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In this guide I explain how to take apart a HP Pavilion dv6000 series laptop. I’ll be removing memory, hard drive, wireless card, CD/DVD optical drive and keyboard. Please use this guide at your own risk and only if your laptop is out of warranty.
In the next post I’ll be removing the LCD screen and inverter board.
STEP 1.
Turn off the laptop, unplug the AC/DC power adapt and remove the battery.
Remove screws from the memory and hard drive covers. Remove both covers.
STEP 2.
Lift up the right side of the hard drive and disconnect it from the motherboard. Remove the hard drive.
STEP 3.
Remove one screw securing the CD/DVD optical drive. Pull the drive to the left and remove it from the laptop.
STEP 4.
In order to remove the memory module, spread latches on both sides from the memory module. The memory card will pop up at a 20-30 degree angle. Carefully pull the memory module from the slot by the edges. Remove both modules.
There are two wires connected to the wireless card (Wi-Fi card). These wires are antennas. In order to disconnect the antenna cable from the card, grab the gold connector with our finger tips and unsnap it from the card.
Remove two screws securing the wireless card. Pull the wireless card from the slot.
STEP 5.
Now I’m going to remove the keyboard.
Remove three screws securing the keyboard bezel, I marked them with red circles.
Remove three screws securing the keyboard, I marked them with green circles.
By the way, if you are replacing the keyboard, you don’t have to remove memory, CD/DVD drive and wireless card. Simply go from the step 1 directly to the step 5.
STEP 6.
Turn the laptop over and start lifting up the bezel. Be careful, do not lift it up to far because there are wires connected to the bezel. You can see these wires on the last picture.
STEP 7.
After you release the bezel, you’ll be able to lift up the keyboard as it shown on the picture below. Leave the bezel attached to the laptop.
STEP 8.
The keyboard is connected to the motherboard via a flat ribbon cable. Before you pull the cable you have to unlock the connector.
STEP 9.
Here’s how to unlock the keyboard connector on the motherboard.
Very carefully move the connector locking tab to the direction shown by two red arrows using your finger nails. Move it abut 2 millimeters, not more. The tab must stay attached to the connector. All you have to do is release the cable.
WARNING! If you destroy the connector, the internal keyboard will not function anymore. You’ll have to either use the laptop with an external keyboard or replace the motherboard. The keyboard connector is permanently soldered to the motherboard.
After the cable has been released, you can pull it from the connector and remove the keyboard. Replace the keyboard with a new one if needed.
Here you can find new replacement parts for your HP Pavilion dv6000 laptop.
On the picture above you can see how the keyboard bezel is attached to the laptop. Be careful when you lifting up the bezel, you can accidentally disconnect the cables.
UPDATE: In one of the next guides I explain how to completely disassemble HP Pavilion dv6500, dv6600, dv6700, dv6800 notebooks. It should be similar for HP Pavilion dv6000 too.
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April 5th, 2009 at 5:09 am
I guess I should rephrase my question……
If I own a dv6000z CTO notebook RD167AV… and I am sick and tired of the defective GPU/system board installed in this laptop. Are there any other system boards available (I prefer to steer clear of the HP brand) that can be placed into my laptop?
Currently the CPU is AMD Turion X2 TL-60… and the GPU is nVidia GeForce 7200 Go.
Would it be possible to completely switch to an Intel CPU, system board and upgraded GPU? The way I understand it is… these 3 components are integrated into one board.
I dont know if the above questions made any sense lol…. just trying to probe possible routes, instead of sending my dv6000z to HP for a 3rd repair (all they do is switch out the defective part with an identical defective part).
I paid $1600+ for this notebook and hope that there are other compatible system boards for this model.
Any help would be appreciated.
April 5th, 2009 at 4:55 am
I have one of those lemons that HP sold me… dv6000z CTO notebook RD167AV. The GPU is an nVidia GeForce 7200 Go.
Is it possible to completely rid myself of the current defective system board/GPU… and entirely replace this with a compatile system board/GPU from another brand?
I dont know whether laptops are designed like desktops PC’s… you can literally mix and match motherboards/GPU’s etc.
Please advise me as to what system boards will properly function if I want to switch out the defectice HP system board.
Thanks in advance
April 3rd, 2009 at 10:26 am
Rizwan,
Isn’t the video card integrated into the motherboard. I think it is. If that’s the case, it cannot be removed/replaced/upgraded.
When I search for a maintenance manual for dv2630ea, HP site brings me to the manual for HP Pavilion dv2500 and dv2700 notebooks. In these models the video card is a part of the motherboard, so I think it would be the same for your notebook too.
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:47 am
Hi Tech,
Thanks for the wonderful guide. I have dv2630ea and i want to upgrade its video (graphics) card which is currently nVidia Gefore 8400M GS. its only 64MB. I am looking for any upto 256MB. Kindly suggest what are the options and guide me which steps to follow to find the card in the machine and to replace it.
Thank in advance.
March 29th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
Kevin Jackson,
Nope. Two completely different units. I would suggest replacing the cracked screen on dv6000. I linked to the screen removal instructions at the beginning of this guide.
March 29th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Laptop tech,
Wow great site. I’m wondering if the dv6000 mb is compatible with the zv6000? My zv is old (4 yrs ago) and my son’s dv is 2 yrs old… but with a cracked screen.
Thanks!
Kevin
March 29th, 2009 at 10:25 am
Sid Hollands,
Download the maintenance and service guide for HP Pavilion dv6000 laptops. I posted a link in the comment 18.
