HP Pavilion dv5000 Screen Replacement

Step 1 HP Pavilion dv5000 Screen Replacement

• Turn off down the computer, and unplug the computer from all external power sources.
• Shut the screen, and lay the computer face-down on a flat, sturdy surface. Orient the computer to match the image.
• Locate the battery release switch, as indicated in the image. Sliding this switch from right to left will release the battery.
• Remove the battery.
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Step 2




• Remove the two 5.0mm screws securing the right side of the RAM cover to the computer frame.
• Lift the right side of the RAM cover to remove.
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Step 3
• The wifi card is connected to the computer with the two antenna lead wires.
• Note where the white AUX wire and the black MAIN wire connect to the wifi card before disconnecting.
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Step 4
• Disconnect the antenna leads from the wifi card by lifting the gold ends of the wires off the prongs on the wifi card.
• The white wire connects to the AUX terminal.
• The black wire connects to the MAIN terminal.
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Step 5
• Remove the two 6.0mm screws securing the wifi card to the computer.
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Step 6
• Remove the wifi card.
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Step 7
• Remove the two 11.0mm screws at the corners on either side of the battery compartment.
• Remove the three 6.0mm screws.
• Remove the two 5.0mm screws.
• Remove the 6.0mm screw in the middle of the battery compartment.
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Step 8
• Turn the computer over and open the screen. This provides access to the screen hinges.
• The keyboard switch cover is attached to the computer with a series of snaps. With a flathead screwdriver, pry up the switch cover until it pops free.
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Step 9
• Be careful not to bend the keyboard switch cover too far when removing it.
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Step 10
• Next, remove the keyboard. Push on the keyboard frame above the function keys and slide the keyboard toward the screen.
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Step 11
• Carefully lift the trackpad-side edge of the keyboard to reveal the LED and keyboard cable connectors.
• Detach the cable connectors from the computer by gripping each cable connector close to the computer contact point and pulling up gently.
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Step 12
• This step is for replacing the keyboard only. If you are not replacing the keyboard, skip this step.
• Lay the keyboard face down.
• Remove the four 3.00mm screws that attach the keyboard to the keyboard frame.
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Step 13
• This step is for replacing the keyboard only. If you are not replacing the keyboard, skip this step.
• Lift the keyboard off the keyboard frame.
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Step 14
• Use the plastic prying tool to disconnect the screen cable from the system board.
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Step 15
• Remove the four 7.0mm screws securing the screen to the computer.
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Step 16
• Separate the screen from the computer frame by lifting the screen straight up.
• Disconnect the PCI wires by pulling them free of the computer.
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