Presario V6205 NR/ 6000 models problem with motherboard, if it is "dead"t, read this

Question

I purchased a V6205 in Feb 2007 for $600 and had no problems until 6 weeks beyond the two year mark.  My wireless card went out and I did research and found that it is a problem with this computer and had it been within the 2 year period, it could have been fixed by HP. I purchased a usb wireless.  Several weeks ago, after turning the computer on, it lit up but had a completely black screen. No error message. I called a local computer repair place that has a good reputation.  The local company let me talk to the laptop repair person he said I would need a new motherboard.  $350 for the board and $100 for installing it.  In searching Craigslist for a used Dell or Mac, I found a listing for someone who works on "dead" computers. The ad said if you had a non working Compaq or HP with the 6000 series included, he had a 75% success rate in repairing the motherboard. The costs involved,  $25 if he could not repair it and between $85-$100 if he could.  He fixed everything and even cleaned it for $88.The chips on the board are not soldered well.  He says the stuff used to attach the components over time lose contact with the board.  All he did was resolder the chips back on with good solder.  I think he called it micro soldering or something like that. I would suggest finding someone who does this kind of work on motherboards without replacing the whole thing.  

Answer 1

The problem wasn't that the soldering was bad, it's that the heat generated by the notebook is so extensive that it causes the solder to melt. Much like with the X360 first and second generation. (Red Ring Of Death issue.)
This is a temporary, (albeit cheaper) fix that might work for some people, but it doesn't correct the problem of the Notebook getting too hot. If you do get this kind of repair, make sure you get a chill pad to sit under the notebook; that will help increase the life expectancy. As will removing the battery unless you're using it.