The HP Pavilion dv6000 notebook computer hit the market in 2006. It is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and features a 15.4-inch screen. Although the computer is no longer in production, you can still find spare parts for the computer online, including replacement motherboards. If you find yourself needing to replace a damaged motherboard, you will need a few hours of time and some basic tools. You will also need a decent understanding of computer hardware to complete the job successfully.
Instructions
Disassembly
1. Turn off the computer, disconnect the power adapter and remove the battery.
2. Place the closed computer upside down on a table. Remove the two screws from the memory compartment cover and remove the cover. Remove the two screws from the hard drive bay cover and remove the cover. Grasp the plastic tab on the drive and lift it out of the computer.
3. Remove the optical drive screw from the bottom of the case, located along the center line of the drive about 5 inches from the edge. Insert a paper clip into the hole on the drive bay to eject it, and pull the drive out of the computer.
4. Remove the three screws from the battery compartment. Turn the computer over and open it. Use a flat screwdriver to pry up the rear of the switch cover and rotate it forward so it's upside down on top of the keyboard. Lift up the connector on the cover where the ribbon cable attaches and disconnect the cable.
5. Close the computer and turn it over. Remove the four screws arranged in a square pattern just in front of the battery compartment. Turn the computer over and open it. Lift the rear of the keyboard and slide it backwards to release the front tabs. Flip the keyboard over and lift the ribbon cable connector to unlock it and disconnect the cable.
6. Disconnect the speaker assembly wire from the left side of the computer. Remove the two screws that hold the assembly in place and lift the assembly up, out of the computer.
7. Close the computer and turn it upside down with the rear facing you. Disconnect the antenna cable from the memory compartment. Remove the two screws that attach the screen, located on each side of the case bottom, directly below the screen. Turn the computer over and open it. Disconnect the microphone, camera and display cables. Remove the two screws from the screen hinges and detach the screen.
8. Close the computer and turn it upside down. Remove the nine cover screws. There are four along the front edge, one in the hard drive bay, two along the left side and two to the right of the memory bay. Remove the three small screws from along the optical bay opening and the three along the rear of the case. Turn the computer over and open it facing you. Disconnect the power button and LED cables from the left side of the computer and the mouse pad cable from the center of the computer. Remove the single screw from the right-rear corner. Remove the remaining two screws, one near each rear corner. Pry up the top support trim along the rear of the computer. Lift the rear of the top cover and remove it.
9. Remove the two screws from the audio board near the front of the computer and slide the board toward the rear to unplug it. Take out the screws that secure the USB/power connector. Unplug the two cables from the board and remove it.
10. Remove the two motherboard screws from the right side of the motherboard. Lift the right side of the board about four inches and slide it to the right to disconnect it and remove it from the computer.
Transfer Components
11. Remove the RAM memory modules from the old board by separating the tabs on each side and sliding the modules out of the sockets. Install them on the new board. Disconnect the RTC battery located to the side of the memory module and install it in the new board using a piece of double-sided tape.
12. Remove the wireless card located next to the battery by taking out the two screws and sliding it out of its socket. Install it on the new board.
13. Press the ExpressCard bezel to eject it from its port and pull it out. Remove the four screws from the ExpressCard and slide it to the right to remove it. Attach it to the new board.
14. Turn the old motherboard upside down and disconnect the fan cable. Remove the four screws from the heat sink and remove it and the fan from the board. Remove the old thermal pads from the heat sink and attach the new ones that came with the new board. Install the heat sink and fan on the new board.
15. Use a flat screwdriver to turn the locking screw on the processor a half-turn counterclockwise and lift the processor off the board. Install it on the new board.
Assembly
16. Slide the new motherboard into the computer from right to left and replace the two screws.
17.Attach the audio board and replace the two screws. Attach the USB/power connector cables and replace the module, securing it with the two screws.
18. Replace the top cover and snap the rear trim piece into place. Replace the three screws and connect the power button and LED cables. Close the computer and turn it over. Replace the three screws in the optical bay opening and the three along the rear of the case. Replace the nine screws in the bottom of the case.
19. Turn the computer over and position the screen. Replace the two screws in the screen hinges and attach the microphone, camera and display cables. Close the computer and turn it over. Replace the two bottom screen screws and connect the antenna cable to the connector in the memory compartment.
20. Turn the computer over and open it. Replace the speaker assembly and replace its two screws. Connect the speaker wire. Position the keyboard and connect the ribbon cable. Slide the tabs on the front of the keyboard into place and seat the keyboard. Close the computer and turn it over. Replace the four keyboard screws in the bottom of the case.
21. Open the computer and position the rear switch cover piece. Connect the ribbon cable and snap the cover into place. Turn the computer over and replace the three screws in the battery compartment.
22. Insert the optical drive into its bay and replace the screw. Replace the hard drive and its cover. Replace the memory compartment cover. Install the battery and test the system.
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