HP Pavilion DV6000 (DV6543US) harddrive upgrade to 500GB

Product Name dv6345us
US Product Number RV214UA#ABA
Microprocessor 1.73 GHz Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology featuring Intel® Core ™ 2 Duo processor T5300
Microprocessor Cache 2MB L2 Cache
Memory 1024MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Max supported = 2048MB
Video Graphics Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (shared)
Hard Drive 160GB (5400RPM) SATA
Multimedia Drive LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
Display 15.4" WXGA High-Definition BrightView Widescreen (1280 x 800) Display
Fax/Modem High speed 56k modem
Network Card Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
Wireless Connectivity Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
Multimedia Features HP Imprint Finish & HP Pavilion WebCam with Integrated Microphone
Sound Altec Lansing
Keyboard 101-key compatible & 2 Quick Launch Buttons-HP Quick Play Menu and DVD
Pointing Device Touch Pad with On/Off button and dedicated vertical scroll Up/Down pad
PC Card Slots
1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
External Ports
5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader
3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
2 Headphone out - 1 w/SPDIF Digital Audio & 1 stereo
1 microphone-in
1 VGA (15-pin)
1 TV-Out (S-video)
1 RJ-11 (modem)
1 RJ -45 (LAN)
1 notebook expansion port 3
1 IEEE 1394 Firewire (4-pin)
1 Consumer IR
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Shouldn't be a problem.
Any quality SATA II 2.5" notebook hard drive should fit the bill.

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HP Pavilion dv6000 Hard Drive Upgrade Question

Hello all, and thank you in advance for your advice.
I own an HP Pavilion dv6000 laptop. It came with a Western Digital Scorpio WD800BEVS (80GB 5400rpm 8MB 2.5" SATA 1.5Gb/s) hard drive installed. This drive finally failed after making funny noises for about 14 months, and I'm looking to replace/upgrade as the computer itself is still in good condition. Thankfully I back everything up on an external, so nothing was lost.
I understand that a faster drive (7200rpm) will run a bit warmer, and draw power more quickly. Power is not a concern, I rarely run the laptop without AC attached. Anybody have an idea how much warmer a 7200rpm drive would run? Would this be an issue on an older computer where the fans may not be as efficient as they were when new? I do keep the vents clear and clean, so air flow should not be impeded.
What I want:
1) I'd like to upgade to more volume.
2) I'd like to upgrade for speed as I frequently use the computer for photo editing (up to 18MB images using PhotoMechanic, Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge, Noise Ninja). I'm thinking 16MB cache and 3.0Gb/s internal would help with this. Any downsides or compatibility issues with those upgrades on the dv6000?
3) I intend to re-install the Windows XP Home OS that came with the machine, do the updates, and strip out all the HP/Windows extras. Not about to purchase a new OS.
4) Haven't checked prices yet, but I'm fairly certain it only has 1GB of RAM at the moment. Will likely max that out to 2GB.
A quick search on Newegg brought up dozens of drives that appear to work with the dv6000.
Right now I'm between this Western Digital Scorpio Black WD5000BEKT 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache 2.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s
$75 with 5-year warranty
And this Seagate Momentus 7200.4 ST9500420AS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache 2.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s
$65 with 3-year warranty
Will the dv6000 accept a SATA-II drive without issues?
The original part is $45 on Amazon with comparable prices elsewhere.
Any advice on which drive to go with (especially if you've used them personally) would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!
***edit***
Additional information:
Looking at the label, my laptop is an HP Pavilion dv6500, CNF74143HW, AMD Turion 64 X2 and nVidia graphics.
Also, I was mistaken, it came with Windows Vista Home Premium, not XP, so I will be reinstalling with Vista HP.
The RAM is HP 449929-001, it has 2x 1GB sticks already installed, not sure if this is the max or if it can take 3 or 4 GB and actually use it.