You’ll find step-by-stem motherboard replacement instructions in the service manual.
March 29th, 2009 at 10:22 am
cara mullen,
The next step. Follow the link in the comment 3 and find out if your laptop is covered by the extended warranty.
March 27th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
My sons HP Pavilion’s dv6000 screen does not work any more. I hooked it up to an external screen, tried the Fn F4. Nothing happened. So what is my next step? I also took out the screen and checked the connections.
March 20th, 2009 at 4:08 am
I need to replace my motherboard (I am told)on my HP Pavilion dv6000 which refuses to boot and just beeps at me. Will you be continuing with this series on insidemylaptop.com .
March 18th, 2009 at 7:59 am
The laptop screen has been removed but at first I couldn’t boot the damn thing. Later I found out that if I took out one of the memory cards out of the memory bank (the one that covers the other, I assume this is memory bank 2)
It’s not either of the memory cards because I tried each seperately and the system boots perfectly.
Am I stuck with only one memory bank now? Or is there something I can still try here?
Everything else works like a charm now with the external monitor hooked up btw.
Thanks,
Hans
March 17th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Hi,
Firstly, great work and many thanks for the very useful guide.
I’ve got a bit of a different problem. My caps lock light – its very faint and I have a feeling its burnt out or is on its way out. Is this attached to the keyboard, or is it a main board light?
Thanks
Rob
March 17th, 2009 at 3:40 am
Hello, i have some problem with the little battery inside u know.. that is making the clock and date restarts every time i turn on the notebook. How can i change that? thanks mate
March 16th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
hello. io ahve a pavillon dv6146, but do not start.
and do one long beep followed by two short beep, then the system start but the monitor remain black.
anyone have solved this problem?
March 16th, 2009 at 8:26 am
Hi, I’m back. My new motherboard just arrieved and Iv’e uninstalled the cooler. Do I have to apply new thermalpaste ? Because there are some little stickers on the cooler.
March 15th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
jimmy,
Isn’t it integrated into the motherboard? If that’s the case, you’ll have to replace the whole motherboard, not just the graphics card.
March 15th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Hans,
I assume the laptop still works even though the screen is broken. Will it start at all?
Connect an external monitor to the VGA port and turn on the laptop. Now try to switch video from the internal to external mode. Press and hold down the Fn key and at the same time press on the F4 key. Will it switch to the external monitor?
March 15th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Tom,
This laptop has a magnetic switch. There is a magnet inside the display panel. I believe it’s located on the left side from the LCD screen, about 2 inches above the hinge. When the display is closed, the magnet activates a switch located inside the laptop base.
March 15th, 2009 at 8:41 am
Currently repairing a DV6000..Seems like the lid switch is going bad, as the screen flickers then the laptop goes into standby mode..I turned off the standby function when the lid closes & the laptop works fine..Where is the lid switch located?
March 15th, 2009 at 5:34 am
Hi,
I have a DV9700 that has been STEPPED on.. while the lid was closed. Needless to say, the LCD is broken. I wish to turn this machine into a Media Centre by removing the screen and connecting an external monitor (TV). Only problem is, the external screen isn’t getting any signal. Any thougbts on how to manage this?
With regards, Hans
March 13th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
So that’s what holds the CD in!!!
Thanks so much for the article
and the time that you put into
this!
March 11th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
i have a dv6000, i baught it used off a friend , it is over 4 years old , and last month, feb of 09 , i called about issues with the lap top and they eventually had me send it in, they replaced the motherboard , keyboard, case , battery , wireless card , power supply , dvd burner and mouse, free of charge, all i had to do was give them hell for about 3 days. it is a recall on these , makes the wireless not work and they over heat. so give them hell and they will replace the laptop for you, email me if you want the number , i have the executive phone number, very helpful.
rhusk1005 AT neo.rr.com
March 11th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
hi.
my dv6000 got problem with graphic card,anyone known where i can buy it
March 11th, 2009 at 6:11 am
I needed to replace my power supply for my dv6000. The PC was working fine on the old power supply, but the wire was breaking. I bought one off of eBay and all the power factors matched. When I plugged in the new one, the PC went totally dead in less than 30 seconds. Now it doesn’t get a pulse with either the old power supply or battery. What do you think happened and what’s the remedy? Thanks
March 9th, 2009 at 10:33 am
Ok, well thanks allot for the advise, you’ve really helped my allot. I’m ordering the new board right now and also a arctic silver 5 thermal paste for the cpu and gpu
I will post an update if the board has arrived
March 9th, 2009 at 10:23 am
Realiks,
If your new motherboard has the same part number as the original motherboard, it should be 100% compatible.
Shouldn’t matter.
March 9th, 2009 at 10:16 am
Oja I forgot something, does it mather that my new board has a black amd socket?
March 9th, 2009 at 10:10 am
Yes I think I will buy one from the UK. Are there any other important things before I order it? Or is the part number the only important thing?
March 9th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Realiks,
I think it doesn’t matter where they sell motherboards, most likely they are all made in China. Personally, I would prefer to buy from the closest source.
March 9th, 2009 at 9:58 am
Ok I’ve found it: 443775-001
Now I have a dilemma I have the chose to buy from deferent sellers. One from the UK (with is the closest) Than a few from the Usa and allot from china. But I’ve heard that the one’s from china are a bit crappy and they die very quickly. So what would you do? I think a will buy the one from the UK if it die’s I can send it back because it’s the closest.