In the following guide I explain how to disassembly a HP G42 or Compaq Presario CQ42 laptop.
Both models are very similar and all following disassembly steps should be the same or very similar for both models.
In this particular case I’m taking apart a HP G42-303DX model.
I will walk you though the following major disassembly steps:
On this page you’ll find complete disassembly instructions for a HP Pavilion dv7.
This is my second guide for HP Pavilion dv7 series.
In this particular case I’m taking apart a HP Pavilion dv7-4177NR model.
I believe this guide should work for the all dv7-4000 series too.
In this post I explain how to disassemble HP 2000. I will remove main laptop components and show how to access area under the top cover.
I’ll go through the following major disassembly steps:
STEP 1-7: Accessing RAM. Removing the hard drive and DVD drive.
STEP 8-15: Disconnecting and removing the keyboard.
STEP 16-19: Removing the top cover assembly. Accessing the internal components.
Today I show how to disassemble a HP Pavilion dm1 laptop.
I’m working on the following model:Â HP Pavilion dm1z-4000 CTO Entertainment Notebook PC.
My goal is replacing failed cooling fan which is mounted on the bottom side of the motherboard. It means I’ll have to remove most internal components in order to get access to the fan.
During the disassembly process I’ll go through the following major steps:
STEP 1-7: Removing the bottom cover. Accessing the hard drive, CMOS battery, memory slots.
STEP 8-18: Disconnecting and removing the keyboard.
STEP 19-32: Separating the base assembly from the display. Removing the top cover.
STEP 33-36: Removing the motherboard. Accessing the DC power jack.
STEP 37-38: Disconnecting and removing the cooling fan.
In this guide I show how to disassemble a HP Pavilion dv2 model. I’m taking it apart in order to replace the motherboard.
HP Pavilion dv2 motherboard comes with the processor attached to it and the motherboard is not very expensive. If the motherboard failed it might make sense to repair the laptop.
In this guide I show how to replace LCD screen on HP Pavilion dv4 laptop.
HP Pavilion dv4 comes with two different types of screens installed:
1. LCD with CCFL backlight (requires inverter).
2. LCD with LED backlight.
In this guide I’ll be replacing the one with CCFL backlihgt.
Also you can use this guide for replacing LED LCDs but they don’t have inverter boards so you’ll have to skip steps 8 and 9.
In this guide I explain how to remove and replace LCD screen on a HP Pavilion g6 laptop.
All disassembly steps should be similar for all models in the Pavilion g6 line.
In this guide I will disassemble a HP Pavilion g6 laptop.
In this particular case I’m taking apart a HP Pavilion g6-1c55nr but the guide should fit all models in Pavilion g6 line.
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In this guide I explain how to replace broken screen on HP 2000 laptop.
In my case it was accidentally damaged and the image disappeared completely.
To be precise, I’m working on an HP 2000-210US model.
I would suggest making some notes during the disassembly process about screw locations. Some screws have different length. Your notes will be helpful when you assemble everything back together.
In this guide I explain how to disassemble an HP ENVY 15 notebook.
My goal is removing and replacing failed keyboard (a few keys stopped working).