2012/10/12 19:07:39
digi2ns
Hey Charlie
Ill see if I cant find that video I watched that has a tech doing it for ya.

I had to go into a shop for a part and he had ALOT of the DV9000 in for just that. He doesnt do this type of repair though and wanted to do a MB Swap-UHHHH   NO  lol

Anyway, I used the same tape that I use in the HVAC industry.  You can take aluminum foil and triple it up or so.

Once you get the motherboard broke down with the fan removed you will see the slave board the video chip is mounted to,  PROTECT around that board.  This is the one you want to heat up angling you flame away from the chip down at an angle at the board towards the foil making sure you warm the connections from board to board.

Sounds confusing but you will see it once you are down to that point. I didnt have any probs getting down to that point other than I popped a tang off of the keyboard strip connections which I had to replace. (If you havent dealt with these, there is a little black piece that PIVOTS up to release the cable-BE CAREFUL not to break off).

Ill get back with the link if I can find it

2012/10/12 19:16:11
digi2ns
Here it is

He says about 2 1/2 hour but really about 30 minutes

Take your time and be careful and check operation before going all the way back together to make sure you have all the connections reconnected and screen comes on.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnkQNmKauEc


2012/10/12 19:49:37
Guitarhacker
ok...I was trying to figure out how heat would solve an overheating problem..... usually it's the other way around...clear out the dust and everything starts working again since it's now able to cool off properly 
2012/10/12 20:23:24
Crg
Why didn't you just return it? It's new right?
2012/10/12 20:32:47
digi2ns
Well it is a clean machine but this is a design flaw with a class action against HP on it.

The computer I have is about 3 years old so just limping it along 
2012/10/13 17:32:01
chuckebaby
Crg


Why didn't you just return it? It's new right?

no these are around 3-4 years ago.
the class action lawsuite has already expired.i tried cashing in on that  :(
 
thanks mike for your insight bro.
the video for the link is the one ive watched and favoritized.
your the best buddy.
 
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