The HP Pavilion dv2000 was a model series of laptops manufactured by Hewlett-Packard Company that featured 16:10 14.1" diagonal displays.

Models Overall model list Note: non-exhaustive list

dv2000t - uses Intel processors dv2000z - uses AMD processors dv2200la (North-Latin America) - uses an Intel Core duo-core processor dv2322la (Latin America) - uses an Intel Pentium dual-core processor dv24xx - uses AMD processors (DV2410, DV2412, DV2416, DV2419, DV2420) dv24xxca - uses an Intel Celeron M processor (dv2402ca) dv2500t - uses Intel processors dv2500z - uses AMD processors dv2500bw (Broadband Wireless Series) - includes a built-in WWAN card dv2500se (Special Edition) - features the Verve Imprint finish dv2700t - uses Intel processors dv2700z - uses AMD processors dv2700bw (Broadband Wireless Series) - includes a built-in WWAN card dv2700se (Special Edition) - features the Verve Imprint finish dv2890nr (Artist Edition) - features the Artist Edition Imprint finish

Note: Models with AMD processors were never sold in CTO configurations; only pre-configured models were available for those with AMD processors.

Model number suffixes The two- or three-letter suffix on the model number indicates special information like country or language (dv----xx). The following chart describes each suffix. t: Intel processor z: AMD processor ae: Artist Edition ("Artist Edition" imprint) bw: Broadband Wireless series se: Special Edition ("Special Edition" imprint)

The following suffixes corresponds to the region where the notebook is sold. us: United States ca: Canada la: Latin America br: Brazil ea / ee / [e + other letter]: Europe / Middle East eo / so / no: Scandinavia ec / sc / nc: Czech Republic and Slovakia au / ax: Asia / Australia - AMD processor (AU = AMD + UMA graphics; AX = AMD + discrete graphics) tu / tx: Asia / Australia - Intel processor (TU = Intel + UMA; TX = Intel + discrete) ap: Asia Pacific

Other suffixes include: nr: no rebate cl: club model, only available through discount shopping clubs such as Costco and Sam's Club wm: Walmart model dx: Best Buy model od: Office Depot model st: Staples model

Pavilion dv2000

First model in the Pavilion dv2000 series, released in 2006. The dv2000t sub-brand uses Intel CPUs, generally Intel Core Solo, Core Duo and Celeron, while the dv2000z uses AMD CPUs, generally AMD Turion and Sempron. Both models came with either integrated or discrete graphics. It uses the Wave pattern as part of HP's Imprint finish.

Model numbers range from dv2000 to dv2499.

Pavilion dv2500 Second model in the Pavilion dv2000 series, released in 2007. The dv2500t sub-brand uses Intel CPUs, generally Intel Core 2 Duo, while the dv2500z uses AMD CPUs, generally AMD Athlon, Turion and Sempron. Both models came with either integrated or discrete graphics. It uses the Radiance pattern as part of HP's Imprint finish, with some models featuring other unique patterns.

Model numbers range from dv2500 to dv2699.

Pavilion dv2620us Model released in October 2007.

Specifications Processor: Tyler-class (65 nm) Turion 64 X2 TL-58 1.9 GHz Front side bus: HyperTransport (800 MHz / 1600 MT/s) Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 7150M (up to 256 MB maximum) Display: 14.1" 16:10 aspect ratio WXGA (1280 x 800) High-Definition "HP BrightView" LCD Video output: S-video, VGA (resolution depends on graphics display adapter) Speakers: Integrated Altec Lansing stereo speakers Audio output: analog and digital. Features two separate audio outputs: one 3.5 mm stereo, and one S/PDIF optical. Chipset: nForce 630M MCP67M/MCP67D BIOS: Phoenix BIOS Memory: 4 GB maximum, 2 slots DDR2, 1.8 volt unbuffered, asymmetric or interleaved operation supported Storage: 1 internal SATA drive bay, accepts 2.5 inch hard disk drives and solid state drives Optical drive: LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±RW and 24X CD-RW combo drive with double layer support Battery: 6 cell Li-Ion (2.20 Ah/2.55 Ah) or optional 12 cell Li-Ion (2.20 Ah) Network: Marvell E8039 Ethernet 10/100BT integrated network interface; high speed 56K modem Wireless: Broadcom 4321AGN Wi-Fi Adapter (with Bluetooth) It also has an option for mobile broadband from the Verizon Wireless V740 ExpressCard Media: Microphone, 1.3-megapixel webcam (HP WebCam) Security: Kensington lock I/O ports: 3 USB 2.0, IEEE 1394 FireWire, PCI expansion port 3 (proprietary bus for docking port), ExpressCard/54, Integrated Consumer IR (remote control receiver), 5-in-1 digital media card reader, microphone in, RJ-11 (modem), RJ-45 (LAN), VGA, TV out (S-video). External SATA (eSATA) is not supported. HP Imprint design: Radiance imprint finish Operating system: Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit) Dimensions (inches): 13.15 length x 9.33 width x 1.54 maximum closed height Weight: approximately Accessories: remote control, 65 watt AC power adapter Dock/base: The HP xb3000 Notebook Expansion Base was designed for use with this system. It uses the proprietary PCI expansion port 3 docking station port. The HP Notebook QuickDock is also available for this laptop, connected via the same docking station port.

