Comments on: How to replace damaged LCD screen in HP Pavilion dv2000 notebook

By: Laptop Tech

Laptop Tech — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:17:12 +0000

molly,

I need to replace the LCD cover on my HP DV5000. I am wondering if the steps are the same?

Yes, general display disassembly steps will be very similar. Maybe some screw will be located in different places, but very similar.

the manual talks about removing the mini PCI communications module in order to remove the display screen?

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.

By: molly

molly — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:06:29 +0000

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!

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:11:28 +0000

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!

By: jorge

jorge — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:24:14 +0000

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

By: Laptop Tech

Laptop Tech — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:43:10 +0000

Victor,

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 ?

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.
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.

By: Victor

Victor — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:09:06 +0000

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!

By: Laptop Tech

Laptop Tech — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:23:45 +0000

Victor,

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?

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.

By: Laptop Tech

Laptop Tech — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:02:51 +0000

paul,

have you considered letting people know to ground themselves via a metal object away from the laptop or with an anti static wrist strap?

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.

By: paul

paul — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:59:15 +0000

have you considered letting people know to ground themselves via a metal object away from the laptop or with an anti static wrist strap?

By: Victor

Victor — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:18:39 +0000

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!