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HP ZV5000 Charging Issue - easy fix?

Hi all. Let me start by thanking you for your help. I have a HP ZV5000. There is an issue with the internal power supply that charges the computer. When the plug is inserted, it will charge for about five minutes then go back to battery power. I was quoted...

Tags: braden@..., HP ZV5000, Hewlett-Packard Co.

Discussion threads 2007-09-19

Problem with HP zv5000

I currently have a HP zv5000 series laptop. I am already using the bypass of the multimedia chord to power the computer because the power jack apparently went out months ago. This worked for a while but then I encountered another curious problem. I can still charge the battery...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, niteurban@..., HP ZV5000, multimedia, computer, Hewlett-Packard Co.

Discussion threads 2007-07-26

HP ZV5000 shuts down right after poweron

Hello.Having issues with an HP ZV5000About 2 months ago, an aging 14.8 volt 6.0Ahr HP battery was replaced with a new 14.8v 6.6Ahr unit. About a month afterwards, the unit began shutting down right after turning it on. On A/C power only w/ no battery, the unit does not power...

Tags: battery, A/C, k_c_v@..., Hewlett-Packard Co., HP ZV5000, Mains Adaptor

Q&A 2006-05-21

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Hp zv5000 password

Anyone knows where the rtc battery for the laptop HP ZV5000 is located?My battery charger was dead and I forgot the password for booting the computer.If anyone knows how to reset or delete the password from the bios it will be appreciated.Thank you very muchPassword recovery/resetSorry to hear that but...

Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., password

Discussion threads 2008-04-10

hp pavillion zv5000 wont turn on

i'm working on a hp pavillion zv5000 that wont power up at all. i took the battery out to try with only ac, nothing. has anyone ever had this problem before and what can i do to fix it?I had the same problem with my hp pavillion dv1065US. I'd...

Tags: battery, MOBO, swITch, Hewlett-Packard Co., laptop computer, burner, jhnshields@..., cable

Q&A 2006-05-01

HP ZV5000 Network Icon Disappeared

Over two years ago I ran into the power connector issue weak solder point on the mother board. At about the same time, the LAN icon disappeared from the task manager section on the bottom right. Now, of course a short in the system could of fried the nic adapter...

Tags: LANs, NETWORKING, Hewlett-Packard Co., Local Area Connection, LAN, network interface card, HP ZV5000, network, hard drive

Discussion threads 2008-06-08

hp zv5000 wont turn on just blank

hi i have a mates zv5000 when i press the power it seems to power up then it just sits there with a dead black screen i have tryed to use a 2nd screen to see if it might be the screen but there,s nothing when i asked him what...

Tags: camnis, burner

Q&A 2006-07-15

HP zv5000 notebook

Windows XP, SP2I was playing Civ4 two days ago and got a bluescreen. The computer restarted before I had a chance to read what it said.The computer rebooted fine after that and worked until earlier this evening when I tried playing Civ4 again. The game loaded up but...

Tags: BIOS, computer, Hewlett-Packard Co., notebook, shamsael@...

Q&A 2006-08-06

hp laptop display is dim

I have a HP ZV5000 pavilion laptop. When the a/c adapter was plugged in, the screen was bright and if I worked directly off the battery the screen would be dim. Now from out of nowhere, when the a/c adapter is plugged in, the screen is very dim and if...

Tags: Notebooks, dlwojo@..., laptop computer, A/C adapter, A/C, adapter

Discussion threads 2007-08-29

Alternate Power Supply for HP zv5000 Laptop

New to the site... I've been reading up on other's posts about their power supply issues with their HP laptop. I've got 'em too! I cannot relocate the post where someone suggested buying a media cord or was it cable as an alternate to replacing/repairing the DC jack...

Tags: Notebooks, PixarGirl@..., battery, laptop computer, Hewlett-Packard Co.

