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HP DV9000 blank screen fix! Video problem BGA rework

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HP DV9000 blank screen fix! Video problem BGA rework
This fix also works on the HP DV2000, DV6000 and DV9000 there are a couple more HP's with this BGA video issue. Also effected by this issue are a couple Compaq models. The Comaq Presario V3000 V6000 and a couple of the Pavilion models.
If you would like us to fix this issue for you please send the laptop to the address below
Mixcat Computers
101 Broadway
Kissimmee FL. 34741
If you have any questions please call our service hotline 321-332-0710
We never charge bench fees to give you a quote!
Remember some motherboards are beyond repair and we will have to replace the motherboard. We will give you a FREE quote and its up to you if you want to repair the laptop. If you dont want us to fix the laptop just pay the return shipping.
Thank and I hope you enjoyed the video!
-Pete
Mixcatcomputers.com
Mixcatcom
Mixcat.com HP Compaq Laptop notebook BGA video Rework

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@Ureyeuh 13 лет назад

This was a great video. I'm about to be working on the HP team at Geek Squad City and was researching common problems, and although we don't use pen torches, we still have to find the issues and this has helped tremendously. Well put together.

@boxlessthinking 10 лет назад

So like where the info for the class action suit. id like a free replacement since its the manufacturer fault.

@anibalcruz7047 10 лет назад

The suit went nowhere

@andrive 4 года назад

That’s sad

@nnmusic2011 6 лет назад

I did this today and stayed until 2am but it was well worth it. It worked on me. It may be an old laptop but the joy of fixing it feels really good. Thanks for posting and sharing.

@dimi6988 9 лет назад

Bravoo! He is alive again ! Instead a pen on the gas I used the electric blower (300'C) with narrow lips (10mm) only 3 seconds ! Greetings from Serbia

@MySweetCakes8147 10 лет назад

ha i stole the coa from the back of the laptop. thank you 1080p

@whybotherthissucks 10 лет назад

I had this problem for a long time. I finally completely lost my screen two days ago. I also lost my DVD drive and my sound a long time ago, but didn't think it was related. Well, to my surprise I tried this repair last night and am now typing on the very computer that didn't work yesterday morning. I even recovered my sound and my DVD drive. I know this video is old, but thank you very much. I didn't want to buy a new laptop.

@triple8luck 10 лет назад

Thanks for the complete explanation. This fix worked for with my DV9730. I had a different problem though in that the video portion worked, but the laptop wouldn't see my CD-ROM drive. This after hours and hours of all the fix attempts on-line and swapping out drives ultimately, this procedure resolved the problem. I also upgraded the heat sink, using a piece of copper conduit piece cut into quarters (about a postage stamp size) and used a mallet to flatten. This seems to have resolved the heavy fan usage, as I hardly hear it. Used thermal compound Arctic Silver AS5 from Radio Shack.

@hayward5000 12 лет назад

Thanks for this video. Very handy video guide for me. I know my computers but hate navigating laptops. I also have big hands. Its much easier watching someone who has done it a million times.

@Waffles_______189 12 лет назад

I was just looking around for tips on how to pull apart my broken laptop because I was bored. Now I have a working backup thanks to this video! Thanks!

@Geirunaka 12 лет назад

Got an HP dv2000 series laptop for my freshmen year of college in 2008 lasted about a year and had to send it in twice... happy to see I could breathe some new life into it! Thanks

@Wallydeej 12 лет назад

Just got off the phone with one of your employees (George) ,who was very friendly and helpful with questions I had on the DV6 procedure. Since I will be doing it myself, my only problem is determining how hot the chip will get when I heat it with the pen torch. Thanks for the help and the video! Wish me good luck!

@ovdiem 13 лет назад

I would like to thank you for this video i have repaired 3 dv 9000 laptops by following your techniques ,thanks for sharing the trick ,all the credit goes to you ,thanks.

