HP Pavilion dv5000 Screen Lock Mechanism Replacement

  • Step 1 Battery

    • Turn off down the computer, and unplug the computer from all external power sources.

    • Shut the screen, and lay the computer face-down on a flat, sturdy surface. Orient the computer to match the image.

    • Locate the battery release switch, as indicated in the image. Sliding this switch from right to left will release the battery.

    • Remove the battery.

  • Step 2 Screen Lock Mechanism

    • Remove the two 11.0mm screws at the corners on either side of the battery compartment. (shown by the red circles)

    • Remove the three 6.0mm screws. (shown by the blue circles)

    • Remove the two silver 5.0mm screws. (shown by the yellow circles)

    • Remove the 6.0mm screw in the middle of the battery compartment. (shown by the teal circle)

  • Step 3

    • Lift plastic covering strip gently at the corner to separate the plastic it from the keyboard area.

    • Slide a plastic separator tool along the strip and lift off to remove it.

  • Step 4

    • Using tweezers, remove the (8) silicone covers over the screws of the screen's frame.

      • The image still shows the plastic strip that was removed in the last step

    • Remove the (8) now-exposed screws.

  • Step 5

    • Using the plastic separator, make your way up from the bottom, separating the screen's frame off.

      • You may need to finagle the locking tab slightly in order to pull the frame away from it

  • Step 6

    • With frame removed, the locking assembly is visible

    • Using tweezers, pull the spring off the hook, and the locking assembly will pull down and off with little effort

      • Be sure not to drop the spring behind the screen while removing it!

  • Step 7

    • Congratulations! You're ready to install the new assembly and reassemble your laptop!