# FS: fixer upper HP laptop **URL:** \ **Category:** Classifieds\ **Created:** [January 7, 2009, 7:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-fixer-upper-hp-laptop/60889 "2009-01-07T07:34:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![cteclipse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e79b87/32.png) [@cteclipse](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cteclipse)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2009, 7:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-fixer-upper-hp-laptop/60889/1 "2009-01-07T07:34:06Z")
Need to get rid of it, been sitting idle in my room for over a year, this model had a common problem of the video processor or card frying. So basically, you can turn it on, and theres vertical lines running through the whole screen, but the screen is physically fine. Was a great laptop when working correctly , paid 1600 for it, also, battery’s pretty much shot and the cord is frayed. IDK what to ask for it, a while back a shop said 200, i doubt I can get that much now, realistically, lets start at 150. Fix it up, keep it, or sell it. Heres the specs - Mobile Pentium 4 520 2.8GHz, with Hyper-Threading - 1GB DDR2 SDRAM 400MHz(512x1) from Micron - Toshiba 80GB hard drive 5400 RPM - LG GWA-4080N DVD+/-RW Drive - CD-ROM (40x); CD-R (40x write); CD-RW (24x write); DVD-ROM (16x); DVD-R (8x write); DVD-RW (4x write); DVD+R (16x write); DVD+RW (4x write); DVD+R Dual Layer (2.4x write) - ATI Mobility Radeon X600 with 256MB dedicated RAM - 17.0" WXGA TFT LCD ViewBright display 1440 x 900 resolution - Integrated V.92/56K modem - Realtek RTL8193 10/100 Ethernet LAN - Broadcom 802.11b/g Wireless LAN - Built-in Harman/Kardon stereo speakers - Intel ICH6 AC97 Sound Card - 5-in-1 Media Reader (Secure Digital, Memory Stick/Pro, MMC, xD Picture Card) heres the link > **[HP Pavilion ZD8000 Review (pics, specs) | NotebookReview.com](http://www.notebookreview.com/notebookreview/hp-pavilion-zd8000-review-pics-specs/)** > > I purchased the HP Pavilion ZD8000 to replace my dying Toshiba Satellite P35 notebook. The ZD8000 seemed to be a good candidate as it came with an ATI Mobility Radeon X600 graphics card and other options that provided for a great desktop... ---
**Author:** ![cteclipse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e79b87/32.png) [@cteclipse](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cteclipse)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2009, 7:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-fixer-upper-hp-laptop/60889/2 "2009-01-09T07:12:07Z")
offers ---
**Author:** ![cteclipse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e79b87/32.png) [@cteclipse](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cteclipse)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2009, 6:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-fixer-upper-hp-laptop/60889/3 "2009-01-16T06:38:49Z")
125, or any interesting trades… ---
**Author:** ![dcrdev](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/db5fbb/32.png) [@dcrdev](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dcrdev)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2009, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-fixer-upper-hp-laptop/60889/4 "2009-01-16T12:37:32Z")
pmed ---
**Author:** ![Bassdegrime](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bassdegrime/32/5027_2.png) [@Bassdegrime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bassdegrime)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2009, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-fixer-upper-hp-laptop/60889/5 "2009-01-16T13:12:24Z")
your link provides different specs ---
**Author:** ![Jon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@Jon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jon)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2009, 4:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-fixer-upper-hp-laptop/60889/6 "2009-01-16T16:48:31Z")
LMK if you want to sell it for $100.if so,I’ll take it. ---
**Author:** ![tc2357](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tc2357/32/5184_2.png) [@tc2357](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tc2357)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2009, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-fixer-upper-hp-laptop/60889/7 "2009-01-17T15:45:53Z")
what caused the screen to go? ---
**Author:** ![cteclipse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e79b87/32.png) [@cteclipse](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cteclipse)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2009, 5:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-fixer-upper-hp-laptop/60889/8 "2009-01-18T17:40:17Z")
Yeah, I’ll take 100 for it, lowest I’ll go. And the screen, there is a very very common problem in these models where the video card takes a crap. I know it is the video card because I tried the TV and monitor out, and the same thing happens, with vertical lines on the output monitor. The screen itself is physically fine. ---
**Author:** ![tc2357](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tc2357/32/5184_2.png) [@tc2357](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tc2357)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2009, 11:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-fixer-upper-hp-laptop/60889/9 "2009-01-20T11:33:04Z")
how much would a new video card cost ---
**Author:** ![cteclipse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e79b87/32.png) [@cteclipse](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cteclipse)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2009, 12:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-fixer-upper-hp-laptop/60889/10 "2009-01-20T12:15:49Z")
problem with this model is im not sure if you can just place the video card, you may have to do the whole board, a new battery is 45 on ebay. I actually had some computer engineer guy offer me 150, or 200 if id deliever, we’ll see if that comes true… ---
**Author:** ![cteclipse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e79b87/32.png) [@cteclipse](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cteclipse)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2009, 2:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-fixer-upper-hp-laptop/60889/11 "2009-01-30T14:02:49Z")
that guy is still working on the money, id really like 120 for it, but if you are serious for 100 ill take it, cash picked up ---
**Author:** ![cteclipse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e79b87/32.png) [@cteclipse](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cteclipse)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 8:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-fixer-upper-hp-laptop/60889/12 "2009-02-04T08:44:46Z")
100 … anyone? ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 9:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-fixer-upper-hp-laptop/60889/13 "2009-02-04T09:11:30Z")
How big are the lines? Are they just annoying, or is it 80% of the screen? ---
**Author:** ![cteclipse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e79b87/32.png) [@cteclipse](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cteclipse)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 2:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-fixer-upper-hp-laptop/60889/14 "2009-02-04T14:12:42Z")
the lines are pretty annoying, im going to say it is impractical for normal use, but still readable enough for me to back up the files I needed to, theres a ton of info out there on the vertical line on the zd8000 model problems ---
**Author:** ![cteclipse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e79b87/32.png) [@cteclipse](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cteclipse)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2009, 8:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-fixer-upper-hp-laptop/60889/15 "2009-03-23T08:10:26Z")
I’m back in town, 100 cash takes it! ---
**Author:** ![cteclipse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e79b87/32.png) [@cteclipse](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cteclipse)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2009, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-fixer-upper-hp-laptop/60889/16 "2009-04-01T10:10:06Z")
ebaying…