@vavjak 13 лет назад

My HP dv9000 just went blank today with this exact problem. I found your solution to this problem immediately through a search. Great job! I had wondered if it was worth fixing, at the time it was brand new i spent approx $1100. I am glad to know that I now have an idea of the cost for repair. If I can find anyone in my area, I would be happy to ship it to you. Also thank you for the class action law suit against these laptops. thank you for your great professionalism, everyone here agrees!

@HostileHST 11 лет назад

Just brought life back into a DV9000 today using this info, but I used an industrial heat gun for about 10 minutes at 1.5" away from GPU. Thank you Mixcatcom for a great video! It gave me confidence to give it a shot.

@bkcharter 13 лет назад

Thanks a million. I bought a dv9000 off Craigslist and started having issues right away. A week later it was dead. I thought I blew my money... Whew... Working perfectly now.

@jmkwisc 9 лет назад

After thinking my Compaq CQ62 had a bad CPU due to a error code with One Flashing LED on the CapsLock,I ordered a replacement CPU on Ebay, installed it and it STILL didn't work. Just before tossing it into the junk bin, I found and used your method with using a Heat Gun, it now boots just fine. Thanks VERY much!

@trueblu8 12 лет назад

Wow. You are a master. I am just a padawan. I've done my fair share of computer repairs and even changed a dc jack once so I am daring enough to try this. But if it fails I may need to send it to you guys for a chip replacement. Damn HP for making such a faulty design. And foolish people for not taking care of their laptops, putting them on beds, pillows, or leather sofas and not letting them breathe underneath.

@Rakkerjoep 13 лет назад

Thank you very much. after 5 years of computing without any problem on my DV9055EA now i got a blank screen. I followed your instructions and my HP laptop is working again. My laptop is a intel and had 2 heatpipes (1 for video and 1 for processor and chipset) But now its working fine ! Thank you very much.

@erinsmomtoo 13 лет назад

Thank you so much!!! I just got back from Best Buy and was told it was a motherboard problem and that it would cost at least $500 to fix it and we were told it would be better if we just bought a new one. I'm not a computer genius, so you can be looking for my computer in the mail soon!! Thanks again!!

@soandso1111111111 12 лет назад

I just wanted to again say thanks for this video!!! I tried this method for more than 1 year ago and it kept my dv 9000 running 24/7 for over one year now!!!!!!!! Just a couple a weeks ago it broke down again, so I followed the instructions on this video and now its working again!!! Thank you mixcatcom!! God bless!!!

@pepinoavapor 12 лет назад

Thank you so much. I had this problem in my HP dv9000 and I could fix it using your videos. The last week my laptop's screen showed coloured lines and after some seconds the computer rebooted itself. When I saw the GPU, there wasn't any thermal compound and the fan was very dirty. I resoldered the chip and I cleaned everything with a brush and I put "Artic Silver 5" (15€) between the chips and the copper bar. Now it works perfectly. I really appreciate your videos. Thanks from Spain.

@mercury724 13 лет назад

i've got a defective DV2000 with the same blank screen for over 6 months now sitting in my cabinet collecting dust, not knowing what to do with it, did bring to hp service center and said they will be charging me around $700! WTF! to change the motherbord....good thing I saw this video and tried it my self! and it worked!!!!!! Damn! THANKS!

@MrForce40000 12 лет назад

Great video guys!!!!!! Followed this step for step. This girl was about to throw the laptop away until I told her I would give it a try. Followed your video, fixed the laptop and landed me a date A+++

@alimujtaba747 6 лет назад

I have a DV 6744TX which I purchased brand new in 2008. Ran flawlessly for ten years until yesterday. I have this very same problem. Hope to get it repaired soon.

@anibalcruz7047 12 лет назад

Glad to hear. Thanks and hope you enjoyed our Video.

@lcubela 12 лет назад

Hey mixcatcom! I just wanted to sincerely thank you for posting this video, my pavilion dv2000 special edition had the same problem. I followed exactly what you said but I used a heat gun instead to heat the GPU. Again thank you man, you saved me a bunch!!!