You don't give us the exact model of the dv6000 series you have but if it is an AMD processor and the model number is equal to or lower than dv6499 I would be concerned about any extra heat. If you have the Intel version I would be less concerned. The fact of the matter is that the newest SATA-II laptop hard drives draw less power and put out no more heat than before so a current 7200 rpm model would not be any hotter or draw any more power than the 80 gig you have now. However, that model series of laptops has been plagued with unexplained issues with all 7200 rpm drives and all 500 gig drives. I have been telling people here for quite some time that the optimum, low risk upgrade is to a 320 gig 5400 rpm drive.
You want more speed. A SATA-II drive will work fine but obviously will adjust down to a SATA-I connection. You do not lose much because the difference is only in max burst speed which is rarely attained anyway. I have personally installed 7200 rpm drives in dv6000 laptops and have not had a problem. I have not installed a 500 gig drive. My advice to you is to find a 320 gig 7200 rpm drive and look for one with a 16 or 32 meg cache rather than an 8 meg cache.I have also not tried one in a dv6000 but you might want to consider a 320 gig SATA hybrid drive. They cost a bit more but will be the fastest non-SSD drive you can buy:
hybrid drive
not hybrid
Good luck. There is a small risk of issues with a 7200 rpm drive but I think you will be OK. Keep in mind installing XP takes some special steps, all covered here on this Forum in the XP downgrade guide.

Pavilion dv6000 (dv6460ee) processor upgrade

hi
i have dv6460ee and i am wondering if i can change the CPU with Intel Core i7 and upgrade the rams to 8GB
thanks

NO!!
It is not possible............
maximum supported RAM is 2 GB for your notebook..
and you can maximum upgrade to a Core 2 Duo processor....
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Hp pavilion dv6000 has no sounds after upgrading to windows 7

p/n: hp pavilion dv6000 ru698ua#abl
windows vista is the original sofware of my laptop but im already upgraded it to windows 7 32-bit. i already installed the conexant driver but still no sounds.. hoping for your quick response thanks!!.

Check if any drivers are available on HP site.
Go to Sound in Control panel and set your desired device as default playback device.
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How to upgrade RAM on HP Pavilion dv6000 ?

Hello!
I am using a HP Pavilion dv6000 notebook, with a 32-bit Vista business, 2 processors of Genuine Intel with 1.73GHz each, and only 1GB of RAM.
I would like to upgrade the RAM to 4GB, but I don't know if that's possible, and/or how to do that. I hope you guys can help me.
Thanks.

We need to know the exact model number from the tag on the bottom of the laptop. You can then just check by model number with Crucial at crucial.com to check max memory specs. Some of the dv6000s max at 2 gigs as you likely already know. 2 gigs is dirt cheap and would be a major improvement. With 32 bit Vista even if you install 4 gigs only 3 will be available for Windows to use. So 2 gigs is your best bet anyway. The difference between 1 gig and 2 is huge, the difference between 2 and 3 is negligible, in my opinion.

HP pavilion dv6000 upgrade

Hi, I got Hp pavilion dv6000 and I want to ask how much memory, and how big CPU I can instale?
And can I chance my graphics card?nvidia? I need bigger..... thanks

Model number is: dv6680ea
More info:
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Problem swapping Display Assembly on HP Pavilion dv6000

I have an HP Pavilion dv6000, Windows Vista. It has a stuck pixel producing a red line on my screen. Fortunately, I have another dv6000 with a bad motherboard that I can cannibalize for parts. Unfortunately, I am stuck on trying to remove the Display Assembly.
Specifically, in the Maintenance and Service Guide, on page 5-34, the book says to remove the two screws holding the display assembly. The screws are in the corner, so I removed all four screws. However, the display assembly will not budge from the computer. Also, on page 5-35, the book says to disconnect the display cable. I cannot figure out how to do that. It will not budge. Further, it says to remove the microphone cable. The only other cable that is next to the display cable is the cable that was connected to the switch cover.
Can someone give me some guidance on this? I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

