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HP Pavilion DV9500 User Manual

HP Pavilion DV9500
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HP Pavilion dv9500, dv9600, and dv9700
Entertainment PCs
Maintenance and Service Guide

Table of Contents

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HP Pavilion DV9500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ProcessorIntel Core 2 Duo
RAMUp to 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM (configurable)
Storage160GB or 250GB SATA HDD
Optical DriveDVD±RW with Double Layer Support
Operating SystemWindows Vista
ChipsetIntel PM965 Express
Hard Drive160GB or 250GB SATA HDD
Wireless802.11b/g
Ports1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Headphone, 1 x Microphone
Weight3.4 kg (7.5 lbs)

Summary

Product Description

Processors

Details various Intel and AMD processors for the computer models.

Graphics Options

Describes graphics solutions like nVidia GeForce and Intel GMA with memory details.

Memory and Storage

Specifies memory module types, capacity, and hard drive configurations.

Ports and Interfaces

Enumerates various ports including USB, HDMI, network, audio, and media card slots.

External Component Identification

Top Components Overview

Identifies internal microphones, camera, speakers, and indicator lights on the laptop's top surface.

Keyboard and Touchpad Features

Explains the functions of various keys, including function keys and Windows keys.

Computer Ports Identification

Details front, left, right, and bottom external ports and connectors.

Illustrated Parts Catalog

Serial Number Location

Shows where to find the computer's serial and model number for service inquiries.

Major Computer Components

Lists and illustrates primary internal hardware components with their spare part numbers.

Display Assembly Components

Details parts of the display assembly including bezels, inverter, camera, and panel.

Mass Storage Devices

Lists available hard drives and optical drives with their specifications.

Removal and Replacement Procedures

Preliminary Replacement Requirements

Outlines essential tools, service considerations, grounding, and packaging guidelines before component service.

Battery and Hard Drive Replacement

Covers procedures for replacing the laptop battery and hard drive.

Core System Component Replacement

Details replacement steps for the system board and processor.

Setup Utility

Starting and Using the Setup Utility

Explains how to access and navigate the BIOS setup utility, change language, and view system info.

Setup Utility Menus Overview

Describes options available in Main, Security, System Configuration, and Diagnostics menus.

Specifications

Computer General Specifications

Provides dimensions, weight, power, temperature, and environmental operating ranges.

Display Panel Specifications

Details specifications for 17.0-inch SXGA+ and WXGA+ display panels.

Storage and Drive Specifications

Lists specifications for hard drives and optical drives.

System Hardware Specifications

Covers DMA, interrupt, I/O address, and memory map specs for Intel and AMD systems.

Screw Listing

Phillips PM2.5x8.0 Captive Screw

Details the specifications and usage of the PM2.5x8.0 captive screw.

Phillips PM3.0x4.0 Screw

Provides specifications and common applications for the PM3.0x4.0 screw.

Phillips PM2.5x5.0 Captive Screw

Describes the PM2.5x5.0 captive screw, including where it is used.

Backup and Recovery

Recovering System Information

Explains backing up data, creating recovery discs, and system restore points.

Creating Recovery Discs

Guides users on how to create a set of recovery discs for system restoration.

Performing System Recovery

Details procedures for recovering the system from discs or a hard drive partition.

Connector Pin Assignments

Audio and Video Connector Pinouts

Provides pin assignments for headphone, microphone, and S-Video-out connectors.

External Monitor and USB Connector Pinouts

Lists pin assignments for external monitor and Universal Serial Bus ports.

Network and Modem Connector Pinouts

Details pin assignments for RJ-11 (modem) and RJ-45 (network) connectors.

Power Cord Set Requirements

General Power Cord Requirements

Outlines universal requirements for power cord length, approval, and electrical ratings.

Country-Specific Power Cord Requirements

Lists specific requirements and agency approvals for power cords in various countries.

Recycling

Battery Disposal Guidelines

Provides instructions on proper disposal of used laptop batteries.

Display Assembly Disassembly for Recycling

Guides on disassembling the display to access recyclable components like LCD panel and backlight.

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