Add second harddisk for HP Pavilion dv7t-3000

I just bought HP Pavilion dv7t-3000 with one harddisk, I open it, find it has a empty cabinet for the second harddisk, all I need is a small cable connect the mother to the 2.5 sata harddisk.
where can I get the small cable?
thank you

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Hi,
I have an HP Pavilion dv7t-3000 CTO Entertainment Notebook PC with the black screen (of death) due to a known fault with the graphics chip. I have been trying to buy a replacement motherboard at an affordable price that does not have this problem. I have seen several HP Pavilion motherboards that look very similar to mine, but have a different part number. Can anyone tell me or recommend a replacement motherboard that is compatible with my laptop and hopefully does not have this known graphics chip problem. Thanks for your time and support.
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rac373
We need the P/N to verify what board will fit in that laptop and also you can use that P/N from service manual to locate the part on eBay to find a match or call HP support to see what the board would cost.
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HP Pavilion dv7t-3000 CTO Entertainment Notebook PC motherboard replacement

Hi,
I have an HP Pavilion dv7t-3000 CTO Entertainment Notebook PC with the black screen (of death) due to a known fault with the graphics chip. I have been trying to buy a replacement motherboard at an affordable price that does not have this problem. I have seen several HP Pavilion motherboards that look very similar to mine, but have a different part number. Can anyone tell me or recommend a replacement motherboard that is compatible with my laptop and hopefully does not have this known graphics chip problem. Thanks for your time and support.
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Hi,
I have an HP Pavilion dv7t-3000 CTO Entertainment Notebook PC with the black screen (of death) due to a known fault with the graphics chip. I have been trying to buy a replacement motherboard at an affordable price that does not have this problem. I have seen several HP Pavilion motherboards that look very similar to mine, but have a different part number. Can anyone tell me or recommend a replacement motherboard that is compatible with my laptop and hopefully does not have this known graphics chip problem. Thanks for your time and support.
Regards
rac373
We need the P/N to verify what board will fit in that laptop and also you can use that P/N from service manual to locate the part on eBay to find a match or call HP support to see what the board would cost.
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2nd hard drive for HP Pavilion dv7t-4000 CTO Notebook - What do I need?

Hi, I have the HP Pavilion dv7t-4000 CTO Select Edition Entertainment Notebook (Product # WV703AV). It has room for two harddrives but only came with one. What would I need in order to install the second hard drive? Would I need just a connecting cable or do I also need caddy or kit?
Also, could I get a solid state? Would my notebook support that or does it only use regular ones?
Currently, I'm running Windows 7 64bit. I've got a 500GB hd (which came partitioned with hp tools/recovery).
Any help with what I would need for a traditional hdd or ssd would be greatly appreciated. I tried to look through other people's posts first, but couldn't find anything specific to my model. Thanks for your time!
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Hi:
The only place I know of where you can get a 2nd hard drive kit is from this vendor.
http://www.newmodeus.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=345
Your notebook should be able to work with a SSD but I cannot guarantee it.
I really don't see any point in adding a SSD unless you make it the primary hard drive, and in order to do that, you would need to get a SSD the same size as the original 500 GB hard drive to use the recovery disks to reinstall the operating system.
Most folks get smaller SSD's and they use the W7 product key to activate a plain installation of W7.
If you can read all 25 characters of your windows 7 product key you can make your own installation media and use that to install Windows on a smaller than 500 GB SSD.
If you can read the 25 character Microsoft windows 7 product key, you can download plain Windows 7 ISO files to burn to a DVD for the version of windows that came installed on your PC, and that is listed on the Microsoft COA sticker on your PC's case.
Burn the ISO using the Burn ISO option on your DVD burning program and burn at the slowest possible speed your program will allow. This will create a bootable DVD.
Or use the Windows 7 USB/DVD installation tool to compile the ISO file you download from Digital River. Link below. You need a 4 GB flash drive to use the USB method of compilation.
http://download.cnet.com/Windows-7-USB-DVD-Download-Tool/3000-18513_4-10972600.html
Use the 25 character product key on the PC to activate the installation.
The key will activate either a 32 or 64 bit installation.
Then go to the PC's support and driver page to install the drivers you need.
Link to the W7 ISO file downloads is below.
http://www.mydigitallife.info/official-windows-7-sp1-iso-from-digital-river/

Quickweb software upgrade for HP Pavilion dv6t-3000 CTO Entertainment Notebook PC Drivers

Hi
I have purchased my laptop in the year 2010 from HP. Now i need to upgrade HP QuickWeb software .
My current version is less than 1.0. I guess we have latest version as 3 or above..
Please let me know how to update the software to version 3 or greater.
Here is my laptop model
HP Pavilion dv6t-3000 CTO Entertainment Notebook PC
Product name: HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Service Pack 1

