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    hp pavilion dv2000 screen problems.

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Lavitz, Mar 16, 2010.

  1. Lavitz

    Lavitz Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey guys I have been given a laptop to fix.hp pavilion dv2000 when i turn it on the power comes on. But the screen remains black. I have no idea what the problem is as of yet.. Don't know if its screen issues or hardware issues i dont get any beeps or anything. I took out the ram used one stick no luck. So i open it up a bit the power strip bar with the LED the wire was cut. So that was getting no power. All wires for the screen/mirco webcam were plugged in. Not sure what the problem is I pluged in VGA monitor it doesnt turn on ? Any idea why i hit fn f4 nothing is happening? How do i get alt monitor show whats going on screen?... HElp with that first or suggest what i should do to locate the problem.
     
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    $10 bucks says you have a burnt 8400m GS.
     
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    Lavitz Notebook Evangelist

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    Hmmm.. Possible but any way to check for that? Btw Just another question im plugging my external monitor to my sager.. and it wont turn on either i had done before on xp. Now on 7 having issues, windows doesn't even pick it up.
     
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    Sounds pretty typical.

    If it's an AMD-based one (nVidia Chipset), it's looking at a Northbridge or Unibridge Reflow (Depending on Board Version).

    If it's Intel based, it's going to need a Southbridge reflow.

    Requires specialized equipment.

    Many people on eBay offering the service for ~$80-$150. Problem is, it's a bandaid on a bleeding carotid artery. :(
     
    WindDrake, Mar 17, 2010
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