HP Pavilion Dv9500 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Service Guide

4.Remove the fan/heat sink assembly (3).
NOTE:Due to the adhesive quality of the thermal material located between the fan/heat sink
assembly and system board components, it may be necessary to move the fan/heat sink assembly
from side to side to detach the assembly.
NOTE:The thermal material must be thoroughly cleaned from the surfaces of the fan/heat sink
assembly (1), (2), and (3), the system board components (4) and (6), and the processor (5) each
time the fan/heat sink assembly is removed. Thermal...

6.Remove the heat sink (2).
NOTE:Due to the adhesive quality of the thermal material located between the heat sink and
system board components, it may be necessary to move the heat sink from side to side to detach
the assembly.
NOTE:The thermal material must be thoroughly cleaned from the surfaces of the heat sink (1),
(2), and (3), and the system board components (4), (5), and (6) each time the heat sink is removed.
Thermal material must be installed on all surfaces before the heat sink is reinstalled....

Processor
NOTE:All processor spare part kits include thermal material.
DescriptionSpare part number
Intel processors: 
Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 processor (2.4-GHz, 4-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB)446894–001
Intel Core Duo T7500 processor (2.2-GHz, 4-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB)447985-001
Intel Core Duo T7300 processor (2.0-GHz, 4-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB)446478-001
Intel Core Duo T7100 processor (1.8-GHz, 2-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB)446479-001
Intel Core Duo TJ85 processor (1.67-GHz, 2-MB L2 cache, 667-MHz...

g.Top cover (see Top cover on page 75)
h.Wireless switch board (see 
Wireless switch board on page 80)
i.Audio board (see 
Audio board on page 97)
j.Front USB board (see 
Front USB board on page 84)
k.Top cover trim (see 
Top cover trim on page 87)
l.System board (see 
System board on page 92)
m.Fan/heat sink assembly (see 
Fan/heat sink assembly on page 99)
Remove the processor:
1.Turn the processor locking screw (1) one-half turn counterclockwise until you hear a click.
2.Lift the processor (2)...

5 Setup Utility
Starting the Setup Utility
The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your
Windows® operating system is not working or will not load.
NOTE:The fingerprint reader (select models only) does not work when accessing the Setup Utility.
The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup, security, and other
preferences.
To start the Setup Utility:
1.Turn on or restart the computer.
2.Before Windows opens...

Using the Setup Utility
Use this section to understand the Setup Utility.
Changing the language of the Setup Utility
The following procedure explains how to change the language of the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility is
not already running, begin at step 1. If the Setup Utility is already running, begin at step 2.
1.To start the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the computer, and then press f10 while “Press 
to enter setup” is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
2.Use the arrow keys to...

Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility
The following procedure explains how to restore the Setup Utility default settings. If the Setup Utility is
not already running, begin at step 1. If the Setup Utility is already running, begin at step 2.
1.To start the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the computer, and then press f10 while “Press 
to enter setup” is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
2.Select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter.
3.When the Setup Confirmation is...

Using advanced Setup Utility features
This guide describes the Setup Utility features recommended for all users. For more information about
the Setup Utility features recommended for advanced users only, refer to Help and Support, which is
accessible only when the computer is in Windows.
The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service
Boot, and settings for boot order preferences.
The “ to boot from LAN” message that is displayed in the lower-left...

Security menu
SelectTo Do This
Administrator passwordEnter, change, or delete an administrator password.
Power-On Password Enter, change, or delete a power-on password.
System Configuration menu
SelectTo Do This
Language SupportChange the Setup Utility language.
Boot OptionsSet the following boot options:
●f10 and f12 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for the f10 and f12 functions
of the Setup Utility in intervals of 5 seconds each (0. 5, 10, 15, 20).
●CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM.
●Floppy...

6 Specifications
Computer specifications
 MetricU.S.
Dimensions
Height (front to back)
3.16 to 4.18 cm1.26 to 1.65 in
Width39.60 cm15.59 in
Depth28.50 cm11.22 in
Weight (with optical drive, hard drive, and
battery)3.54 kg7.80 lbs
Second hard drive adds:0.13 kg0.28 lbs
Camera adds:0.009 kg0.02 lbs
Input power
Operating voltage
18.5 V dc @ 3.5 A - 65 W
Operating current3.5 A or 4.74 A
Temperature
Operating (not writing to optical disc)
0°C to 35°C32°F to 95°F
Operating (writing to optical disc)5°C to...