Hello @SridharGaddam,
I understand that you are looking for an upgraded version of HP Quickweb for your HP Pavilion dv6t-3000 CTO Notebook PC. I am providing you with a link to the HP Pavilion dv6t-3000 CTO Entertainment Notebook PC Drivers, which has all the most current drivers and software available for your computer. This is the software that HP has updated for your computer, and if you do not see the software you are looking for that means it is not compatible with your computer.
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HD Replacement for HP Pavilion dm1z-3000 CTO Entertainment Notebook PC

Hello.
I have a HP Pavilion dm1z-3000 CTO Entertainment Notebook PC , Product Number: XL303AV
I am having SMART HD monitor failure mensage at startup and the computer is very slow.
I just bought a OCZ Vertex V3 SSD 256mb and i want to create a recovery media but the recovery media creation in my computer is not working.
I did a backup of my files and a complete recovery from the F11 at startup.
The Notebook is runnig good, but the SMART screen reporting failure keeps appearing and windows is poping up HD failure alert.
The recovery media creation keeps not working (32GB USB drive), the formating step do not end never. I already tryied with another USB pendrive and no sucess.
The recovery partition is there. How to create a recovery media for my new SSD HD ?
Other problem:
I tryied to order the recovery media at HP site but i have a USA buyed notebook and i live in Brazil, and it is impossible to order that for shipping to Brazil (stupid). HP Brazil do not recognize my serial and produt number, sending me to USA site.
My windows 7 is the 64bits Home Premium.
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Hi,
If the impending failure alert from the HD SMART is popping up, then creating USB from the original hard disk at this point is not likely to be successful.
You can try copying the recovery partition to an external drive in order to keep it. Use the OCZTechnology forum as a source for how to initially setup the SSD drive. I have a Vertex 3 SSD in this particular desktop PC and I love the performance it provides.
What was the size of the original hard disk?
I highly recommend that you use the Porutgese language HP Consumer support forum if you are familiar with the language. There are experts there who are quite likely to be familiar with the problem you are facing with in acquiring the recovery disk set. I met some of them last March in San Francisco at the HP Social Summit.
All you need to do to access the Portugese language HP Global forum is change the language tab at the upper right where it says English to Portugese.
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Memory Upgrade on DV7T-3000 (NQ339AV)

Hello,
I have a Pavilion DV7T-3000 with i7-820QM Processor. I am planning on a memory upgrade. Has any one tried upgrading it to 16GB RAM ? (2 x 8GB). As per specs it can only go up to 2x4 GB.
Thank you for for any feed back.

I believe you should try to PM a level 8 or higher expert here and see if they will access someone from HP.
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HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Under Warranty and Support won't help

Hello,
I have my pavilion laptop suddenly have power outages. Verified that the product is under warranty and submitted a case. The helpful support responded. Closed my case. Then proceeded to tell me that I had to go to another site to submit. The link led me to exactly where they just closed the case and I could see my case I just opened marked as closed. Thanks for the help. In an email, this very helpful support person told me to navigate to chat and their directions didn't lead me to any chat. So I'm left with a product under warranty that HP has cleverly hidden all means of support and actually fulfilling the warranty.
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So throwing out the case notes and hoping anyone within HP or the community can lend guidance.
roduct: HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 CTO Quad Edition Entertainment Notebook PC
Problem description: Getting multiple eventid 41 associated with sudden shutdown of computer ("The system has rebooted without cleanly shutting down first. This error could be caused if the system stopped responding, crashed, or lost power unexpectedly."). I initially thought it was disk crash so replaced the hard drives and problem continues. I checked the power supply cord which was facing a recall and that appeared fine (not covered by the recall). Seems this is under warranty and this is freezing me up from doing work.
Case history
*** NOTES 1/29/2015 (M/D/Y) 12:05 AM MST7MDT US [UTC -7:00] WES_SWF Action Type: DEFAULT
Troubleshooting steps.
Ran disk check, even after doing putting in new hard drive. No issues. Ran memory check. No issues. So memory and disk appear fine. Could be PSU based upon error code supplied. Odd w/ laptop. Forums suggested possible motherboard issue.
*** NOTES 1/29/2015 (M/D/Y) 6:45 AM MST7MDT US [UTC -7:00] WES_SWF Action Type: Snic
********** And they ever helpful response that closes the case and directs me to the same place where I submitted the case in the first place. Thanks for the help HP! ************************************************
Hello Steve,
Thank you for contacting HP’s Support Case Manager.
Support Case Manager is not available at this time for HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 CTO Quad Edition Entertainment Notebook PC. HP’s support options on your specific product can be located at www.hp.com/contacthp . From this site you can visit the HP Support Forum, link to “Chat with an online Support technician. Options are free for in-warranty customers. Support for out-of-warranty customers may require a fee. To Check warranty status, please refer the below link:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/weInput?cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&product=3964065&task
Thank you for contacting HP Support.
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I sent a follow up message to the attention of an appropriate team within HP. It is possible that they may request more information from you in order to look up your case details or product serial number. Please look for a private message from an identified HP contact. Additionally, keep in mind not to publically post ( serial numbers and case details).
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Pavilion dv7t-4100 came with 90W adaptor, but HP website says 65W

