HP DV6000
In this guide we will be showing you how to disassemble an HP DV6000 series laptop.
Step 1: Removing screws from the base.
Step 2: Removing the power/media button cover and keyboard.
Step 3: Removing the display assembly.
Step 4: Removing the top case (palmrest).
Step 5: Removing the motherboard.
Step 6: Removing the CPU and heatsink.
Step 7: Disassembling the LCD assembly.
Extras and Compatibility
Step 1 - Removing screws from the base.
1.1 There are 27 screws total that need to be removed. The circled points on the picture show where they are. The different colors are different screws.
Picture of 17 red threaded screws.
Picture of 3 silver screws from the battery compartment.
Picture of 3 flat silver screws under the optical drive.
Picture of 2 mounting screws to the left of the wireless card.
Picture of 2 blue threaded screws behind the battery compartment.
1.2 Remove the 17 red threaded screws first. Then there are 2 blue threaded screws above the battery compartment.
1.3 Once all screws have been removed, the memory and hard drive covers can be removed and the optical drive can be pulled out. Replacement optical drives can be found here.
1.4 Under the optical drive are 3 flat silver screws that need to be removed.
1.5 The hard drive can be removed by lifting on the tab. The DV6000 uses an adapter between the hard drive and the interface on the motherboard which can be removed if the drive is being replaced. Replacement hard drives for this model laptop can be found here.
1.6 Under the memory cover and hard drive there are 2 screws and 2 mounting screws that need to be removed.
1.7 Remove the memory by pushing out the clips on each side of the memory modules. The RAM will then pop up and can be taken out. Replacement memory for this laptop can be found here.
1.8 Unclip the two antenna connected to the wireless card and remove the screws to be able to remove the card. Replacement wireless cards for the DV6000 series can be found here.
Step 2 - Removing the power/media button cover and keyboard.
2.1 Gently pry the power/media button cover upwards. There will be three cables attached to it that can be removed. Replacement cover can be found here.
2.2 With the power/media button cover removed, the keyboard can now be lifted up and disconnected. Replacement keyboards can be found here.
2.3 The two cables to the power/media button board can now be removed and also the connection to the touchpad.
Step 3 - Removing the display assembly.
3.1 Lift on the tab attached to the video cable to disconnect it. Remove the 4 screws holding the hinges and the hinge covers.
3.2 Unweave the antenna and webcam cables. The webcam cable will need to be disconnected and the antenna will need to be pulled out of the hole.
3.3 The display can now be lifted out of the base.
Step 4 - Removing the top case (palmrest).
4.1 Remove the screw holding the plastic strip so that it can be removed (this part snaps in and out of place).
4.2 Remove the 4 screws shown in the picture.
4.3 The palmrest can now be removed from the base.
Step 5 - Removing the motherboard.
5.1 Remove the 9 screws shown in the pictures.
5.2 The PCMCIA cage can be disconnected from the motherboard.
5.3 The motherboard can now be removed from the base.
5.4 Disconnect the power/USB board. Replacement can be found here.
5.5 Disconnect the audio jack board. Replacement can be found here.
Step 6 - Removing the CPU and heatsink.
6.1 Unscrew the heatsink from the 5 points shown (can be 3, 4 or 5 depending on which DV6000 series laptop you are using) and disconnect the fan cable from the motherboard. Replacement heatsinks can be found here.
6.2 Use a flat head screw driver to turn the lock on the CPU to the unlock position and the CPU can then be lifted out. Replacement CPU can be found here.
6.3 You should now have a bare DV6000 motherboard. Replacement motherboards can be found here.
Step 7 - Disassembling the LCD assembly.
7.1 Remove the 6 rubber screw covers and their screws.
7.2 Gently pry the bezel off from around the LCD. The latches can easily be damaged during this process.
7.3 Remove the 4 screws securing the hinges/brackets to the cover.
7.4 Disconnect the inverter from both ends and remove the screw. Replacement inverters can be found here.
7.5 Lift the LCD out of the cover and remove the screws securing the LCD to the brackets.
7.6 Remove the video cable and you now have the screen completely removed. Replacement screens can be found here.
7.7 The webcam can be removed by lifting up from the top and pulling out. Replacements can be found here.
Extras and Compatibility
The DV6000 series comes in many different configurations. From the outside they generally look identical but on the inside there are a few major differences that can affect compatibility if the incorrect part is purchased. Below are some examples and part numbers of certain parts for this series that need to be purchased by the part number.
Below is a picture of 4 different motherboards. There are 2 Intel and 2 AMD versions with the part numbers 436449-001, 434723-001, 446476-001 and 4364499-001 (clockwise from top left to bottom left).
Clicking the thumbnail will show a larger picture. The two AMD motherboards on the left are very similar, the only difference is the Nvidia chipset which requires the different heatsink.
The two Intel motherboards on the right show a major difference in the heatsink. The 446476-001 has a dedicated graphics chip which requires an attachment to the normal heatsink to keep it cool, it also has an HDMI port on the left which the other 3 do not.