@anonbomber4937 10 лет назад

i bought a 10 of these off a pc wholesale site for 200 lulz thanks for the video man worked like a charm!

@3nduser 13 лет назад

THIS WAS THE BEST INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO I HAVE EVER SEEN. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING AND LOOKING FOREVER FOR ONE LIKE THIS. THANKS MAN. YOU SHOWED EVERYTHING, FROM START TO FINISH. A TRIPLE PLUS!!!!

@coolirc 12 лет назад

i've followed this step by step and opened the computer DV9000 and fixed it . thanks for this awesome video i'm very happy . keep up the good work bro thanks .

@edtraxful 11 лет назад

That was quite interesting. I was glued to your every word and movements. I have a identical laptop with exactly the same issue. For over a year I walk through my work area, glance at it and mutter unmentionables. Have not been able to locate the proper "nerve" needed to dismantle the entire monster. I've built and refurbished dozens of desktops with every possible problem. But laptops....scare me. Anyway, that was highly enjoyable and informative. I would love to have had you as an instructor.

@stilljeepn10261972 11 лет назад

AMAZING !!!!! We use German Infrared Top and Bottom heat for this process. I would say that this is a band-aid fix at best. We remove the BGA graphics chip and put new solder spheres under it. This process is called reballing.Its actually the only sure fire way of permanently repairing the no video issues with the DV series and other laptops. It would be the best investment for your company. In any event..... GOOD JOB WITH THE TORCH !!!!!

@MyNextShotWontMiss 11 лет назад

I've done this repair about six times on customers laptops. I used a laser thermometer gun to make sure I got the temp right with the torch. I also decided to use a paper template and drill small holes in a circular pattern in the plastic right beneath the GPU so extra air could get to it. It looked professional and also kept it about five degrees cooler.

@01craigk 12 лет назад

Did it for me thank you! Ours was getting more and more unreliable and then failed. Followed your tuition, built a heat sink out of an old alumium CPU cooler and jobs a good'n! Well pleased thank you very much!

@bradskaallama 13 лет назад

This can be fixed very easily - When you power on the laptop, shut the lid down quickly, and wait for the system to start. And there you go! You will have to do it every time you start the computer though, so I guess this solution is better in the long run. But thumbs this up so everyone can see! Worked for me on a dv6000.

@anibalcruz7047 11 лет назад

That's great news. Glad all went well and hope you enjoyed our video. All the best, Anibal

@MrForce40000 12 лет назад

Yea I used an actual digital 4 sided air tool from my work. Set it to 410f, just slowly rotated it around the graphics chip for about minute (I started while it was at about 350f, then after about 20 seconds it hit 410f steady), let it cool down and put on the custom copper heat sink. Took an hour and a half to complete the whole project with this video, once again thanks.

@qvdbossche 12 лет назад

I owe you man! I didn't think that after 1 year I coud fix this problem. Realy BIG thanks !!

@MTSLEX 13 лет назад

you are awesome I own two of these things and I dj with one and use the other for lighting. The lighting one died on me just last night. I got to work on it and Wallah after a few minutes of torching the thing. let it set and cool then it's working better than before. video and wifi work great when i had no wifi and video died. Thank you so much for posting this on youtube i couldnt of done it without you!

@LordSamulus 12 лет назад

Oh my goodness after years of my laptop not working I decided to give this a shot and it WORKED! :)) You rock, thank you so much! My only problems were the heat gun I was using only went up to about 180 C and I have 2 black screws leftover after I put it back together lol again, THANKS!

@danielalin76 4 года назад

Thank you very much for your help. This video was and is very useful to me to all of us who are having this issue. In nine years I followed your technique three times and my laptop still works thank to you.

@garybroper 11 лет назад

I had that problem with my dv9700. I followed your video. It works now thanks a lot. Great video.

