Comments on: Big Problems with Wireless in HP Pavilion Notebooks http://www.pcmech.com/article/big-problems-with-wireless-in-hp-pavilion-notebooks/ Tech Powered Life... Simplified Sat, 09 Feb 2013 03:19:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Jimhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/big-problems-with-wireless-in-hp-pavilion-notebooks/comment-page-9/#comment-44584 Jim Sat, 29 May 2010 14:48:21 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/big-problems-with-wireless-in-hp-pavilion-notebooks/#comment-44584 When is HP going to acknowledge that this is a huge problem, and they should fix these problems. I have a HP tx 1000, that I paid good money for ,a it now just sits collecting dust.I think that a huge class action may be in order. When is HP going to acknowledge that this is a huge problem, and they should fix these problems. I have a HP tx 1000, that I paid good money for ,a it now just sits collecting dust.I think that a huge class action may be in order.

]]> By: vasilehttp://www.pcmech.com/article/big-problems-with-wireless-in-hp-pavilion-notebooks/comment-page-9/#comment-44576 vasile Sat, 29 May 2010 12:02:06 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/big-problems-with-wireless-in-hp-pavilion-notebooks/#comment-44576 I have same problem with a wireless adapter at one DV6000. When it"s happened i work in a room at 22 degree celsius. I think that the temperature difference between the environment and the laptop caused the problem. I have no wireless icon on network connection. I have same problem with a wireless adapter at one DV6000. When it”s happened i work in a room at 22 degree celsius. I think that the temperature difference between the environment and the laptop caused the problem. I have no wireless icon on network connection.

]]> By: ali208http://www.pcmech.com/article/big-problems-with-wireless-in-hp-pavilion-notebooks/comment-page-9/#comment-44203 ali208 Thu, 20 May 2010 13:55:50 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/big-problems-with-wireless-in-hp-pavilion-notebooks/#comment-44203 I moved from Louisina to Kuwait. You know the middle east where if its 100 outside its a cool day. My wireless didn't crap out of me until I lived here during the hotest months... Thanks for dumbing it down. I'm a tard when it comes to comps I've been googling fixes for this for a while and this is the first time I read a ... how come (well one that I understood) This whole time I thought it was an update that screwed it up (have had that happen before) I moved from Louisina to Kuwait. You know the middle east where if its 100 outside its a cool day. My wireless didn’t crap out of me until I lived here during the hotest months… Thanks for dumbing it down. I’m a tard when it comes to comps I’ve been googling fixes for this for a while and this is the first time I read a … how come (well one that I understood) This whole time I thought it was an update that screwed it up (have had that happen before)

]]> By: Raymondhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/big-problems-with-wireless-in-hp-pavilion-notebooks/comment-page-9/#comment-41377 Raymond Thu, 06 May 2010 11:57:05 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/big-problems-with-wireless-in-hp-pavilion-notebooks/#comment-41377 dont ever trust HP anymore,, I'm really disappointed.. T_TI'm asking for their responsibility to fix my Pavilion tx1000 regardless of its wireless and stupid motherboard.. Lots of users already complained about this.. But it seems that no actual action from HP..They even ask me for money to fix a mistake that they made !! dont ever trust HP anymore,, I’m really disappointed.. T_T

I’m asking for their responsibility to fix my Pavilion tx1000 regardless of its wireless and stupid motherboard..
Lots of users already complained about this..
But it seems that no actual action from HP..

They even ask me for money to fix a mistake that they made !!

]]> By: Mariteshttp://www.pcmech.com/article/big-problems-with-wireless-in-hp-pavilion-notebooks/comment-page-9/#comment-41279 Marites Mon, 03 May 2010 21:38:31 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/big-problems-with-wireless-in-hp-pavilion-notebooks/#comment-41279 I bought hp pavillion last march and after a month it gives me problem regarding the wireless that it cannot pick p wireless signal, i called HP Support and after the third call i finally talk to the american lady told me to do recovery on my computer and it did fix the prblem but after 4 days the problem happened again and i called them again and they cannot help me anymore. I should have read all this reviews before i buy the HP laptop, this is very frustrating and the support is not helping at all they give you very stupid troubleshoting process. buying this laptop is a huge waste of money. Please people do not buy hp laptop anymore its not worth it. and maybe make sure you read all the reviews before buying thier products. I bought hp pavillion last march and after a month it gives me problem regarding the wireless that it cannot pick p wireless signal, i called HP Support and after the third call i finally talk to the american lady told me to do recovery on my computer and it did fix the prblem but after 4 days the problem happened again and i called them again and they cannot help me anymore. I should have read all this reviews before i buy the HP laptop, this is very frustrating and the support is not helping at all they give you very stupid troubleshoting process. buying this laptop is a huge waste of money. Please people do not buy hp laptop anymore its not worth it. and maybe make sure you read all the reviews before buying thier products.

