HP reacts on Nvidia faulty GPU issue

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HP has published a list of 24 notebooks affected by the Nvidia faulty GPU issue that includes several Pavilion dv2000/dv6000/dv9000 and Compaq Presario V3000/V6000 models.  The issue has been under their attention since November 2007. HP recommends all owners of the listed models to update the BIOS system of their laptops. Also they might be eligible for a free repair if they experience one of the following symptoms:

The following symptoms apply to Pavilion dv2000 and Presario v3000 notebooks:

  • The notebook does not detect wireless networks and the wireless adapter is not detected in the Device Manager.
  • There is no video on the computer LCD panel or external monitor.

The following symptoms apply to the dv6000, dv9000 and v6000 series notebooks:

  • The notebook does not detect wireless networks and the wireless adapter is not detected in the Device Manager.
  • There is no video on the computer LCD panel or external monitor.
  • The notebook has no power and no active LEDs.
  • The notebook does not start.
  • The battery charge indicator light does not turn on when the battery is installed and the AC adapter is connected.
  • The notebook issues a single beep during boot indicating no power.
  • The external monitor functions but there is no image on the notebook LCD panel.