In this guide I explain how to take apart a HP Pavilion dv8 laptop. I’m taking it apart in order to replace failed DC jack.

The LED light on the DC jack started flickering when adapter plug moved. I tested it with another known good AC adapter but it didn’t fix the problem. I assumed this is DC jack related failure and decided to replace it.

I believe that HP Pavilion dv8  have many different flavors.

It’s possible that your model will be a little bit different but most disassembly steps should be very similar.

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In this guide I show how to remove and replace the screen on HP G62 or Compaq Presario CQ62 laptops.

Also, you can use this guide for replacing failed video cable or replacing damaged hinges.

The display panel has to be separated from the laptop base. You can follow steps 1-21 in this HP G62 or Compaq Presario CQ62 disassembly guide.

STEP 1.

There are only two screws securing the display bezel to the display cover.

These screws hidden under two screw seals in lower left and right corners of the display panel.

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In this guide I explain how to disassemble a HP G62 or Compaq Presario CQ62 laptop.

HP G62 and Compaq Presario CQ62 are very similar (if not completely identical).

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Today I show how to remove and replace damaged screen on HP Pavilion dv6 laptop.

This guide also will help you to replace the display cable and hinges.

The display panel can be disassembled only when it’s separated from the laptop base. Follow steps 1-18 in my first disassembly guide.

STEP 1.

You’ll find two screw covers in the lower left and right corners of the display panel.

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In this post I explain how to completely disassemble a HP Pavilion dv6 laptop.

This guide will have two parts. In the first part (this post) I show how to remove all main laptop parts. In the second part I’ll explain how to take apart the display assembly and remove the screen.

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In this guide I explain how to disassemble a HP Pavilion tx2000 Tablet PC and remove the motherboard. I’m removing the motherboard in order to repair failed NVIDIA chip.

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In this guide I explain how to remove and replace keyboard on Compaq Presario CQ61 or HP G61 laptops.

Compaq Presario CQ61 is similar to HP G61.

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In this guide I explain how to disassemble a HP Pavilion dv4 laptop. I’ll be removing the display panel and top cover assembly.

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In the following guide I explain how to remove and replaced damaged screen in HP Pavilion dm4 laptop.

This is second part of the HP Pavilion dm4 disassembly guide.

In the part one I explained how to remove display panel.

STEP 1.

There are two screw covers in the lower left and right corners of the bezel.

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In this guide I explain how to disassemble a HP Pavilion dm4 laptop.

I’m doing this disassembly in order to replace damaged screen. Unfortunately, in order to replace it in an HP Pavilion dm4, it’s necessary to remove the display panel first.

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