Replacement Hardware or parts compatibility

[NewTechie]

Hello there,

I have two hp notebooks.

hp DV6710EA (On the screen it says dv6000)

hp DV2530EA (on the screen it says dv2000)

Q1. How HP label its products , does the dv6000 means dv6001, 2, 3 or 2100, 2200, 2500, until 30000)

Q2. Is there any way i can find part for the above models that can be found  in other models and how can I find that out. For example when i go on ebay to find the part if it says dv6000 instead dv6710ea, would it be compatible?

the same about dv2000 which is actualy dv2530ea (service tag).

or does all products starts with dv6..same as dv67ea, or dv68ea 

Q3. how do i find out if a part from different model or make or manufacturere will fit into a different model or make? is it possible? like keyboard, mother board, etc..is there any straight forward way to find out?

Q 4 Can i find a site which can list the compatible models or the neares models to one i'm looking for?

Q 5 What other model would have the same parts for dv2530ea and dv6710ea

i need hinges, screen, keyboard, screen back cover for dv2530ea 

and motherboard for dv6710ea.

can you guys please help where and how i can find these parts, i have alredy tried the same models but no luck so wondering if i can find the same parts in any other models (nearest to the models in question)

this is first time i'm posting in the forum please forgive me for any spelling mistakes 

looking forward to hearing from you

thanks for your help and many many thanks in advance for any responses.

[muka3D]

Hey NewTechie,

You've sure got a lot of questions! No problem, hopefully I have a lot of answers.

1. The model numbering varies between product lines (like business notebooks, consumer notebooks, etc...) but for the DV series here's how it works: 
   DV6710EA
   DV = DV series notebooks
   6 = 16" display
   7##xx = 7th generation, and the rest of the numbers/letters are to identify the specific configuration (CPU, RAM, etc...)
   
   
2. Generally speaking, there aren't too many mechanical differences between models in the same generation/family. So, for example, DV67##xx *should* have similar hardware to any other DV67##xx - this is not always the case especially when it comes to models from different countries.
   
   
3. Third-party (ex. non-HP) components do not "fit" into HP products, and we strongly recommend not trying to use them since you could cause damage and you will void your warranty. However, certain standard components (like RAM and HDD) are somewhat universal, and will most likely work regardless of where you get them - however keep in mind that only components from HP will have guaranteed compatibility and quality.
   
   
4. Yes, you can use the HP Parts Store to find compatible hardware: http://h20141.www2.hp.com/hpparts/
   
   
5. Use the Parts Store that I linked to above to find a complete list of everything that will work in your unit.

I hope this is helpful! You asked a bunch of great questions!

[NewTechie]

cheers Muka3D.

that was very helpful.

so the dv2530ea is 12 inch screen? which i don't think so...

dv= notebook series

2 =?

5=?

[Huffer · Accepted solution]

The best way to search for laptop parts is to search by the part number of the part, not the model number of the laptop. Remove the part you want to replace so you can use it for reference to seek a replacement.

I have actually disassembled a dv2500 and a dv2000 and a dv6000 and a dv6500. They are similar but subtly different. The two main model types are the dv2000/6000 with model numbers dvx000 to dvx499 and then the higher model numbers commencing with dvx500 and higher. And then remember there are Intel and AMD versions of each.

This site has Service Manuals for each type mentioned above and you can use the Service Manual to cross-reference part numbers.

dv2500 Manual

dv2000 Manual

Above are links to the respective Manuals for the dv2000 and the dv2500 and I could link you to manuals for the dv6000 and dv6500.

In other words there is no simple way to answer your question across the board. Which part? Which model?

The dv2000/2500 series are 13 inch screens, the dv6000/6500 are 15 inch (15.4 widescreen) and the dv9000/9500 are 17 inch.  Electronic components are similar. But for example on the dv2000 it used IDE CD/DVD drives and then the dv2500 used SATA CD/DVD drives so they are not interchangeable. Obviously the width of the keyboards is different depending on the size of the screen. Again, what model, what part? It's like asking will '68 Camaro parts work in a '70 Camaro....some will, some won't, it depends.

[NewTechie]

I agree with the part number theory , if you go into the part store and look up the part number it will then tell you about what other models have the same part...Epic.

Just noticed another thing.

The EA at the end of the model might stands for: Europe Asia?

Just noctice the other Models with PAR, UAR, PA, LA, LAR..In the end can we assume this indicated the location where the model or product has been sold in or designed for?

just wondering what the other letters/numbers stands for?

[Huffer]

Not sure how accurate this wiki is but it looks plausible:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HP_Pavilion_%28computer%29