HP's website section "Find the right battery or adapter for your laptop" lists only 65W smart or slim AC adaptor for my Pavilion dv7t-4100, so I ordered the 65W. But when it arrived and I realized it was smaller than my existing adaptor (which suddenly stopped working), I took a closer look (literally with a magnifying glass) and realized the adaptor that came with the laptop was 90W. Was I originally provided a larger adaptor than necessary, or is HP misleading it's customers? The adaptor I ordered lists this model as one that is compatable with it.

Hi, That's true, when you connect AC and run games you need 90W or even more. The following list shows 3 types of adapters which are suitable for your machine (and many parts more for your machine): http://partsurfer.hp.com/Search.aspx?SearchText=WW191AV (You may want to bookmark that page). My suggestion: if you are happy with the 65W charger then keep it otherwise use the right part # to get a 90W or even 120W (much heavier). Regards.

Question - Need Advice Regarding Second Hard Drive On HP Pavilion dv7t-4100 Notebook PC

Hi,
I currently have a HP Pavilion dv7t-4100 Notebook PC, and my hard drive failed (luckily while still under warranty!). So I contacted HP support and they are in the process of sending me a replacement hard drive, so that I may install it. When I opened the back of the notebook, I realized that a second hard drive could be installed, if desired. I would be interested in doing this! My current primary drive was (and will be again) a Toshiba 1 TB Internal hard drive Serial ATA-300 2.5" 5400 rpm, model MK1059GSM. I understand (from reading a previous post) that for the second hard drive, I will need to purchase a "2nd HDD Caddy & Cable for HP dv7-4000, dv7-5000, dv7t SE" (the purchase link the tech in the other post referred to was http://www.newmodeus.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=345); and now I need to decide on the size (and other stats) of the hard drive that I will buy to install and used as the secondary drive. The HP customer service rep I spoke with on the phone about my primary drive replacement said that it is usually recommended to not go any higher (in capacity) than the primary drive, for the second drive, to ensure a more "stable" system (but I am not sure about the level of"technical" knowledge he has about the inner workings of the notebooks). However, from my upgrading experiences with desktop PCs, I was usually able to go as high in capacity as I could/desired; as long as the physical size of the drive was the same, and it was compatible with my system. And I usually did choose to go with a larger capacity second drive, as this was where most of my data and media files were stored (with the primary being used for mostly operating system and system files). This is my first time "upgrading" a Notebook, so I wanted to check with the techs here on the board- would it be a problem for me to go with a secondary drive larger than my primary drive's 1TB capacity? Also, are there any other factors to consider and keep in mind when selecting a second hard drive? Any advice and replies will be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much for your help with this! -Brian

You should be able to go as high as 2TB.
I also own a,(Older), DV7 notebook which has dual drive capability.
I bought my caddy from the place recommended and got everything needed including screws !
I matched the capacity in mine with an exact same hard drive and have never had a problem.
Minor battery life noticable but that was it.
Your system BIOS is what will hold you back from say a 3TB drive.
You can go to HP site and check the specs on your model and find out for 100 % sure.
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I would recommend doing what I did and match the drive exactly.
Good day !

Can I use my Pavilion HP7 as a second monitor for my workstation?

I have a HP Pavilion DV7 with Windows 7 ultimate installed. I want ot use the screen as a second monitor for my desktop workstation, which is where my fligh simulator is installed. (The desktop is a Lenovo and the graphic card allows for 2 HDMI screens)
Can I connect my HP laptop to the desktop machine in such a way as the laptop does nothing except provide a screen for the Lenovo? (If you've ever got serious about flight simulator you'll know how much you need two or even three screens!! )

Hi,
No you can't you can use other monitor as second monitor for your laptop BUT you can't use laptop monitor as second monitor for other machine.
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HP Pavilion dv7t-4100 Intel Core i7-720QM 1.6GHz 6GB, battery problem for newly purched Laptop, only

HP Pavilion dv7t-4100 Intel Core i7-720QM 1.6GHz 6GB, battery problem for newly purched Laptop, only giving 45 min to 1 h
timings, please resolve the problem

Hi,
Be sure that the battery is fully charge then try the following:
Hit the ESC key after power on to bring up the Start up Menu and then select System Diagnostics (F2). Now run the battery test.
If the battery is OK then try the below suggestion:
Go to the Control Panel ----> Power Options and then select the HP Power Manager on the left column. You can then select one of the power plans and see the effects on battery life.
Depending on the power plan selected and what applications your are running, you may not get more than one hour on battery.
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Alternate battery for dv7t-3000?

