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

Excellent Seagate Momentus 7200.2 160Gb HDD

I have just replaced my primary HDD with Dell's greatest ever deal of $116 delivered - Seagate Momentus 7200.2 160Gb HDD. This drive is a real thing as it does not become hot as 5400 rpm competitors and it is very quite and the most important thing - it's a real SPEEDSTER!!! Vista Experience Index shows 5.2 Mark with this drive installed and you can really see the difference, operating your upgraded laptop!

HP gives 20% OFF any $749-Up Online Order!!!

Here is the exclusive HP 20% OFF any Notebook/Laptop purchase over $749.00 Coupon Code: NB2749. Just add this code in your checkout window and you will automatically get 20% OFF total price! Online Orders Only until 8-25-2007.

Touch Pad is Brilliant!

I really like the design and usability of DV9500 touchpad. It feels not very comfortable within first 30-minutes when it's still new. But after you polish it a little with your finger(s), you will really start to enjoy it. Buttons are very stylish and a pleasure to use. They are almost silent as well.