@GregSlack1 11 лет назад

I performed this to clean out the fan heatsinks because the dust was causing overheating, the likely cause of the laptops problem in this video. This is not for most amateurs to attempt. I now simply use a good vacuum on the bottom of the laptop to suck the dust back out the fan hole. You may have to buy a can of compressed air and apply it to the side vent next to the fan hole while you simultaneously vacuum it out. Make sure you have updated the bios it really helps prevent shutdowns.

@auburndaleflit 11 лет назад

Thanks for the info. One of my customers replaced their laptop with the same problem. While it is an older pc i can now fix it and return it for their kids to use.

@reboot81 13 лет назад

Followed your guide except with the torch. Had my HP DV9072ea in pieces after +2 hours. Added a flattened smooth penny from 1964 (wet sanded with a 1200 paper!). Added thermal paste both to the CPU and GPU. Thing would still not work. There are more than 60 screws that have to be removed! Thankfully most of them are either short silver ones or black ones. Anyway, the video was very helpful!

@abiodunalonge3353 11 лет назад

As far as I know, the effective performance of the laptop can not be judge now because the processors have not really been subjected to their normal working temperature. Unless this is done and the system sustained then we can conclude. But all the same, the guy did a great job worthy of commendation.

@KingOfBass160hz 13 лет назад

Thank you so much Pete i had a local computer shop look into it and they found out it was just the LCD.

@kelolo275 11 лет назад

Thanks a billion for this video!! I used a Wagner heat gun on the lowest setting with an inferred laser gun to get it to the right temp. Tried the battery hookup to see if screen would work and it didn't. Well the laptop is 6 yrs old so I said what the heck and blasted it with heat again, applied thermal paste and some old pieces of copper, and it works now! BUT I have 9 screws that I can't figure out for the life of me where they fit, and I don't care. Use this more as a desktop anyway. Thanks!

@mtlukas 13 лет назад

Pete...Just want to say THANKS SO MUCH!!! This video made my life MUCH easier!!! Got everything fixed, and I'm actually running about 30 degrees cooler now!!! I also replaced the fan and heat sink since I was in there! (to anyone doing this, on ebay, you can get a new fan and heat sink for $20 includes shipping, personally, I recommend just replacing the fan since your already this far into your system). Anyhow, THANKS again Pete!!!!

@anibalcruz7047 11 лет назад

That is correct. Reheating the Chip, allows for Solder points underneath to melt and once you are done heating it, during the cooling process it re-seats itself correctly. -Anibal

@dfor50 13 лет назад

Thank you so much. I was able to repair a DV9500 because of this excellent instructional video. I have also noted your password rest video and I have a Dell with that very problem. I'm hoping for the same result. You're the best!!

@phuturephunk 13 лет назад

I've had to do the same surgery on a Dell before and yeah..it does really take a couple hours to fix these darn things right. The cool thing though, is you really get an appreciation for how they fit everything together. Its like legos, except more exciting.

@1948freetoplay 12 лет назад

this is one of the best vidioes iv seen on laptop repaires

@Why_I_Die 12 лет назад

Hey, I have a friend that has this same exact problem on his hp dv9000 - the model is the same exact one as the one in this vid. I opened it up, saw the horrible heatsink implementation, put some thermal paste in, cleaned and re-oiled the fan. Then I found this vid detailing the same problem this laptop had been experiencing, and lo and behold, it's the horrible heatsink. I don't have any knowledge with blowtorches, and couldn't find a way to send a private message. Was wanting to get a quote

@patrickcavanaugh1978 9 лет назад

Just did this, it worked, still need to actually reassemble, but the screen came on after the initial test!

@JusticeForSome 12 лет назад

Thanks Pete. This is the real value of the internet. Information is free to attain and should be made available, for free, to those who seek it. This video gives one the knowledge to tackle a VERY difficult fix. Not so much the fix but getting to that point is where I found the challenge. This works! (lots of screws though).

@ButtersPup 12 лет назад

Sweet!! This also fixed a non-posting dv9715. So if you get one that just restarts over and over again, this may help you too!

@WarHerox 12 лет назад

Good to see a fix for this laptop issue. Shame my model wasn't listed in the class action lawsuit and now I have a $1300 paperweight.

@gulomet888 13 лет назад

This works fine..... thanks a lot.. the heat gun cost me 16 pounds and now the laptop works fine. God bless you for this advice and show video!!!! :)

@dvh065 13 лет назад

My DV9000 so far had screen flicking and build-in wireless quit working, display can fail any time right now. Thanks for the video.

@TheInternetwatcher 10 лет назад

Thank you so much for this video! My G7 HP laptop had that black screen issue too recently and I was able to fix it just like you did in the video!

@codemanpe 12 лет назад

YOU are awesome!!! I tried this methode and it works. It was the same problem with the blank screen and the led bar at a HP Pavilion dv6000. But i use a heat gun at level 1 (375°C) with a ~20cm distance for round about 1 minute. So many thanks for your video and tipps. Greetings from Germany! :) (ok, i have 2 screws left at the end, but who cares :) )

@user-ed1pb1qs7r Месяц назад

how long did your laptop work after repair?

@codemanpe Месяц назад

@@user-ed1pb1qs7r Good question, it run serveral years after that, but had to do the procedure twice during that time. In the end the device gets replaced with an new laptop. ;)

@suthan22 11 лет назад

Dear Pete, Thank you very much for your valuable help, it was really miracle to see some display on my laptop screen after following your methods.. I was really tired of trying all methods before following yours, you have helped me to save a lot... thanks a lot again for your great help.. Suthan

@EuqinuX 10 лет назад

Thank you so much! I tried this on an old Presario V6500 with the same problem - really didn't expect it to work, but it did! So thank you :)

@CherylClarke13 11 лет назад

**NOTE** I had to reseat a stick of RAM before I could check if it was working using the described quick power/battery check at 12:50** Just finished using a hair dryer to heat it instead of a pen torch. Worth a try, and it worked. Moved the dryer around in small circles around the GPU chip for about 5 minutes. May have to ultimately use the torch method, just wanted to see if the laptop was still serviceable.

@joecastegnaro 13 лет назад

FYI doing the reflow the second time worked! Thank you so much for your assistance!! It was really a very simple fix as long as you know what to do!! LOL Thanks again!! Sincerely, Joe C.

@snajperSLO 12 лет назад

Thanks for this video! The thermal design of this laptop is just horrible. My Turion x2 was over 60-70°C (140-158 ºF) reapplyed the thermal paste, pads... Few mods (bigger wents,...) The wents are 40-50% blocked by the plastic mesh glued on (Memory/Wifi module cover, HDD cover)... And now it's under 40°C (104 ºF) per core and done the GPU chip repair! Thanks again!

@aladinsane68 12 лет назад

Just like to add, great video and obviously an issue as this has had over a million hits!, this must surely have hurt HP sales, i am in united kingdom, just purchased dv9705 (spares or repairs) yesterday for 50 GBP, it has the problem of trying to boot up every few seconds but no joy, took it to bits last night (balls off fluff near and around fan components) and have ordered 2 copper shims (0.8mm), thermal paste and a small butane gas gun off Fleabay, wish me luck!

@LEXI3000music 13 лет назад

Wow, cheers for that!...i just fixed my laptop in about an hour by following your vid! much respect to the nerds!!!

@szergely1993 8 лет назад

Thank you for this video in Hungary! That's worked ,fixed it ;)

@bradskaallama 13 лет назад

@mixcatcom I got it working for now using a little trick one of my friends told me - When you power on the laptop, quickly shut the lid, and wait for the system to start, I have no idea what happens when you do it, but it works for me! I have to do it everytime I boot the computer though.

@cev2387 12 лет назад

Ok. Thanks. I will give it a shot. I think the bios are updated if I remember correctly. I've had this issue going on 2 years now. I have a feeling though that I will eventually be sending it in for repairs but hey, who knows. Thanks for the feedback though. I will let you know how it goes.

@anibalcruz7047 12 лет назад

Hi, glad you enjoyed the video. As for the blinking lights on the TX2500, if your system has an ATI Chip Set, more than likely this could be an indication that a Reflow is needed. Taking into consideration that you have already Reflowed the GPU, I would recommend you try to replace your CPU instead or try playing around with your RAM, 1 by 1 in different slots, which could also be the problem. Let us know, how this works for you, best of luck -Anibal.

@TommyGtjgdesigns 11 лет назад

For cracks in the solder, heating it up allows for the solder to melt and re-set

@devsgotalent 12 лет назад

Thx mixcatcom u just saved me from buying A new laptop thx very much

@crottc 13 лет назад

these guys were awesome!! unbelievable !! service was way faster than expected.. they're honest knowedgeable and straightforward .. NUTS soo damn good!!

@conquerorhowie 12 лет назад

I just want to say THANK YOU for helping me!!!! I followed your tutorial and bam! My laptop is working again!

@thedevilbunny 13 лет назад

I was a BGA repairman for IBM and Lexmark, and I can tell you, while this fix can work, it's VERY temporary. Once the small balls of solder under a BGA chip have pulled off the board, it will NEVER permanently hold again. I currently work computer repair and I can tell you, we deal with this HP MB problem ALOT, and there are a ton of people working this fix as a repair...be forewarned...it's gonna happen again. The only true fix for this is a brand new motherboard, and even those are doomed.

@anibalcruz7047 12 лет назад

Yes there is. You would rather use a Heat Gun, preferably one that allows for you to monitor or control temps being applied. If the heat gun is measuring in Celsius, you should max out at 210. That would be your flow point. Hope this info helps

@pogofx 12 лет назад

Thanks for the video. Never pulled apart a laptop before but managed just fine. You made reference to some of the ribbons/screws, but didn't exactly show all of them being taken out. Would have made it easier, but I was able to figure it out. Ended up baking the whole board at 375F for 10 minutes. Also used a '68 penny that I sanded smooth as a sink over the GPU to replace the little foam pad. Added a little high quality grease also. Put it all back together and worked perfectly.

@HostileHST 11 лет назад

200C/392F is how I did mine. Caused two bubbles on the surface of the chip. I don't have a heat gun with very good heat control, so pretty sure I was frying it for 10 minutes at 400+, but it did work.

@agent50cc 11 лет назад

thanks a lot, worked great, i stopped the heat gun as soon as i saw the bottom of the card bubbling, and cut our the old heat sink rubber and filled it up with MX-4 thermal compound, nice video, but lol i have ten tiny screws left over but the laptop works.

@MrAwalacabab 11 лет назад

I just did this fix and I have a suggestion for those of you who do not own a torch. What you can do is set up the motherboard so it is connected to power (like he does when he tests, but do NOT plug in the screen and unplug power to the fan). If you turn it on, you will notice that the blue lights will come on and the GPU will begin to heat up. If you use a hair dryer on high heat and blow it onto the GPU, then it acts the same as a torch. I would strongly recommend using a torch though.

@anibalcruz5304 12 лет назад

Hi, I am glad to hear that the video was helpful in repairing your system. Congrats. As for the Shims, visit our page and click on Shop, there you could find needed Shims already pre-cut to size. Unfortunately, yes, this could happen again in the future as there is no permanent fix for this issue. How long would fix last, really depends on how well you Reflowed your system, as well; your usage.

@bennerv94 13 лет назад

Repaired my laptop with this method...works great (used a blowtorch because we didn't have a pen torch!!!!!)

@dariocourtois8482 4 года назад

Hey man thanks for tutorial on line just had the same issue with mine dv9000 what should I do I purchased this unit long long time ago may be 15 years and I dont think its still on warranty so pls help thank you very much it was fantastic how you demonstrate the tutorial hope to hear from you soon cheers

@poppy-mikesimon1577 5 лет назад

Great job on repair. Looks like you have significant knowledge about this issue.

