I have a Compaq V2000 and it overheats and shutsdown, help?

Well the first thing I would do is clean out the vents on the laptop and see were that puts you. Just get a vaccum and a can of compressed air turn the vac on an start spraying to knock everything lose and suck it out. Also if you think you can do it open it up and clean the whole inside of it out it would be much better then just the vaccum from the outside.

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please post the model of you v2000. I have one, and it doesn't get overly hot. You could probably purchase some replacement fans from compaq and install them yourself.

If you got the save v2000 as me, then the repair manual wouldn't really help. On my laptop, there are a few trap doors on the bottom that give you access to ram/hhd/dvd rewriter, etc.

First clean it out and check the fans before you buy new ones. If your going to replace the fans your going to have to open it up anyways so open it up and do a good cleaning before you buy anything. When you do open it up make sure that you clean the side of the heatsink that faces the fans. That is were the most dust build up is going to be.

Hi,

I thought I would chime in on this thread. I also have a v2000 that overheats.

It's a v2670CA. Brand spanking new and clean as a whistle.

The overheat and auto powerdown occurs when running programs that work the CPU hard for an extended period. A video game, Google Earth with 3D buildings enabled, or even just a complete scan with a virus scanner. I always use the laptop on a hard flat surface with plenty of elbow room for ventilation.

The fans do come on, so I know they are not faulty.

I originally thought that Windows XP was somehow to blame, so I installed linux on the laptop (Kubuntu Drapper). Same problem occurs, compiling a large program makes it overheat.

Ok, so in my mind, it is one of two things - a BIOS problem (not starting fans soon enough), or a hardware design flaw (poor location of fans, heat sync insufficient, etc).

At this point, I contacted HP support. After several days of useless email exchanges, they provided me with step-by-step instructions for updating the BIOS. The release notes for this update lists: "improves system fan control"

After updating the BIOS, the same problem exists. I *think* it improved slightly, but I can still make the system overheat quite easily.

After informing HP support, they sent me a template email indicating that my problem cannot be resolved through HP email support, and that I need to mail mu laptop to them. It goes on to give instructions, and makes the important point that my harddrive will be wiped clean.

Well, I'm not going to go without a laptop for 2 months, only to get back a new/refurbished one that exhibits the same problem. I'm still confident this is a design flaw or still a BIOS problem. Either way, more people need to inform HP if they exhibit the same problem - it's the only way they'll acknowledge it.

The only solution I've found is keep the base of the laptop at a sharp incline from the desk (like > 40 degrees). Setting the back on a pile of CDs or books seems to do the trick. This helps the fan on the bottom of the laptop ventilate properly.

That's my story. If others have the same problem, please post to this thread and open a support ticket at HP.

Ryan Courtnage

Many people have the v2000z and have used it without any problems. I play games, encode videos overnight, etc, and have never had any problems. Its likely a defective unit, or possibly a design flaw with that specific processor (ML-37). If Brockisit can let us know his processor, we may be able to narrow down the problem.

Only other incident I've seen of a v2000z overheating and shutting down was some ignorant airhead college girl who when asked if she used it on her bed/comforter, responded, "yeah, why, is that bad?"

My Presario V2000 recently started shutting down at random times. I figured it was the fan and it needed to be clean. Well, I was right, but when I went to disconnect the fan wire from the system board the little white clip that was hooked to the system board came off with the wire and now it is disconnected with no way to reconnect it to the system board.

The fan was really dirty and I cleaned it but I have no clue if the fan is completely shot or if it works now since I cannot reconnect it to the system board.

I either need to test the fan and see if it words and if it doesn't get a new one and figure out a way to connect it to the system board again OR I need to find an economic use for the notebook since I cannot use it without the fan because the system automatically shuts down when it passes a certain temperature.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

you can solder the wires directly to the motherboard

Are there instructions on how to do this? I'm not familiar with the process and I would have to find someone to solder it for me. Other than that I need to make sure the fan is in operation before I do this or it will be a waste of time. Someone on another forum said that I may need a new motherboard.

you can buy a soldering iron and do it yourself. Not much to it. I can help ya out in PM's if you would like once/if you get a soldering iron. YOU DO NOT NEED A NEW MOTHERBOARD!