HP Pavilion dv7-2044ca Entertainment Notebook PC

It appears that I have an empty bay in my laptop - would it be possible to add an additional hard drive. When I purchased this one approx 18 months ago I thought it had a 500GB and not the 320 it does contain : (
I have an external HD but would love more internal space
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Yup, you can added extra hard drive in secondary bay...But to do that you will need to buy hard drive mounting Bracket. The part number of that is 605415-001
This system is capable of taking upto 2TB of Storage.
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HP Pavilion dv7-4080us Entertainment Notebook PC - Overheating

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Hello sstuart,
Take a look at this page, which describes why the computer could be overheating. This document provides information on what you can do to reduce the heat inside the notebook.
Please let me know if this helps. Good luck!
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Bluetooth on HP Pavilion dv7-2173cl Entertainment Notebook PC

I can't seem to make this work with my Droid Razr Maxx or bluetooth wireless speaker even though there are icons in Devices and Printers dialog box with little yellow triangles on them. Ever since I have owned this laptop, I have not been able to use bluetooth. I have a 2009 HP Pavilion dv7-2173cl Entertainment Notebook PC that is running windows 7 all updated. Device manager shows that there is a bluetooth module to which I have uninstalled and reinstalled many times. I'm beginning to think that the module is defective.
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It appears that the device is an HP branded bluetooth module. However, the information I can locate says it is powered by a Broadcom driver.
Did this notebook originally come with Windows 8?
Try this driver and let me know if it has an effect on your issue.
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Hello ,my dvd rw driver (f:) in my hp pavilion dv7-3186cl entertainment notebook can not read cd's o

Hello ,My DVD RW Driver (F, in my HP Pavilion dv7-3186cl Entertainment Notebook PC / Operating System 64-bit, after installing new hardware ( printer ) can not read CD’s or DVD’s is not working ,How can I fix it?

Hi,
First, try the automated fixit from Microsoft on the relevant link below.
Windows 7
Vista
Check if the drive is now working.
If it still doesn't work, click the Start Menu, open All Programs, open Accessories, right click the Command Prompt and select 'Run as Administrator'. In to the prompt type the following command and hit enter.
sfc /scannow ( note that there is a space between sfc and the / )
Let the process complete, then type exit and hit enter.
Next, click the Start Menu, open the Control Panel and click on Device Manager. Next click to open DVD/CD-ROM Drives. Right click the drive and select uninstall. Do not delete drivers if asked. When the device has uninstalled click on the 'Scan for Hardware Changes' icon ( usually just below Help on the toolbar ). Let windows reinstall the drive and see if it now works.
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CPU 100% PLEASE HELP!! HP Pavilion dv7-1127cl Entertainment Notebook PC

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Okay so I have been having this problem and it is really bothersome. My CPU usage spikes up to 100% when I do most anything and if I am running Adobe Flash it stays at 100%. I cannot watch movies or play games. My computer is running hot. We found that propping it up so it could get air helped but not for long. It goes right back up to 100%. I have tried everything, reinstalled the OS, updated drivers, BIOS, cleaned fans, everything. I have read so much on this with no definitive solution. PLEASE HELP!!

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HP Pavilion dv7-6b21sm Entertainment Notebook PC Motherboard - disc info

Hello guys
I have pavilion dv7 series laptop like it's stated up in the subject
I bought cable with conector for 2nd disk.
Now the question is what speed is possible through this cable or what my motherboard supports?
I want to install SSD disk inside but if there is only sata support there's no meaning for me to buy an SSD disc.
I tried msinfo32, dxdiag, info in support but can't find the product number or motherboard number to check what it supports
I'm attaching a picture of cable just in case somebody doesn't know how it looks
my product number is A6J05EA#BED
thank you
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Page 51 here should give you the info:
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c03043778
Wish you luck,
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Faster pavilion dv7 4267cl entertainment notebook pc