Hi:
1. Install this driver for the coprocessor. If it does not install the driver automatically, manually install it as follows:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?softwareitem=ob-55781-1&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&...
Go to the device manager and click on the coprocessor needing the driver. Click on the driver tab. Click on Update Driver.
Select the browse my computer for driver software option and browse to the driver folder that was created when you ran the file. That folder will be located in C:\SWSetup\sp37730.
Make sure the Include Subfolders box is checked and the driver should install. Then reboot.
2 & 3. Install this driver for the base system devices (card reader).
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?softwareitem=ob-55777-1&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&...
4. No such thing. All BIOS flashes must be run in Windows and only with the supported operating system (Vista).
If you make any attempt to flash the BIOS when running any other operating system but Vista, you can take your notebook straight to the trash bin.
5. Your notebook is not supported by HP for W7, W8 or W8.1, so I imagine there is a driver problem of some kind or another with which I would not be able to help you with as there is probably no solution to it.
You can try manually installing the Vista graphics driver from your notebook's support page in the remote chance that may get the hdmi to work properly.
6. Video adapter upgrades can't be done.

HP Pavilion dv6000 memory upagrade

Hello. I have an HP Pavilion dv6000 laptop and I want to upgrade its memory. I think it has two chips 1GB each and I want to upgrade it to 4GB. Can anyone tell me the exact type of chip that I need to buy in order to upgrade it?
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It will run the DDR2-800 even if at 667 speed.

HP Pavilion DV6000 start up problem

Hi,
Notebook: HP Pavilion DV6000 - P/N GH882EA#ABH
After crashing harddisk, I've installed new harddisk and installed succefully Windows 7.
I don't have a recovery disc (is was on previous harddrive, that crashed before).
After that I've checked updates for BIOS / Graphics driver etc. on HP support site, I dowloaded some of them.
Installation of BIOS update SP48121 stopped at 39 fo 42 blocks. I waited for 3 hours, but nothing happened.
Then I decided to power of the laptop, knowing that this could cause serious problems.
Now I've serious problems, because my laptop doesn't start up at all.
I'm facing black screen and 1 long and 2 short beeps.
After removing RAM memory, the beeping stopped, but I'm stil looking at a black screen.
I've studied various solutions on this forum, but nothing works out for me. Even flashing BIOS doesn't work; screen is still black.
Therefore I'm asking if you can provide a working solution.
Kind regards.
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Hello wiko65,
Welcome to the HP Forums! I hope you enjoy your experience!
I understand your computer will not start properly after the changes you made. I will do my best to assist you with this issue! To troubleshoot, please try the steps in this HP document: Computer Does not Start
This document contains steps such as resetting the notebook and more, corresponding to the exact symptoms. I believe this document will resolve the issue. If not, I would contact HP phone support for hardware assistance. You can utilize this website to learn how to contact HP appropriately, based on your region: Contact HP Worldwide
Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. Thanks for bringing this issue to the HP Forums. Have a great day!
Mario
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Can't find nvidia driver for my HP Pavilion dv6000

Hello,
I just upgraded my laptop from Windows Vista to Windows 7 Starter.
But i can't find a NVIDIA driver for it.
My laptop name is Pavilion DV6000 and i have a 32 BIT.
Please can somebody help me?
Vincent

Hi @viniboy007
I understand that you are looking for a driver for your notebook, and that you have upgraded to windows 7.
Please post the full product number for your notebook, so I can post a link to the supported drivers for your notebook.
How Do I Find My Model Number or Product Number?
If there are not supported drivers for that product from HP, then it means the unit was never sold in that configuration. Then I would refer you to this page: What if I Don't See My Operating System?
The problem then is more about trying to find drivers that will work, that have not been customized by HP to work with the other components on the notebook.
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HP Pavilion s7720.uk memory upgrade

My parents own a HP Pavilion s7720.uk Desktop PC (opens in new)
Performance is suffering recently as it has become become loaded with software and gbs worth of photos and itunes music. they havent upgraded yet and I think upgrading the memory speed to freshen it up.
I believe that it currently features 1gb of 444mhz pc-4200 Hynix Memory. (Serial - Rx8-PC2-4200U-444-12-HYMP564U64CP8-C4-AB-C--0650--C)
The hp product page for the model states that PC2-4200 MB/sec is supported but I hope it will allow faster?
Ideally, I would like to install 2gb of superior crucial memory, but I am unsure of whether the motherboard will support the faster speed dimms. I already have understood 2gb is the maximum capacity but I hope somebody can tell me what the maximum memory speed it will accept, if that is, it is even an issue? I would hope maybe 667mhz 800mhz of the type PC2-5300 or PC2-6400?
I welcome any suggestions for alternative memory or different upgrades if this is not a particularly great idea. Note they already have an external hd
Cheers
Chris

