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Here’s how you can take apart a HP Pavilion dv2000 notebook PC. This guide will help you to remove the motherboard, so you can access and clean the cooling module witch includes the cooling fan and heat sink.
If your laptop runs hot and shuts down on its own in the middle of doing something, most likely it’s heat related problem. Take a closer look at the heat sink. If the heat sink gets clogged with dust, the processor overheats and the laptop shuts down. You’ll have to clean the cooling module.
Cleaning tips: You can use virtually anything to clean it, except liquids… liquids may has erosion on the fans motor or the heat sink itself. Recommended: toothbrush(an old one you aren’t planning on using again…), compressed air, lint brush, etc…
This disassembly guide will be a very helpful addition to the official maintenance and service guide for HP Pavilion dv2000 Notebook PCs witch you can download here (8.18MB pdf file). The official service guide also has step-by-step laptop disassembly instructions.
Pavilion DV2000 common replacement parts (US models):
Keyboard - part number 441317-001.
Hard drive - 5400RPM Serial ATA drive. You can speed up your laptop with a 7200RPM drive.
Memory - PC2-5300 (667-MHz). You can install up to 1GB memory stick into each slot.
Optical driver - DVD+-RW/R double-layer combo drive. Part number 417062-001.
RTC battery - part number 417076-001.
Need spare parts for your Pavilion dv2000 laptop? Find them here.
Your HP Pavilion dv2000 notebook might be eligible for a free repair.
UPDATE: I just published a new disassembly guide for HP Pavilion dv2000 notebook which explains how to remove and replaced a damaged LCD screen.
November 13th, 2008 at 11:56 am
If one wants to replace the fan on this particular system, how do you determine “UMA system vs discreet system” boards
January 27th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
Hi there, thanks for posting up this information!! It helped so much, was about to send the laptop to warranty when all i need to do is replace the keyboard. Thanks again.
January 29th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Just wondering if there is an updated link for the disassembly guide ? I have to tear mine apart for a new motherboard
January 29th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Rick,
Did you download the official maintenance and service guide for this laptop? I linked to a pdf file in the post.
Usually you can find step by step disassembly instructions in the manual.
February 5th, 2009 at 10:39 am
I find this very good. What I am looking for is replacing the lcd screen. I have done it, but now it flickers on and off. The screen had to be replaced because i cracked it.
February 5th, 2009 at 10:44 am
ryan,
Did it flicker with the old cracked screen?
Check connection between the cable and LCD screen, make sure it seated tightly. Try reconnecting the cable.
Also, you said the screen flickers on and off. The backlight flickers but the image stays on, or the image flickers but the backlight stays on?
February 8th, 2009 at 9:53 am
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February 27th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
i have a HP Pavilion dv2000 and the problem is thatit starts up with a blank screen and bleeps really loud 3 times.. its not the memory because i have checked that out by some one and do you think its repairable
February 28th, 2009 at 11:27 am
ibby,
Are you sure it’s not related to the laptop memory? If not, apparently there is a problem with the video card or motherboard.
I know that HP repairs some out of warranty dv2000 laptops at no charge, here’s more info:
Free repair for some out-of-warranty HP Pavilion and Compaq Presario laptops
March 2nd, 2009 at 7:07 pm
i have dv2000 too the problem is the screen became small and got 8 small screen.. i run into save mood still got 8 screen.. is that the motherboard faulty?plz help me to resolve the problem thanks
March 3rd, 2009 at 10:16 am
ba8ya,
Did you test the laptop with an external monitor? Do you know if the external video also has 8 small screens or it works properly?
March 5th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
I have try already used external monitor..the result blank monitor..can u help me?it that motherboard? Actualy i’ve been to hp shop they told me the grapic card faulty..which is with the motherboard..can u help me to resolve this prob..
March 7th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Ba8ya,
Unfortunately, if the video card is integrated into the motherboard, you cannot remove it and replace with a new one. When the video card goes bad you have to replace the whole motherboard.
March 23rd, 2009 at 3:59 pm
I have a DV2000 (DV2104EU) Laptop.
I have a problem with left button (touchpad), it need more force so it will respond. What do I need to repair that?
Right button is working as normal.
Thanks
March 23rd, 2009 at 6:54 pm
Shed,
It’s hard to tell without taking apart the laptop. Could be bad button. I’m not sure if it’s located on the motherboard or on a separate board. Could be broken plastic key on the top cover assembly.
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:27 pm
I have an HP Pavilion dv2000, and when I turn it on, the quick keys for media player will light up but it doesn’t boot the computer. It just has a blank screen. Someone told me it was probably the power supply, does that sound right to you?
April 21st, 2009 at 9:36 am
I have the same problem as Ibby with my dv2000 and I need some evidence or someone that has the same problem so that I can prove it is a fault with not just my laptop but some other dv2000s. I thought it was related to the heat problem because the sticker that has my product key on and s/n number has a burnt hole through it due to the heat of my laptop so therefore if anyone has the same problem as I do when their laptop turns on with the screen blank and 3 loud beeps, please could they contact me by emailing me on poojatshah AT hotmail DOT com
thank you.
April 21st, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Pooja,
HP fixes some dv2000 notebooks at no charge under the service enhancement program.
April 22nd, 2009 at 7:47 am
Thank you for that information. Does that service enhancement program apply in the UK though?
April 22nd, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Pooja,
I don’t know. You’ll have to call HP customer service and ask them.
April 24th, 2009 at 11:29 am
My hard drive seems to get very very hot, so much so that if I am typing or working on something for a while, my left palm starts to get hot and uncomfortable because the hardrive area underneath is so hot. I have tried cleaning the fan area, but no great improvement. I have already sent it back to HP. They said they had fixed it, but in fact, it is no different than before.
Is it the hard drive? The fan definitely works because I hear it go on occasionally.
Any help would be appreciated.
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:19 pm
Terry Wyllie,
It’s hard to tell but there is a possibility that your hard drive is failing.
May 25th, 2009 at 1:36 am
does anyone know if the problem with the video card is still there with the new motherboards. i want to replace my motherboard but i dont know if thats a good idea
May 25th, 2009 at 9:25 am
wesley,
It depends. If your laptop has a video card integrated into the motherboard then replacing the motherboard will fix any video card related issue. In most modern laptops the video card is integrated into the motherboard but you’ll have to check specifications for your laptop to make sure.
If the video card is a discrete unit and it has a problem then replacing the motherboard will not fix the problem.
May 30th, 2009 at 10:22 am
I have a Pavillion dv2000. I am having trouble with the screen coming up. When I boot the machine it doesn’t beep. However I am able to view everything through an external monitor. How do I correct this problem?
May 31st, 2009 at 1:17 pm
kthomas965,
Take a closer look at the laptop screen. Can you see any image at all? Maybe there is an image but it’s very dark?
Can you see the laptop screen changing color a little bit? Can you see any reaction from the LCD screen at all?