Love this laptop, wanna keep it. But I bought it in April 2011. What hardware upgrades would you recommend to get even more processing speed, memory and performance out of it? Here's what it has from the factory;
Processor - ADM Phenom II N870 Triple-Core 2.3 GHz
RAM - 6 GB
64 bit operating system
Hard Disk - 596 GB
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If you need more info, lemme know.
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Hello Chiere,
Welcome to the HP Forums!
I understand you want to upgrade certain parts of the notebook. I will help point out your options for you! For proof of this information, I will provide this computer's maintenance and service guide.
I will break down this post into what you asked, and provide the necessary information:
Processor:
Processors AMD Phenom™ processors
AMD Phenom X2 Dual-Core N970 Quad-Core, 35W, 2.20-GHz with 2.0-MB L2
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AMD Phenom X2 Dual-Core N950 Quad-Core, 35W, 2.10-GHz with 2.0-MB L2
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AMD Phenom X2 Dual-Core N930 Quad-Core, 35W, 2.00-GHz with 2.0-MB L2
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AMD Phenom X2 Dual-Core N870 Tri-Core, 35W, 2.30-GHz with 1.5-MB L2
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AMD Phenom X2 Dual-Core N850 Tri-Core, 35W, 2.20-GHz with 1.5-MB L2
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AMD Phenom X2 Dual-Core N830 Tri-Core, 35W, 2.10-GHz with 1.5-MB L2
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AMD Phenom X2 Dual-Core N660 Dual-Core, 35W, 3.00-GHz with 2.0-MB L2
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AMD Phenom X2 Dual-Core N640 Dual-Core, 35W, 2.90-GHz with 2.0-MB L2
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AMD Phenom X2 Dual-Core N620 Dual-Core, 35W, 2.80-GHz with 2.0-MB L2
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AMD Phenom X2 Dual-Core P960 Quad-Core, 25W, 1.80-GHz with 2.0-MB L2
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AMD Phenom X2 Dual-Core P940 Quad-Core, 25W, 1.70-GHz with 2.0-MB L2
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AMD Phenom X2 Dual-Core P920 Quad-Core, 25W, 1.60-GHz with 2.0-MB L2
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AMD Phenom X2 Dual-Core P860 Tri-Core, 25W, 2.00-GHz with 1.5-MB L2 cache
AMD Phenom X2 Dual-Core P840 Tri-Core, 25W, 1.90-GHz with 1.5-MB L2 cache
AMD Phenom X2 Dual-Core P820 Tri-Core, 25W, 1.80-GHz with 1.5-MB L2 cache
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AMD Turion™ processors
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Memory 2 customer-accessible/upgradeable SODIMM slots
DDR3, 1333-MHz
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● 4096-MB total system memory (2048-MB × 2, dual-channel)
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● 2048-MB total system memory (2048-MB × 1)
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Hard Drive:
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● 1500-GB (750-GB, 5200-rpm × 2)
● 1280-GB (640-GB, 7200-rpm × 2)
● 1280-GB (640-GB, 5400-rpm × 2)
● 1000-GB (500-GB, 7200-rpm × 2)
● 640-GB (320-GB, 7200-rpm × 2)
● 500-GB (250-GB, 7200-rpm × 2)
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● 750-GB, 5200-rpm
● 640-GB, 7200-rpm
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HP Pavilion dv7-6c80us Entertainment Notebook PC, Windows 7 64 bit audio.

Occasional audio distortion and video stops briefly when playing videos on you tube.

