So. After battling for a whole week to get the hard drive caddy to fit in properly, I decided to give up. It's just too much trouble.

The problems I faced were as follows:
- The optical drive is fixed to the chassis using this metal bracket that is a specific shape. It looks like it's easy to transfer over to the caddy, but it isn't: the screws used to attach the bracket to the optical drive are too short to work with the caddy. I had to hunt high and low for screws for the whole week.

- Taking off the faceplate/bezel from the optical drive was difficult, frustrating, scary and causes irreparable damage to the latches in the form of scratches. This is just a matter of courage, of course, as Acid managed to do his with no trouble.

- Fixing the faceplate/bezel to the drive was problematic for me, and I couldn't figure out why. It looked like the latches just didn't lock properly for me.

- Slotting the caddy into the bay was difficult,and again I couldn't figure out why since Acid didn't have any trouble.

All in all, it was a lot more trouble that it was worth for me. I think I'll wait for a semi-official kit to come out.

And congrats on v3.

This post has been edited by ThisIsBoletaria: Aug 6 2011, 05:34 PM

Congrats on V3

I just make an order of dv6114 through online exclusive promo. Thereafter only found out that 500gb personal drive is discarded from the package

This post has been edited by tsh98: Aug 6 2011, 09:41 PM

repost

my result

with U3 cooler.
coolsense perform optimize mode.
non air cond room.

so how to see huh??

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Added on August 6, 2011, 9:05 pmreally that hard??? i tot easy work @@
if any1 make this, pls take some pic or video for tutorial... i also hope to do this in the future

This post has been edited by louisfjh: Aug 6 2011, 09:05 PM

In theory, it shouldn't be. Acid managed to do it with no issues, but he decided not to fix the caddy to the notebook chassis like I did, so he didn't have to worry about the screw length.

Also, there is some variation in the construction of the caddies, so difficulties will vary from person to person. Right before I gave up, I managed to slot it in after I had taken the faceplate off the caddy and reattached it to my optical drive, but I declared "frack this" and gave up. Maybe one day I will make a duplicate of the CD drive faceplate using resin.

Too bad bro.

The temps looks good bro.

Actually my only issue is the faceplate. Took 3 weeks of courage to remove it from the DVD-rom.
Regarding the screws to secure the bay, i found that the bay itself is pretty tight thats why i ignored the mounting bracket.

how much u bought?

The temp look OK, but your speed is insane. Even my 2720QM can't reach that speed...

Acid, how long do you need to change the thermal paste (Including the dissambling and assembling the laptop). Any special tips regarding which part is tricky and need extra care. Watching the video on the first page few times but still feel discourage by the number of screws and parts & connectors we'll need to take out...

Check if your CPU is throttled.

The only thing that still scare me is when u flex out the base cover to make clearance to the connectors on the left side of the mobo. Other than that is still manageable.

I opened the mobo again yesterday for the 3rd times and it only takes under 1 hour to complete. Without looking at the manual at all.

Basically u need to:
1) remove the components and wires.
2) push the keyboard from bottom and remove it.
3) disconnect the zif connectors on top cover.
4) pry out the top cover.
5) remove the zif connector and power cable from motherboard.
6) remove LCD, fan and bluetooth connector and unscrew the fan.
7) flex the left side of the base cover and pull the mobo out from the base cover.
8) unscrew the HSF and reapply the thermal compound.
9) reverse everything.

my only failure so far is that, now i got 1 extra screw which i don't know where it come from.

If you check the Manual.. to remove system board you need to:



The disassemble video on front page is totally different for my model.

u mean the complete time??? mine fast ar??

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Added on August 6, 2011, 11:39 pmfel like so complicate

This post has been edited by louisfjh: Aug 6 2011, 11:39 PM

Come to think of it, my laptop like did not come with a manual le. Where is it can someone show me ?

So the motherboard were not screwed to the base? And do you need to take out the USB connector like in the video? I might have to apply a new thermal paste, since my CPU temp can reach 93-94C. About the extra screw, I sure it won't cause any problem as I have the same situation when the Dell technician comes to replace my laptop's motherboard last time.

The max GFlop for my laptop is around 52-54 while under throttle, mostly in the range of 42-48.

Its in the 2nd post.

I think got 1 or 2 screws and another 2 on the fan. You don't need to take out the USB module.. just need to disconnect the cable.

Hey, just bought the dv6 6001 with 8gigs ram today from lowyat. Great deal at rm2999 from the hp store (mobility square). Dont get the online deal!

price didnt change, still at rm3799.
package included laptop, beats headphone, mouse, additional 8gb ram, microsoft office and carrying case. external harddisc no longer offer as freegift

How much is DV6 6114TX market/street price if I don't want any freebies (don't want the headphone, etc) except bag maybe. Can fetch RM3000?

Emm, I call them yesterday noon, someone from the shop told me that for the price dv6 6001 with upgrade ram to 8gb - RM3600 ++.. how come u can get it with lower price (rm2999).



This post has been edited by virtua_listener: Aug 7 2011, 07:08 AM

All frens, need opinion here,

For HP-DV6001tx upgrade to 8gb ram + beats headphone + Targus case can get only "RM3480", is't a good price?

This post has been edited by virtua_listener: Aug 7 2011, 07:10 AM

dunno, got 2 hp stores, first 1 also quoted me 3600, then i went to the one on top, got promo @ 2999. but no freebies la, just the laptop, 8 gigs free upgrade, bag, kungfupanda stuff, dvd drive (blue ray additional rm190, which i dun need). the sales ppl at mobility square are a bit disorganized, diff ppl will tell u diff things

foogie, the shop at which floor? they still continues the promo?

Thanks for the advice and guidance.
I have just finish reapplying new thermal paste. It took me about 2.5 hours. Good news is I able to reassemble it back without any extra screw and the laptop work flawlessly. The bad news, I have broken a tiny piece of plastic frame that used to hold the HDMI connector in place. Luckily the majority of the plastic frame (~90%) is still intact. Temp drop a bit (not significant) but at least it didn't go over 90C on IBT.

p/s: Now I know what a ZIF is. Almost damage the keyboard connector when I forcefully pull it out from the ZIF socket.