HP Pavilion dv4000 Support Question
HP Pavilion dv4000 Support Question
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Question posted by jfjfw on September 11th, 2014
Dv4000 Won't Boot
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on November 23rd, 2014 5:42 AM
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When a laptop won't power on, it's often because of one of four things: the battery, the battery charger/AC adapter, the power board/battery charging board (if the laptop has one), or the motherboard/system board. Without being able to troubleshoot the laptop, it's almost impossible to say for sure which of the components is causing the problem.
You can attempt to rule out the battery by attaching the AC adapter and trying to turn the laptop on. If the laptop turns on when on AC power but won't turn on with the battery, then one of two things is happening: either the battery is bad, or the charger is bad and the battery has run down. If the laptop won't turn on with or without the AC adapter plugged in, then the battery is not the problem. If your AC adapter has an LED on it, you can often tell if the adapter isn't working because the LED won't light up. (However, just because the LED does come on doesn't mean the adapter is working as it should.)
If it doesn't seem to be either the charger/adapter or the battery, then you're probably looking at either the power board or motherboard. If you are comfortable taking the laptop apart, you might want to try replacing the power board, which is the board that the charger plugs into. Amazon.com sells power boards (also sometimes called power jack boards) for many laptops for between $15 and $30.
The motherboard is a more expensive option to replace, so a good rule of thumb is to try the less expensive parts first. If it still won't power on, you may have a bad motherboard, in which case it might be cheaper to get a new laptop than have the motherboard repaired or replaced.
You can attempt to rule out the battery by attaching the AC adapter and trying to turn the laptop on. If the laptop turns on when on AC power but won't turn on with the battery, then one of two things is happening: either the battery is bad, or the charger is bad and the battery has run down. If the laptop won't turn on with or without the AC adapter plugged in, then the battery is not the problem. If your AC adapter has an LED on it, you can often tell if the adapter isn't working because the LED won't light up. (However, just because the LED does come on doesn't mean the adapter is working as it should.)
If it doesn't seem to be either the charger/adapter or the battery, then you're probably looking at either the power board or motherboard. If you are comfortable taking the laptop apart, you might want to try replacing the power board, which is the board that the charger plugs into. Amazon.com sells power boards (also sometimes called power jack boards) for many laptops for between $15 and $30.
The motherboard is a more expensive option to replace, so a good rule of thumb is to try the less expensive parts first. If it still won't power on, you may have a bad motherboard, in which case it might be cheaper to get a new laptop than have the motherboard repaired or replaced.
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Using LightScribe (Select Models Only) - Page 5
Creating Disc Labels on Your Notebook Using LightScribe
■ Can I use my PC for other tasks while the label is being burned.
■ Will the LightScribe image fade or darken over time or with exposure to light? Yes. ...
Using LightScribe (Select Models Only) - Page 6
...9632; Preview your needs. The LightScribe
software that fits your label. Creating Disc Labels on your PC has a number of straight text can add new text and pictures (for any desired text. ... rings, Title and Content templates save it before burning. ■ Cut down on Your Notebook Using LightScribe
Tips and tricks
Before you begin, take a moment to a previously burned label...
Using LightScribe (Select Models Only) - Page 7
... the design.
■ Avoid sudden shock or vibration. Use your PC for other activities.
Insert the disc and follow the on Your Notebook Using LightScribe
■ Go for Setup" bag that is being created..., you can create a LightScribe label, you are using your notebook AC adapter and power cord plugged into a working electrical outlet. A high-contrast photo or...
Using LightScribe (Select Models Only) - Page 10
...the desired area on your label design, click LightScribe Print. 15. Creating Disc Labels on your PC while LightScribe is displayed, along with the appearance of your keyboard. 14. Click Print, insert ...side down) in the disc tray, and then click OK. The estimated time to work on Your Notebook Using LightScribe
12. You can continue to complete the label is burning the label.
✎ A ...
Using LightScribe (Select Models Only) - Page 11
...side down) into the disc drive tray and then click Print.
8. Creating Disc Labels on your PC while LightScribe is burning the label.
✎ A sudden bump or vibration of the computer during...Programs, Sonic RecordNow!, and then click Express Labeler.
✎ You can continue to work on Your Notebook Using LightScribe
Using Sonic Express Labeler to include, and then click OK. 5. For each line of...
Using LightScribe (Select Models Only) - Page 13
... software on your PC while LightScribe is displayed, along with the appearance of the label. Select a Contrast Level, and then click OK to complete the label is burning the label.
✎ A sudden bump or vibration of the computer during the labeling process may affect the quality of your notebook, insert the HP...
HP Pavilion dv4000 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario V4000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 1
and performing computer disassembly procedures. troubleshooting computer problems; Maintenance and Service Guide
HP Pavilion dv4000 Notebook PC Compaq Presario V4000 Notebook PC
Document Part Number: 377367-003
October 2005
This guide is a troubleshooting reference used for maintaining and servicing the computer. It provides comprehensive information on identifying ...