Hi,
Try the following.
First, download the Flash uninstall utility on the link below and save it to your Desktop.
Flash Player Uninstaller.
When the download has completed, close all browser windows and run the uninstaller. After this has completed, restart the notebook.
Next ( unless you alrady have it ), download and install Firefox and then using Firefox, download and install the latest version of Adobe Flash. Note: You may want to deselect the option to include McAfee Security Scan Plus before downloading.
Close all browser windows before running the Flash installer.
Launch Firefox and see if Youtube videos now play Ok in this browser - if they do, close Firefox, open Internet Explorer and click on the same Adobe Flash link above to get a prompt to install the ActiveX component. When done, restart Internet Explorer.
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Beats audio not working on my pavilion dv7/4723 entertainment notebook pc

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Which Windows Operating System am I running?
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Dear Sir/ Madam,
My notebook boots with fan on, blinks on keyboard in the caps lock, but there is no display in the screen at all. There is no backlight as well.
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HP Pavilion dv7-6b04ea Entertainment Notebook PC

After rolling back my HP DV7 6b04ea from windows 8 to windows 7 i now have the USB at the left side not working
Any hel at all ??
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Hi:
For your model you need to download and install both of these drivers...
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I need recovery media for HP Pavilion dv7-1285dx Entertainment Notebook PC.

The hard drive failed and I replaced it with a new SSD. The recovery disks that came from the Geek Squad guys at Best Buy won't work. Best Buy said to get them from HP and they would reimburse me. I can't find out how to order them on the HP website.
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Hi:
The product specs for your model indicate it came with Windows Vista Home Premium 64 bit.
I do not see that you can order recovery media online for your model so you will have to call HP at this number 1-(800) 474-6836, and see if they still carry them.
If not, you can still order a set from this non-HP vendor at the link below.
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HP Pavilion dv7-6c23cl Entertainment Notebook PC usb 3.0 not working

I had a hard drive failure and replaced with new drive. Did a clean install of Windows Home Premium x64 and have since had several items listed in the device manager as unknown/no drivers found.
One of the noted effects is the 3.0 USB ports on the left do not function properly. They provide power but will not read any devices. The standard ports on the right function fine.
I have done several rounds of windows updates and have downloaded and installed all the related drivers from this page: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?os=4063&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&sw_lang=&product=5218...
The Other Devices listed in the device manager with (!) warnings are:
BCM20702A0
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Universal Series Bus (USB) Controller (listed 2x)
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Hi:
Please install the AMD chipset driver and reboot. You want the first file listed on the webpage.
That should install the smbus and usb 3 controllers.
http://support.amd.com/en-us/download/chipset?os=Windows 7 - 64
The other device is the BCM bluetooth radio that needs a driver.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&softwareitem=ob-96962-1

HP Pavilion dv7-2075eo Entertainment notebook pc - Can´t, get TV tuner working

HD went down, and after I made a recovery, I opgrated to Windows 8.(32 bit)
All driver for hardware were lost.
I´d found all drivers on HP´s site, but I can´t, get TV tuner working - can´t find hardware-
Can enybody help me with that?

I am going to be honest here. There is a good chance that not all hardware will be functional. This system was not designed for Windows 8 and was long before Windows 8.
With that being said, you can try this Vista Driver in compatibility mode. This is the driver for the express TV Tuner Card.
1. Download the driver.
2. Start the extraction process and take note of where it is getting extracted to. Cancel the installation once the extraction is finished.
3. Navigate to this extracted folder. Right-click the setup/installer file and select Troulbeshoot Compatibility.
4. Follow the prompts in the troubleshoot and select the automatic settings option.
5. Select Test Program when prompted.
6. Follow the installation.
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Here is the link for Media Center for Windows 8. It starts off by adding it to Windows 8 Pro, but the actual wording of the special offer towards the bottom does not specify Windows 8 Pro as a requirement. It may be worth trying.
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HP Pavilion dv7-3079wm Entertainment Notebook (Win 7 64 bit)

I ordered and received 3 disks from HP for a system restore, because I thought a malware had snuck onto my laptop and the MSE did not detect it. (Ads popping up in my browser, even when I had selected block pop ups on the browser commands).
I started the system restore, and it would reformat the drive before copying files from the recovery disks to the hard drive. It would freeze at 2% and say "F:/preload/base.wim failed to copy to C:"
I clicked okay to try several times and it would get the same answer.
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Pressing F8 to repair the laptop is unsucessful, as the hard drive has already been wiped at the beginning of the system restore.
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Hi,
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