@anibalcruz7047 11 лет назад

Reheating the Chip, allows for Solder points underneath to melt and once you are done heating it, during the cooling process it re-seats itself correctly. Hope this helps -Anibal

@theogger 12 лет назад

Thanks very much for this video, I fixed my dv9000! I used the heat gun method. I only had 4 screws left over and I put the hard drive in the #2 bay. Thanks again!!- OG

@cassinelux 12 лет назад

Holy shit! This video is true! I just did everything, and use a lighter to overheat the gpu and now its working! My laptop is back to life again! Is working perfectly everything in order... Thanks dude you are awesome have a nice christmas and a happy mew year ^^

@crbolte 13 лет назад

@lol55896 - Components are heated up to 220 Celsius (428 F) during manufacturing. Heating to 210 C (410 F) is a safer bet in this case. Process is working when the solder on little resistors mounted on the chip itself (if any) turns shiny silver from a dull silver. Solder has hit the re-flow temperature. Heat for 4 - 5 seconds after that point and then you're done. Let it cool. I STRONGLY recommend getting an SMT hot air for this. You can use a laser heat gun for temperature readings. Good luck!

@lunarmation 13 лет назад

Not my model, but I watch the who video. Very Well Done! I have the same video issue on both an HP x1215n and an HP G60.. This fix worked on the x1000 (x1215n), but not the G60. I am going to take apart the G60 again and heat the video processor longer.. Thanks (Спасибо) Landis.

@TomZentra 12 лет назад

It's amazing that the repair charge is only $125. The procedure is very labor intensive with a significant chance of error or damage.

@mauvechalk 11 лет назад

What an absolutely fantastic video fellas. How on earth did you find out how to solve this problem in the first place?? Also are all laptops so complicated to get in to, they don't make it easy for you guys do they lol. I have exactly the same problem with my dv9500 but i don't think my local repair shop (UK) have anywhere near your level of skills

@DeightonDesign 12 лет назад

Thank you for this video, I managed to fix mine without a pen torch, I used a Butane Lighters and heated up the GPU, fitted a copper plate like yours and worked perfectly. Thanks for this vid!!

@KoeLZee 11 лет назад

did it with my HP DV9700 and it works 100% thanks alot for your video :)

@Kcducttaper1 13 лет назад

@nickogreek Enjoy your broken computer. As a computer technician, this guy takes much better care of the computers he works on than some guys I've seen and fixes them correctly as well. I've taken apart some computer where wires were cut, plugs were burned, heat sinks were lose, etc. Also, an individual can not file a class-action lawsuit against an individual. Class-action is defined as a large group of people suing for a problem that negatively affects a large number of people. Cheers!

@mist4fun 11 лет назад

Back again, I'm typing on my dv9000! Thanks for the video, the $5 pencil torches from amazon I used were really bad but after enough heat/cool applications it seems to have done the trick. Now If I can only figure out where these eight extra screws go.. hmmm

@pogofx 12 лет назад

@mixcatcom Thanks again, to you and all the guys like you who take the time to make videos like this to help us, the uneducated. I would definitely recommend that people send their laptops into to you if they are more concerned about getting it working and want a legitimate fix. This was more of a science project for me.

@hasnomoney1800 13 лет назад

I done this with my cpu and I used a penny, it worked 100%

@boochongo 12 лет назад

This a a common problem with many laptops, not exclusive to HP/Compaq. I fix these things all the time by reflowing the gpu chips. I do have to say that the pen torch is quite crude, a heat gun is a much better approach and you will need a laser thermometer to get accurate temperature. Last thing, It is VERY EASY to DESTROY the gpu with too much heat. If you hear any sort of "Pop" then its over, board is junk. Too much heat and the surface mount caps blow off the board.