Carbon Dudeoxide: Thank you very much. I checked the link and it Looks like nearly all HP dv9000 have the same problem. . I will follow those directions and try to repair it myself when I get back home. Right now I am about 1500 miles from home and handicaped with limited working space etc. Thanks again for your help. I will never again recommend a HP notebook to my friends. Thank you also, Believer. You guys are the greatest, keep up the good work and know that you are apppreciated. JIM