Pavilion dv2700 This was the third and final model in the Pavilion dv2000 series, released in late 2007 and generally available in 2008. The dv2700t sub-brand uses Intel CPUs, generally Intel Core 2 Duo, while the dv2700z uses AMD CPUs, generally AMD Athlon, Turion and Sempron. Both models came with either integrated or discrete graphics. It uses the Radiance pattern as part of HP's Imprint finish, with some models featuring other unique patterns.

Model numbers range from dv2700 to dv2899.

The Pavilion dv2700 and the rest of the Pavilion dv2000 series were replaced by the 14.1" dv4 series in mid-to-late September 2008.

Weight and dimensions NOTE: Weight varies by configuration.

dv2800tae dv2700tse dv2700tWeight (with standard battery)Width (left to right)13.15 in.13.15 in.13.15 in.Depth (front to back)9.33 in.9.33 in.9.33 in.Height (max) (thickness)1.54 in.1.54 in.1.54 in.Height (min) (thickness)1.02 in.1.02 in.1.02 in.

Customizable features The following are customizable features only available in the United States (HP CTO notebooks).Information retrieved from the HP website, February 2009.

Color dv2800tae dv2700tse dv2700tRadiance Verve Artist Edition  Operating system dv2800tae dv2700tse dv2700tWindows Vista Home Basic 32-bitWindows Vista Home Premium 32-bit Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Windows Vista Business 32-bit Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit  Processors (Intel) dv2800tae dv2700tse dv2700tIntel Pentium Dual-Core mobile processorT2390 (1.86 GHz, 1 MB L2 cache, 533 MHz FSB) Intel Core 2 Duo processorT5750 (2.0 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB) T5850 (2.16 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB) T8100 (2.10 GHz, 3 MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB) T8300 (2.40 GHz, 3 MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB) T9300 (2.50 GHz, 6 MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB)  Display dv2800tae dv2700tse dv2700t14.1" WXGA high-definition HP BrightView widescreen display (1280 × 800)  Memory dv2800tae dv2700tse dv2700t1 GB DDR2 system memory (2 DIMM) 2 GB DDR2 system memory (2 DIMM) 3 GB DDR2 system memory (2 DIMM) 4 GB DDR2 system memory (2 DIMM)  Graphics card dv2800tae dv2700tse dv2700tIntel GMA X3100 128 MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS  Personalization dv2800tae dv2700tse dv2700tWebcam only Webcam + fingerprint reader  Networking dv2800tae dv2700tse dv2700tIntel PRO/wireless 3945ABG network connection Intel PRO/wireless 4965AGN network connection Intel PRO/wireless 4965AGN network connection and Bluetooth   Broadband wireless dv2800tae dv2700tse dv2700tVerizon wireless V740 ExpressCard (service activation required)   Hard drive dv2800tae dv2700tse dv2700t120 GB 5400 rpm SATA hard drive 160 GB 5400 rpm SATA hard drive 250 GB 5400 rpm SATA hard drive 320 GB 5400 rpm SATA hard drive   Primary CD/DVD drive dv2800tae dv2700tse dv2700tSuperMulti 8× DVD+/-R/RW with double layer support LightScribe SuperMulti 8× DVD+/-RW with double layer support Blu-ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW double layer   TV & entertainment experience dv2800tae dv2700tse dv2700tHP ExpressCard digital/analog TV tuner   Primary battery dv2800tae dv2700tse dv2700t6-cell lithium-ion battery High-capacity 6-cell lithium-ion battery 12-cell lithium-ion battery

Manufacturing Quanta Computer Inc. and Wistron, which are original design manufacturers (ODM), manufacturer the hardware, motherboard, and design of the dv2000 series of laptops alongside the dv6000 and dv9000 series (as well as other HP laptops made by HP at the time). Quanta and Wistron have also manufactured their equivalent Compaq Presario-branded models, which were different in design but using similar hardware. This was a common practice by many other brands of the era.

Hardware issues

HP has identified hardware issues with certain HP Pavilion dv2000/dv6000/dv9000 and Compaq Presario V3000/V6000 series notebook PCs equipped with Nvidia chipsets, most of them with AMD microprocessors. For the dv2000 series, this includes many models from the dv20xx, dv21xx, dv22xx, dv23xx, dv24xx, dv25xx, dv26xx, dv27xx, and the dv28xx series (where xx is any other 2 digits). Many of these issues were caused by overheating, a common problem with many of these HP laptops of this timeframe (as well as other manufacturers).

Some symptoms include:

Missing wireless connections (no wireless networks detected by the laptop and the wireless adapter is absent from Device Manager) Video card or graphics chipset failures (no video from either the display or an external monitor) Sound system, optical drive and/or hard drive problems

The Nvidia graphics chips in certain dv2000 series models are also prone to GPU failures caused by overheating or long-term regular use, commonly referred to as "bumpgate". This was a major problem for various other manufacturers of the era. Some users have recommended a resoldering of the Nvidia GPUs on the motherboard due to the aforementioned issues causing the solder of the GPUs to liquify.

The Intel-based dv2000 series with Core Solo, Core Duo, Core 2 Duo or Pentium Dual Core processors and Intel 945 chipsets are mostly resistant from the above issues, except for those with dedicated Nvidia video chips.

References

External links HP Pavilion dv2000 fact sheet (archived)