Hi,
You can buy RAM from the following vendor (guaranty) or use the information to buy elsewhere:
http://www.crucial.com/upgrade/HP+-+Compaq-memory/Pavilion+DV6000+Series/Pavilion+dv6500+Series-upgr...
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HP pavilion dv6000 with windows 7 64 bit has no sound after disassembled.

Hello there,
I have an HP Pavilion dv6000 and after i disassembled and reassembled it to clean the fan, the lap top has no sound. In the device manager an error on ''PCI bus9, Device 9, function 2 & 3'' was appeared but after i installed new drivers the errors was fixed and it was written that the device was working properly. but unfortunately the device is not working properly because i stills have no sound. I also disassembled and reassembled for second time to find out if the problem was minor like an unplugged cable but everything was completely fine. Operation system: Windows 7 64 bit. Can someone please tell me what to do?

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I want to upgrade the 500gb HDD to an SSD on an S230u with windows 8 but want clone the drive

I want to upgrade the 500gb HDD to an SSD on an Thinkpad Twist S230u with windows 8 but don't want to lose the data and programs installed on the drive and have to start over. I tried to clone it but no software could do it. I tried acronis and EasyToDo. I was able to clone it with a duplicator but it wasn't bootable. Am I to assume that what I need to do is the following - 1- Create the recovery media on a 32gb usb stick. 2- back up the drive using Acronis (or other) 3- Physically replace the drive 4- boot to the USB Recovery Media and bring the system back to it's original state out of the box but with the SSD Drive. 5- Use Acronis (or other) to restore back up made of the 500gb prior to removal. Thanks in advance! Scott Fischer

Before you start cloning your HDD with acronis, you have to prepare the SSD:
at first: connect your SSD with USB to your notebook and
1. Start CMD.EXE as Admin
2. type: "diskpart"
3. type: "select disk x " x = Letter of your SSD
4. type: "list partition" the drive should be unformatted
5. type: "create partition primary align=1024"
6. type: "active"
7. type: "format fs=ntfs" --> wait some minutes
8. type: "assign letter=x" --> For example "x"
9. type: "exit"
Start acronis true image 2013 (trial version)
select "Backup" without empty sectors
you can select any partitions, so also the the invisible lenovo backup paritions
The Backup can be "Restore"-d to the SSD, incl. GPT (MBR like in UEFI Systems)
After all, the SSD is ready to use. Booting on USB gives here a blue screen. I tought it was my fault. It isnt. You can build in the SSD into your SATA Port and Windows 8 will boot very well.
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What hard drive enclosure to purchase for HP Pavilion dv6000?

I am trying to find a hard drive case/enclosure for my 2005 HP Pavilion dv6000 laptop. I want to retrieve all of the data from my hard drive because I can no longer charge the laptop. I have tried two different types of hard drive enclosure, but neither worked. Can you tell me the proper model to order?

Hi:
One of them will work.
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This thing pulls off the drive. You should be using a SATA to usb notebook hard drive enclosure.

No sound device - HP Pavilion dv6000: p/n: KB354EA#UUW.

Hello.
My fathers HP Pavilion dv6000 suddenly lost it's sound. When i try to press the sound-icon on the bottom (next to the clock) i it tells me that aren't registered any hardware changes, and when i hold the mouse over it, it says that there isn't installed a sound-output-device.
I'm not really smart on computers, so I was hoping that you guys could help me.
Thanks!

Hi
You have a couple of options as I see it.
Go to device manager and uninstall the Sound driver and restart and unit will install the driver automatically.
Try doing System restore to the date when the unit was working fine.
Try to update the driver from hp.com website for Audio & Bios.
Let us know how it goes!
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