Pavilion dv7-1285dx Docking Station

I'm very new to forums. . . and a mature computer user - so be nice, I might be your grandmother!! I have the Pavilion dv7-1285dx and I would very much like to purchase a docking station. I can't find anything that confirms there is a docking station for this laptop. If you know - could you please tell specifically the name of what I'm looking for? Can anyone help?

According to the Service manual:
link to Manual
"Expansion port 3 supports the HP
xb3000 Notebook Expansion Base and
HP Notebook QuickDock"
xb3000 on ebay
QuickDock on ebay
I always buy docking stations on ebay since they go for a fraction of HP list price, but you may still be able to order these direct from HP if you prefer that. There are dozens available of each type on ebay so do your homework on the seller and look for the best deal. I just chose these links so you would have a picture to look at.

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I am repairing an HP Pavilion dv7-1285dx for a friend. I have restored countless other computers but this one has driven me up the wall after 7 hours of trial and error and web searches.
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--The computer came with Windows Vista
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--I am proficient in MS-DOS and am comfortable using the command prompt
--The command prompt is the only way I can operate this computer at the moment. I do not have access to Windows of any sort, let alone the web
--I do have two other computers here that are mine, both are Macs and one dual-boots into Windows; I do have a few flash drives and can burn optical media if necessary
The F11 key does not work on this computer to bring up the recovery manager. I know why, too--the machine was upgraded to Windows 7, which wiped out the connection between the key and the program.
My hope is that I can find the path of the recovery manager somewhere. There was a windows.old directory on the drive; I was able to change it to Windows (the existing Windows was renamed windows.scrap).
This enabled me to at least get to an OS selection screen. There were three options: 7, 7 (recovery), and Vista (recovery). None of them are able to get me into Windows. The Vista option states it is corrupt while both 7s will try to unsuccessfully repair themselves.
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I did notice all of the files on the DVD were in .zip format once I got deep enough in a directory. I'm debating about extracting them on one of my other comptuers to see if I can just get them over on another device, but my only external hard drive is Mac formatted so I'll have to use a USB stick.
There have been queries about this out there referring to making the D: partition active. However, all of these solutions require Windows, which I cannot use. The same is true of downloads.
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The SMINST directory within Program Files (x86) is not present.
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Hi:
Below is the link to the service manual for your notebook.
http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01918142/c01918142.pdf
See Chapter 1, page 1 for the list of supported Intel processors.
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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.
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http://www.computersurgeons.com/p-16605-recovery-kit-509033-001-for-hp-model-number-dv7-1285dx.aspx

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In the past, I have been pleased with the level and quality of support provided by HP.
I have an issue and went to this page looking for resolution.
OK, So now I'm really confused.
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I just bought a new Pavilion dv7 i7 4060 QuadCore and I am quite pleased with the notebook. it performs very wel l, no issues no glitches. This is the first notebook we have bought with a view to replacing the Dells we have be using.
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Thank you for visiting the HP Support Forums and Welcome. I have looked into your issue about your HP Pavilion dv6-6154tx Entertainment Notebook and downloading Windows 8.1 Enterprise. This is not compatible with Windows 7 Home Premium with 64 Bit. Here is a link to the Windows 8.1 upgrade assistant.
Here is a link to system requirements from Windows for Windows 8.1 Enterprise.
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