]]> By: Allanhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/big-problems-with-wireless-in-hp-pavilion-notebooks/comment-page-9/#comment-41239 Allan Mon, 03 May 2010 06:31:11 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/big-problems-with-wireless-in-hp-pavilion-notebooks/#comment-41239 I owns a HP dv6207tx, and I have the exact problem with the posting on HP Support, but no answer/solution. Warrenty is expired, what can I do? the problem is: http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Hardware/pavilion-laptop-restarts-after-shutdown-but-only-when-on-AC/m-p/9264If anyone knows the fix please let me know. Thanks. HP support is not good at all. I owns a HP dv6207tx, and I have the exact problem with the posting on HP Support, but no answer/solution. Warrenty is expired, what can I do? the problem is: http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Hardware/pavilion-laptop-restarts-after-shutdown-but-only-when-on-AC/m-p/9264

If anyone knows the fix please let me know. Thanks. HP support is not good at all.

]]> By: Rayhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/big-problems-with-wireless-in-hp-pavilion-notebooks/comment-page-9/#comment-41015 Ray Mon, 26 Apr 2010 03:05:51 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/big-problems-with-wireless-in-hp-pavilion-notebooks/#comment-41015 My dv6436nr is having the same problems as everyone else. I purchased it in July 2007 and the original problems began in oct 2008. I sent it back to HP and they replaced the motherboard and sent me a new power cord. I was out of my 1 yr warranty and this particular laptop was not covered under the Warranty Servie Enhancement Program for whatever reason, but HP fixed it for free anyway. Two months ago it started doing the same thing again: the wireless adapter would disappear from the device manager and the wireless would work about 2% of the time. I called HP about 5 times and eventually was elevated to a Case Manager. Although she was really nice, she said the could not do anything for me. Tonight...I got the black screen of death. When I push the power button, the key lights will glow for 1 second then nothing happens.I am in the process of filing a complaint with the Attorney General's Office for the State of WA for fraud and unfair business practices by HP. HP is very aware of he problem with the dv2000/6000/9000 laptops, but has done little to fix it. I'm so tired of waiting for HP to do the right thing, that I am going to go at them. Pending the decision by the AG's office, I plan to file a small claims suit seeking the return of money that I paid for the laptop. Only when HP realizes that cannot weasel out of doing what's right by their consumers will they step up. Let your voice be heard and contact your AG office now. The more people that file a complaint, the more likely an AG will move forward with a lawsuit. My dv6436nr is having the same problems as everyone else. I purchased it in July 2007 and the original problems began in oct 2008. I sent it back to HP and they replaced the motherboard and sent me a new power cord. I was out of my 1 yr warranty and this particular laptop was not covered under the Warranty Servie Enhancement Program for whatever reason, but HP fixed it for free anyway. Two months ago it started doing the same thing again: the wireless adapter would disappear from the device manager and the wireless would work about 2% of the time. I called HP about 5 times and eventually was elevated to a Case Manager. Although she was really nice, she said the could not do anything for me. Tonight…I got the black screen of death. When I push the power button, the key lights will glow for 1 second then nothing happens.

I am in the process of filing a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office for the State of WA for fraud and unfair business practices by HP. HP is very aware of he problem with the dv2000/6000/9000 laptops, but has done little to fix it. I’m so tired of waiting for HP to do the right thing, that I am going to go at them. Pending the decision by the AG’s office, I plan to file a small claims suit seeking the return of money that I paid for the laptop. Only when HP realizes that cannot weasel out of doing what’s right by their consumers will they step up. Let your voice be heard and contact your AG office now. The more people that file a complaint, the more likely an AG will move forward with a lawsuit.

