT!!!”
Tim, wondering if you ever solved your problem. I too cannot get the bezel back on. Everything is in place correctly. The bezel snaps on everywhere except for the two bottom corners. I have tried every way to get it on I could think of. Any input would be appreciated.
August 9th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
Hi!…..
I have a dv2610us entertainment notebook pc. I got the lcd repair in May 2009 and the screen have been cracking open at the bottom left screen ever since then, and now its a whole lot worst. Its opening from the swing part ( if thats what its called)…
What can i do to fix it?
August 3rd, 2009 at 8:59 pm
Helpful thanks….
Great work!
July 24th, 2009 at 11:53 am
Hi, I’ve replaced broken lcd screen on my hp pavilion dv2000 as per your instruction. But it did not work. I used to use external screen before replacing the screen. now even i am unable to use external screen as well. can you advise what might be the problem. I want to have some answers before return screen to the vendor.
thanks
jay
July 24th, 2009 at 1:52 am
Hi There
Just a quick question do you know wheather this screen would fit into the HP Comapq 6910p?
Cheers
July 14th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
Rick,
Did you have the same problem before?
Sounds like your new screen is defective.
July 14th, 2009 at 8:42 am
Hi, I replaced the screen per your instructions but when I turned it on, there was a blue line on the left side, that went away when I powered down and redid everything to make sure connections were good. On the right though there is a violet line that won’t go away. This is a replacement screen. What will cause this line to remain? Thanks
Rick
July 10th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
hi! i was wondering if anybody can help me please.. my laptop is hp pavilion dv6000 series and my lcd screen is broken.. where can i buy a new lcd? i am currently in the UAE.. much thanks to any help!
July 8th, 2009 at 4:25 am
This is great site! I need an advice: I have 5 year old laptop HP pavilion 2000ze and recently noticed that display cover hinges are loose. Is there any way to tighten up the hinges to eliminate wobbling of the display or do I have to replace them?
July 7th, 2009 at 5:33 am
very helpful post, just finished removing my damaged lcd. Do i have to keep the silver sticker on the back side of the old lcd to put it back on the new lcd?
July 6th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Billy,
I would say at least $100 at a professional repair shop but it depends on where you take it.
June 25th, 2009 at 3:56 am
Just want to say thanks flawless 10 min installation from a non expert. How much would labor normaly cost?
June 25th, 2009 at 1:04 am
Hi,
I’ve had a similar notebook, but the graphic processor chip burned trough. Since I’ve had no warranty, and a spare motherboard was too expensive I decided not to fix this problem.
A few days ago I took the notebook apart, and I was wondering if there was any possible way to reuse this screen (for example as a external monitor).
So my question is: is there a way to make a VGA or DVI connector for the LCD pannel? My notebook was a HP Pavillion DV9285ea.
Thanks!
June 24th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
TIM,
Make sure all cables are routed correctly. There is no trick to it.
June 17th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
I cannot get the bezel back on. it will not fit right at the hinges. I have been trying to get it to fit for 3 days now SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME IF THEIR IS A TRICK TO IT!!!
May 27th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
Leon,
If the laptop works fine, it should start with an external monitor too. Apparently you have a problem with the laptop itself, not the screen.
You can remove the hard drive and install it into an external USB enclosure ($20-30 in a local store). After that you connect this enclosure to another working computer and access the hard drive as a regular drive through My Computer.
May 27th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
is there any way to get an external monitor to get some files out from it?
i tried VGA using FNC+F4 but it doesnt seems to work
maybe another way to force it to start from the vga monitor?
May 24th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
david,
In a HP Pavilion dv2000 the power jack is NOT soldered to the motherboard. The power jack is attached to the harness which can be unplugged from the motherboard.
You’ll find instructions in this service manual for HP Pavilion dv2000 notebooks. Go to removal and replacement procedures chapter and then navigate to the power connector cable page. The pdf file is over 8MB and might take some time to download.
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:04 pm
hey do you have a manual on how to change out a power jack on the HP Pavilion dv2000?
i saw your motherboard one but no power jack. i have it all in pieces and i still can not get the power jack out. is it soldered in some where? i can’t tell, and can not get it out
please help
david