HP Pavilion dv4000 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario V4000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 2
...construed as constituting an additional warranty. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Maintenance and Service Guide HP Pavilion dv4000 Notebook PC Compaq Presario V4000 Notebook PC Third Edition October 2005 First Edition March 2005 Document Part Number: 377367-003
© Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft and...
HP Pavilion dv4000 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario V4000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 4
Contents
3 Illustrated Parts Catalog
3.1 Serial Number Location 3-1 3.2 Computer Major Components 3-2 3.3 Display Assembly Subcomponents 3-14
HP Pavilion dv4000 Models 3-14 3.4 Display Assembly Subcomponents 3-16
Compaq Presario V4000 Models 3-16 3.5 Miscellaneous Doors/Covers Kit
Spare Part Information 3-18 3.6 Miscellaneous Cable Kit 3-20 3.7 Mass Storage ...
HP Pavilion dv4000 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario V4000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 9
...slot ■ IEEE 1394 port ■ Infrared port ■ Quick Launch buttons (HP Pavilion dv4000 models only) A computer model is considered to "full-featured" and "defeatured" models. ...monitor ❏ IEEE 1394 (full-featured models only) ❏ Infrared (full-featured models only) ❏ PC Card ❏ Power ❏ Primary battery ❏ RJ-11 (modem) ❏ RJ-45 (network...
HP Pavilion dv4000 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario V4000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 14
Right-Side Components, HP Pavilion dv4000
1-8
Maintenance and Service Guide Depending on the right side of the HP Pavilion dv4000 are shown below and described in Table 1-2. Product Description
The external components on your computer model, component locations may vary.
HP Pavilion dv4000 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario V4000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 15
... optional headphone or powered stereo speakers. Also connects the audio function of USB ports vary by model.
Product Description
Item 1 2
3 4
5 6 7
Table 1-2
Right-Side Components, HP Pavilion dv4000
Component
Function
Optical drive
Supports an optical disc, such as a television or VCR. These solutions do not prevent the product from being mishandled or stolen...
HP Pavilion dv4000 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario V4000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 18
... a network cable (not included). USB ports
Connect optional USB devices.
1-12
Maintenance and Service Guide The term expansion port 2 describes the type of the HP Pavilion dv4000 are shown below and described in Table 1-4.
Expansion port 2 (full-featured models only)
Connects the computer to an optional docking device.
✎ The computer has...
HP Pavilion dv4000 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario V4000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 19
Product Description
Table 1-4
Left-Side Components, HP Pavilion dv4000 (Continued)
Item Component
Function
6
1394 port (4-pin;
jack (full-featured
models only... only)
Supports an optional ExpressCard.
10
PC Card slot
Supports an optional Type I or Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card.
11
PC Card eject button Ejects PC Cards from the PC Card slot.
12
Monitor port
(full-...
HP Pavilion dv4000 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario V4000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 24
Top Components, HP Pavilion dv4000 Models
Item 1
2
Table 1-7
Top Components, HP Pavilion dv4000
Component
Function
Power light
■ On: Computer is turned on HP Pavilion dv4000 models are shown below and described in hibernation. Power button
When the computer is ■ Off, press to start the computer. ■ On, briefly press ...
HP Pavilion dv4000 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario V4000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 25
Product Description
Table 1-7
Top Components, HP Pavilion dv4000 (Continued)
Item Component
Function
3
Quick Launch buttons Launch default multimedia, digital imaging,
(select models only)
or music applications (vary by model).
4
Volume mute button
Mutes ...
HP Pavilion dv4000 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario V4000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 67
... (not illustrated)
Modem board (high-speed 56K, includes modem cable)
TouchPad cable
Miscellaneous Doors/Covers Kit
For use with HP Pavilion dv4000 models
For use with Compaq Presario V4000 models
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HP Pavilion dv4000 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario V4000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 79
... 3-4
Miscellaneous Doors/Covers Kit
Spare Part Information
Description
Spare Part Number
Miscellaneous Doors/Covers Kit
For use with HP Pavilion dv4000 models
383469-001
For use with Compaq Presario V4000 models
384627-001
Includes: PC Card slot space saver
ExpressCard slot space saver
Thermal cover (includes one captive screw, secured by C-clip)
Computer...
Hardware and Software Guide - Page 180
Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
carrying notebook 15-1 CD drive. keys
C
cable lock, security 1-15 cables
audio 4-4
modem 1-18, 10-1 network 1-11, 10-7
S-Video 4-4 See also power cord calibration, battery 2-19 caps lock light 1-7 card and socket services,
PC Card 6-1, 6-6
card. See PC Card; Index
bays battery 1-17 hard drive 1-17 See also compartments...
Hardware and Software Guide - Page 185
...Boot 13-4 Norton AntiVirus 12-11 notebook model, family, type, and serial number 3-7 notebook product information 14-2 num lock key 3-15
num lock light 1-7, 3-15
numeric keypad. keypad, embedded
O
opening the notebook... user 3-10 passwords, coordinating 12-5 PC Card enablers and card and
socket services 6-1 inserting 6-2 removing 6-4
stopping 6-4, 6-8, 7-3
PC Card slot 1-13 pointing device 3-3 ...
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