]]> By: Alexhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/big-problems-with-wireless-in-hp-pavilion-notebooks/comment-page-9/#comment-40924 Alex Sat, 24 Apr 2010 04:49:36 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/big-problems-with-wireless-in-hp-pavilion-notebooks/#comment-40924 Not happy with HPDv5 - wireless no good. Any suggestions? Not happy with HPDv5 – wireless no good.
Any suggestions?

]]> By: VirtualAdepthttp://www.pcmech.com/article/big-problems-with-wireless-in-hp-pavilion-notebooks/comment-page-9/#comment-40857 VirtualAdept Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:20:56 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/big-problems-with-wireless-in-hp-pavilion-notebooks/#comment-40857 HP had extended their warranties on a number of units up to 2 years because of this issue. Doesn't help though if you're outside the warranty by a few months. My wireless is no longer recognized by the system.Now, you can go get a USB wireless but, the unit will most likely fail within a few weeks. Why you ask? Because HP and a lot of other manufacturers switched to lead free solder on their connectors. With these chips running as hot as they are, combined with dirty fans, inadequate air flow, and in my opionon, crap thermal pads, the solder starts to crack and connections become unreliable as the processors heat and cool causing expansion and contraction.Thermal dynamics being what they are, the solder doesn't shrink and expand as fast as the rest of the surrounding components thus causing breakage.If you call HP's crappy support and told that it can be repaired for $399 but they'll cut you a break at $250, tell them you'll take that $250 and go to another company.However, if you have a heat gun, some Thermal Artic Silver 5 paste, some aluminum foil, and some patience, you could try to 'Reflow' the solder connections on the processor. Basically heating the surrounding connections to the point that the solder melts and closes the cracks. There is a Youtube video of someone doing it on an IBM. Same issue.I have a dv6000 and this did the trick. Works on xbox 360's with the rings of death as well so I've been told. The issue though is heat and air flow. If your laptop is already toast, it's worth a shot if you're going to buy a new unit anyway. HP had extended their warranties on a number of units up to 2 years because of this issue. Doesn’t help though if you’re outside the warranty by a few months. My wireless is no longer recognized by the system.

Now, you can go get a USB wireless but, the unit will most likely fail within a few weeks. Why you ask? Because HP and a lot of other manufacturers switched to lead free solder on their connectors. With these chips running as hot as they are, combined with dirty fans, inadequate air flow, and in my opionon, crap thermal pads, the solder starts to crack and connections become unreliable as the processors heat and cool causing expansion and contraction.

Thermal dynamics being what they are, the solder doesn’t shrink and expand as fast as the rest of the surrounding components thus causing breakage.

If you call HP’s crappy support and told that it can be repaired for $399 but they’ll cut you a break at $250, tell them you’ll take that $250 and go to another company.

However, if you have a heat gun, some Thermal Artic Silver 5 paste, some aluminum foil, and some patience, you could try to ‘Reflow’ the solder connections on the processor. Basically heating the surrounding connections to the point that the solder melts and closes the cracks. There is a Youtube video of someone doing it on an IBM. Same issue.

I have a dv6000 and this did the trick. Works on xbox 360′s with the rings of death as well so I’ve been told. The issue though is heat and air flow. If your laptop is already toast, it’s worth a shot if you’re going to buy a new unit anyway.

]]> By: Bulgarikushttp://www.pcmech.com/article/big-problems-with-wireless-in-hp-pavilion-notebooks/comment-page-9/#comment-40726 Bulgarikus Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:29:44 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/big-problems-with-wireless-in-hp-pavilion-notebooks/#comment-40726 HP DV6000/DV9000 Series AMD platform are one of the hottest notebooks.If your GPU fried you must preheat VC GeForce Chip.Sucsses is very little (2 of 10) couse they have silicon fix and can't move.About Wi-Fi Problem no solution with Preheating... HP DV6000/DV9000 Series AMD platform are one of the hottest notebooks.If your GPU fried you must preheat VC GeForce Chip.Sucsses is very little (2 of 10) couse they have silicon fix and can’t move.About Wi-Fi Problem no solution with Preheating…

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