Discussion threads 2007-05-04

resetting power on password hp pavilion zv5000

I am working on a laptop trying to remove the cmos battery and reset the bios due to lost or forgotton password. I contacted HP and they gave me a step by step disassembly of the laptop, and I have it broke down to almost a shell, yet I...

Tags: Engineering, HP Service Manual, battery, password, laptop computer, motherboard, CMOS battery, Hewlett-Packard Co.

Discussion threads 2008-04-19

I have hp Pavilion zv5000 without Batteray

I have hp Pavilion zv5000, But the batteray and the addapter are lost, so bring an adpter for Hp lcd screen with (32VDC, 15VDC , 5ADC) and i take the 15VDC output and connected to the laptop but it doesnt work and it also make a low noiseThe listing for...

Tags: Desktops, Monitors & displays, Hewlett-Packard Co., HP Pavilion

Q&A 2009-09-17

HP Pavilion zv5000 wont turn on

Just wondering if anyone might be able to help me. My zv5000 has all of a sudden decided it doesn't want to work. When I turn it on, nothing happens. If the DC adaptor is connected, the charging light comes on but the laptop still wont turn on. This made...

Tags: Memory, manda.adam@..., Hewlett-Packard Co., HP Pavilion

Discussion threads 2007-04-15

HP Pavilion ZV5000-screen brightness

When my children connect the laptop HP Pavilion zv5000 to the A/C power supply the screen darkens, when unplugged it goes much brighter.? Anyone know what causes this and how do i increase the screen brightness when connect to the AC..the buttons mar

Tags: feedback, hardware, Hewlett-Packard Co., HP Pavilion, software, watthhel@...

Discussion threads 2007-01-01

Strange HP Pavilion zv5000 laptop charging behavior

I've been asked to look at an HP Pavilion zv5000 laptop. Initially it was thought the dc jack needed replacement, it would charge only at the proper angle. I've removed the jack which was as expected somewhat loose and temporarily wired the ac adapter to the board and...

Tags: Desktops, bedwards@..., ac-adapter, HP Pavilion, computer, laptop computer, Hewlett-Packard Co.

Discussion threads 2007-03-23

HP Pavilion ZV5000

I am new to this forum, actually this is the first forum I've even tried out. I am about to buy an HP Pavilion ZV5000 Laptop from this guy who does not want it anymore, said he bought a new laptop. The downfall is that he set a password from...

Tags: Desktops, anubisgodd2006@..., password, HP Pavilion ZV5000, HP Pavilion, Hewlett-Packard Co.

Discussion threads 2007-05-15

hp pavilion zv5000

Laptop shuts down during my session in a various programs. I've run the diagnotics with no resolves. Running off A/C power. What could be the cause?Heat is the probable culpritThe tiny little fan in the laptop must cool a processor that does just as much work as a desktop...

Tags: Notebooks, Processors

Discussion threads 2008-06-07

How can i know a disk password on a laptop HP Pavillon ZV5000

Hi all,I have an HP Pavillon ZV 5000, bought 1 year ago, and after a wrong manipulation the system asks me a disk password at boot time.Of course i do not know it, and i wonder how to reset, or overpass it.Any help is appreciated.Thanks

Tags: p.maubert@..., laptop computer, HP Pavillon, password, disk, Hewlett-Packard Co.

Discussion threads 2007-04-22

Problems with my HP Pavilion ZV5000

Hi! My laptop is not working. I took out everything (RAM, HD, Processor and so on), and when I power on the mother board one led is turning on and the fans working but there is no beep telling me that something is wrong!!! What can I do? What to...

Tags: Cable, Network technology, HP Pavilion, Hewlett-Packard Co.

Discussion threads 2008-05-10

Do you have to replace the motherboard when replacing DC jack?

My HP zv5000 has a lousy connection for the AC/DC jack. I've been told two things- that you can replace by sodering the DC without replacing the MB and the opposite that you have to replace both.Anyone?2 fold1. Most tech shops wont replace the jack by soldering because...

Tags: Corporate governance, PixarGirl@..., jack, motherboard

Discussion threads 2007-05-07