Hello,
The battery on my dv7t-3000 laptop has conveniently started reporting that it needs to be replaced 3 months after my warranty has expired. Is the GA08 battery the only battery made for my model? Is there not a higher capacity/more cell battery available?
Thanks!
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? for the experts regarding the HP Pavilion dv7t Quad Edition (with the new Sandy Bridge CPU's)

Hello,
This is a question for the experts.
The HP Pavilion dv7t Quad Edition has the following GPU:
1GB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 6570 graphics
Is this GPU GDDR5 or DDR3 in this laptop? I know someone that purchased one from a MicroCenter and it shows GDDR5 on the packaging (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bravoexo/5298674802/) and in GPU-Z, but I called HP support and they said it was DDR3 (although, HP support told me that GDDR5 didn't exist and that DDR3 in GPU's were the most advanced to this date).
Please let me know ASAP, as this is a main factor in me purchasing this or not. I can find other DDR3 gaming laptops out there for less, but if this really IS GDDR5, then I'm sold.

Thank you both for your questions and answers, I was wondering the exact same thing. I'm ashamed to admit I already began the process of perchasing this computer prior to having all detailed specifications made available.
I'm upgrading from a 13.3 inch HP laptop called the dv3510nr. It was never intended for enthuiast gaming, but it has exceeded the sum of its parts. It does have dedicated graphics, backlit keyboard, other novelties that make it the best computer I've personally ever owned.
Few people can say they've managed to run Fallout 3 or Supreme Commander at maximum detail on a 9300M GS. It has 512 MB of DDR2 memory, 4 GB system memory and a 25W P7350 Core 2 Duo processor (2.0 GHz)
Its served me well but mobility is no longer a priority. I waited until Sandy Bridge was announced and took the plunge immediately. 6 GB of DDR3 RAM, a 6570 with 1 GB, 1600 x 900 display AND best of all:
-The i7-2720 quad core processor, (2.2 GHz, up to 3.3 GHz with Turbo Boost)
--for a total price of just over $1,000 after taxes. With 2 year warranty standard.
For brand new, bleeding edge technology not yet even widely available, at such a large upgrade margin at an absurdly low price; I didn't need to know anything else.
So imagine my excitement when I learned this 6570 was in fact based on the old 5770 (the lowest available card with GDDR5 support), not the 5650; and could contain a 1 full GB of the fastest memory technology on the market, GDDR5.
That would mean virtually no bottlenecks in my system as a whole; I don't have an SSD but truth is, I don't like them anyway. They don't last very long with 'wear leveling', cost too much and only impact synthetic benchmarks.
My new DV7 can't get here fast enough.

Pavilion dv7t-4100 CTO Select Edition Entertainment Notebook PC hard disk failure imminent.

Lately this laptop has been running slow and hot. Just yesterday, I recieved an error message on my laptop (HP Pavilion dv7t-4100 CTO), saying "SMART Hard Disk Error" followed by a message telling me that the SMART hard disk check has detected an imminent failure. It told me to backup my files and then press F2 and run a hard disk test. The Quick Test Passed. The complete test gave this error.:"Hard Disk reporting failure 301 Disk Name: Toshiba MK7559GSXP Volume C:/D:/F:/)". I am sure I will have to replace the hard disk. Right now it is a Toshiba 750GB SATA hard disk drive, 5400 RPM, 2.5 inch small form factor (SFF). Can this hard drive be replaced with a Hybrid SSHD like the following:
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Hi,
You can put the second HDD on the second bay, existing BIOS can handle this BUT you need more hardware namely a caddy set (caddy & cables). You can buy from:
http://www.newmodeus.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=345
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Updating my Pavilion DV7t-1000

I had this machine downgraded to XP pro when I got it. Which was a real nightmare. Ready to upgrade to win 7 Prof 64 bit. Have new copy of windows for this.
Updating the memory to 8gig which should work
Want to add larger hd 1TB and possibly SSD for primary.
Pn is FH60TAV
SN is CND9020Q35
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Want to do a clean format and install.
Assume I can download all the drivers and have them available on a chip. What about the BIOS upgrade? Can I do it with XP? or what would be the sequence. I am not much of a windows guy so could use a little advise on pulling this off. Thanks

Hi Orgtec,
I understand you are looking for BIOS upgrade. Here is a document on HP Pavilion dv7t-1000 CTO Entertainment Notebook PC Drivers.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?os=4063&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&sw_lang=&product=3744...
Please let me know how this goes.
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