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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 which includes the cooling fan and heat sink.
Update: for some reason pictures are not available anymore. The guide is still there, but no pics. For step by step laptop disassembly instructions you can use the official service manual for Pavilion dv2000 notebook.
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 which 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.
Do you have a problem with video? Check out this video failure fix for HP Pavilion dv2000 notebooks.
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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?
July 6th, 2009 at 12:24 am
hey,
I broke my lcd screen by dropping it, everything else works fine still. can I unhook the screen and will it auto post with an external monitor? otherwise I’d like to find a cheap place to get a new screen if you know of any.
best,
charlie
July 6th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
charlie,
I think it will. As a test, you can unplug the LCD cable from the motherboard and restart the laptop with an external monitor attached.
July 9th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
i am having problems with my laptop! it happened when i was playing counter strike, i got bsod, only different thing is i got 8 bluescreens on my display! i laughed at it showing the screen to everyone! then when i shut it down and booted it up, i had 8 screens tiled up on my monitor! i restarted but same thing! left it for a while and it is working noe ( for the moment ), but i fear the problem will come back! can you please help! i have a dv2127tx laptop! is it the graphics card or something else? can i replace graphics card without motherboard replacement? i have no warranty!
August 3rd, 2009 at 11:56 am
Hello,
My hp dv2025 has the same issues with the screen not coming on..yet all other lights are on. This is the weird part. I put the whole laptop(minus battery) into the freezer for about 15 minutes. I then plugged it in..and pressed the start button. The computer boots fine and runs fine. I can leave it on for days and days. I can also go to menu and restart the computer fine. BUT…if I shut down the machine..turn it totally off…it will not start up again…Until I refreeze the machine. I DONT recommend this to anyone..but since the machine is basically a paper weight..I thought I would try it. I was able to recover all files..and the machine works fine..but I just cant restart the machine after a complete shut down. OH…extended warranty ended 5 months ago for me.
August 5th, 2009 at 10:46 am
I seem to be having the same problem a lot of others here have had… the computer turns on as indicated by the lights coming on and the sound of the fan running, but the screen shows nothing. Has anyone been able to resolve this problem? This started happening right after the wireless stopped working too. It seems like the slide button on the front became dislodged or something because if I switch it back and forth, the light no longer changes from orange to blue.
August 5th, 2009 at 10:51 am
Gan,
Read about HP Limited Warranty Service Enhancement program.
There are problems with some dv2000/dv6000 and dv9000 notebooks and HP fixes them at no charge even out-of-warranty notebooks. I hope your dv2000 qualifies for that repair and you can get it at no charge.
August 22nd, 2009 at 10:21 pm
Hi!
I had this problem about half a year ago.
The issue is that all the hp laptops produced at around the same time as the dv2000 was cranked out had issues with the video card. It’s faulty and needs to be replaced.
Hp will do it for free and it only takes about 2 weeks for them to get it back (for me at least). But you need to call hp support right away to make sure that they’re still offering this free repair. They may not offer it anymore as I got mine fixed half a year ago.
My problem is, how do you make the computer work faster? It lags so much all the time it makes me want to pull my hair out. Someone suggested upgrading the ram, is that possible on this laptop?
September 5th, 2009 at 7:00 am
I had the overheated video card problem as well, I had it replaced the first time well it was still under original warranty, It happened again, but I didn’t call in right away because I figured there was no rush, it turned out that the extended warranty is exactly that, but I didn’t recall seeing a limit timewise on it. the extended warranty for this problem is only one year, but I called 7 days after it had expired. so they refused to fix it for free, but offered to fix it for $299, wich is higway robbery so I didn’t take him up on it and am hoping to replace the motherboard on my own
September 5th, 2009 at 6:02 pm
I have a DV2000 that overheats, has a blank screen but blue lights @ keyboard, 3 weeks out of warranty. It was my sons college present but never really worked. He chucked it in his closet a year ago and built a desktop. So I have it now and want to fix it. HP replaced the disk drive twice but that wasn’t the problem. I guess I need to change the motherboard. Is the video card on the motherboard? How do I know or where is the part # for the motherboard? I see alot of p/n’s out there and don’t know what to order. Any advice would help.
September 13th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
I just used this guide to complete the cleaning and I have discovered just how maintenance unfriendly this computer is. The designers need to be immolated.
September 19th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Ferrell,
I think same designers were used to create some Toshiba laptops.
LOL
Try replacing the optical drive on a Satellite A505 laptop. I’ll publish a new guide soon on http://www.irisvista.com/tech/
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:38 am
First Motherboard replacement and this guide worked great!!! Thanks sooooo much for posting this worked like a charm.
-Logan
December 3rd, 2009 at 4:45 pm
This really helped me to replace my lcd screen.
December 14th, 2009 at 6:42 am
It appears the pictures to your guide are no longer available. Is there something we can work out to get those pics back up?
December 21st, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Dave,
Looks like all pics are gone. Not sure if they are coming back.
Here’s another guide for removing the LCD screen. http://www.insidemylaptop.com/replaced-damaged-lcd-screen-in-hp-pavilion-dv2000-notebook/
That’s all I got at this point.
Alternatively, you can use instructions in the service manual for HP Pavilion dv2000 notebooks.
December 27th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
Thanks Guys,
I was told by HP that the motherboard was stuffed (they wanted $800 for replacement) but dismantled my unit & tried the re-solder trick with heat gun & it worked!
While i was there I scraped off the blue gunk & inserted a small copper coin (was perferct size) between the GPU & heat sink.
Computer seems a lot cooler when running now.
Cheers,
Scotty
January 2nd, 2010 at 11:51 pm
Hi everyone,
just new in this forum.
I need help replacing my motherboard for dv2000.
I have read through ur contributions and they are very encouraging
but unfurtunately the pictures are no longer there. Please is there
any way i can get the pictures on installing the motherboard. Thanks
January 3rd, 2010 at 12:55 pm
Ben,
For some reason all pictures are gone.
You can find laptop disassembly instructions in the official service manual. I just updated my post and posted links to the service manual.
Get the manual and follow step-by-step instructions for the motherboard removal and replacement.
January 15th, 2010 at 8:02 am
Pictures can be retrieved if you highlight the guide and copy/paste it into MS Word. I have Word 2007.
I felt like many of you when I realized the pics were gone. A picture is worth a 1000 words, particularly when trying to take a laptop apart.
I thought I would at least copy the guide and print it out so I would have it along with the HP disassembly guide. When I pasted it into Word 2007, I got a pleasant surprise. The picture were there and I was able to print it all out. It was a huge help. The pictures make a huge difference.
Somehow, Word refreshes the links to the pics. I did it again before posting this to make sure it still works and it does.
February 28th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
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March 3rd, 2010 at 7:33 am
The issue with the DV2000, DV6000, DV9000, and TX1000 laptops happens to be both your fan, video memory, and video card.
If you update your BIOS that will help with the overheating, and update your video card drivers directly from Nvidia for the GO6150 series.
If you do not update these files, you will need to have a BGA reflow service to fix your chipsets to restore your wireless and video. What will happen is you will get no video, all blue lights, and the system will cycle on and off every 1 to 2 minutes.