HP dv2000 Series Laptops Multi screen display problem

The HP laptops have been known for there quality products...but beware buyers. The dv2000/dv6000 series laptops (dv 2762tx, etc) especially having the Nvidia Graphics IC's (Integrated Circuits) are facing a problem of over-heating.

Problem:-

The laptops are are showing 4 or 6 multi-screen displays while the other features are working fine. The HP service center will offer to change the complete motherboard which will cost around Rs.15-20 k which is just absurd for a laptop of 35-50k.

Solutions:-

There are 2 solutions to this problem:-

1. Get the Nvidia IC refix by soldering it back at its place. For this you will have to go to a local motherboard repair center and will charge you around Rs.1000.

But I would not recommend this solution as this is temporary and heating the problem may persist.

2. Get the Nvidia IC replaced from a professional repair center.

i.e the old IC will have to be removed by heating and a new IC will be refixed or soldered again. This will cost you around Rs.2000-2500 and the solution will be much better than the solution 1 above.

Signing Off

- Gaurav Deshmukh