Modded Video Drivers ROCK!!!

Thanks to LaptopVideo2Go guys to bring this into masses. These drivers improve the performance of installed NVIDIA 8600M GS Graphics Card dramatically. I am having my AVCHD movie files played with GREAT performance in Full Screen mode. With HP supplied drivers it was impossible! Here is the ink where to download the drivers: http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/drivers/vista . I chose 163.44 latest Beta version and so far it works PERFECT. Make sure you read the instructions for installation and modified the .INF file before the installation. The Windows Vista WEI went up to 5.1 for graphics instead of 4.6 with common drivers.

What you need to add a secondary HDD...

Here we go. Here are parts you need to put your second HDD into your HP DV9500. It's a CADDY, HP SATA Connector and 4 screws. I have bought mine from a guy on eBay. He was selling it for $31 delivered and that is way cheaper than at HP-Parts Store ($45). Whole setup is a very easy operation. Just put your HDD into CADDY, screw it in with supplied screws and put on a SATA connector.

You can get your set of parts from HP-Parts Store. The link is provided in one of the previous posts.

New HP 20% off any Pavilion Notebook Customized order

Here we go! HP offers a GREAT 20% OFF any customized Pavilion notebook order online.

Just type in a coupon code on a checkout page: NB2770

Offer expires: 09-15-2007

HP SATA HDD Mount KIT

Here is the link for the KIT to purchase directly from HP to get your secondary (or primary) HDD installed in your DV9000 (DV9500) series laptop.

Choose BRACKET/GUIDE in "search by keyword".

http://h20141.www2.hp.com/hpparts/search_Product.asp?mscssid=VEA74HQ8X8LV9HU9VUS0QDWPUVJQ1K51&SearchCriteria=EZ379AV&Smethod=1&sRefAsp=Search_Multi_Product

HP's Discount Code

Here is another Coupon Code for HP Shopping buyers, who is willing to purchase DV9500T, DV9000Z, DV6500T or TX1000 Notebooks - NB9495

Just add it in Checkout window and you will instantly get a $300 discount!

This code is valid until 09-01-2007

RAM and HDD

It is a lot easier to remove the HDD (1) bay cover while the RAM bay cover removed as RAM cover actually covers the latches of a HDD bay. So, if you are trying to open the HDD (1) bay cover and feel like it's hard to remove it after unscrewing, remove the RAM bay cover first. You can see the HDD itself in a shiny stainless steel support which is holding in it's bay with only screws on the cover of the bay so, it's ready to be removed by pulling it by the plastic (film) "handle" on the right side as you watch this picture.

Here you can see the memory slot with 2 RAM sticks (2 x 2GB Transcend in my case). To replace the RAM is a very easy operation and does not require any special knowledges. Just turn off your Laptop, remove the battery and power cables to make sure it will not accidentally turn on during replacement of parts. Then just bend out the fixing springs (left and right side of each Memory Stick) and Stick will actually jump off its place. You will not be able to put New Stick of RAM in wrong direction as there is a special gap on each RAM stick and on a slot as well. Just put the new RAM stick in a slot and push it down until it clicks with side springs to be in places. We are going to HDD (1) bay on a next Picture.

Here is the back of a DV9500. We are looking at Memory (RAM) bay cover in the middle with 2 screws. Primary (1) HDD bay cover is located on the right side. Second HDD (2) bay cover is located on the left. Next picture - I open the Memory (RAM) bay.

HP's Fingerprint Sensor Software

To all who needs the software for Fingerprint Reader after clean system installation, you can download it here: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/genericSoftwareDownloadIndex?cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&softwareitem=ob-49006-1&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN