HP Pavilion Dv9500 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Service Guide

QuickPlay buttons
ItemComponentDescription
(1)Media buttonLaunches the QuickPlay program.
NOTE:If the computer has been set up to require a logon
password, you may be asked to log on to Windows.
QuickPlay launches after you log on. Refer to the
QuickPlay online Help for more information.
(2)DVD buttonLaunches the DVD playback feature of the QuickPlay
program.
NOTE:If the computer has been set up to require a logon
password, you may be asked to log on to Windows.
QuickPlay launches after you log on. Refer...

Keys
ItemComponentFunction
(1)Function keysExecute frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
(2)caps lock keyEnables caps lock and turns on the caps lock light.
(3)fn keyExecutes frequently used system functions when pressed
in combination with a function key or the esc key.
(4)Windows logo keyDisplays the Windows® Start menu.
(5)Windows applications keyDisplays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
(6)Arrow keysMove the cursor around the screen.
(7)Embedded...

TouchPad
ItemComponentFunction
(1)TouchPad light●Blue: TouchPad is enabled.
●Amber: TouchPad is disabled.
(2)TouchPad*Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the
screen.
(3)TouchPad left and right buttons*Function like the left and right buttons on an external
mouse.
(4)TouchPad on/off buttonEnables/disables the TouchPad.
(5)TouchPad scroll zoneScrolls up or down.
*This table describes factory settings. View or change pointing device preferences by selecting Start > Control Panel >
Hardware...

Front components
ItemComponentFunction
(1)Power light●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(2)Battery light●On: A battery is charging.
●Blinking: A battery that is the only available power
source has reached a low battery level or a critical
battery level.
●Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power
source, the light is turned off when all batteries in the
computer are fully charged. If the computer is not
plugged...

Right-side components
ItemComponentFunction
(1)USB ports (select models only)Connect optional USB devices.
(2)ExpressCard slotSupports optional ExpressCard/54 cards.
(3)Optical driveReads optical discs, and, on select models, also writes to
optical discs.
(4)Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
Left-side components
ItemComponentFunction
(1)Security cable slotAttaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE:The security cable is designed to act as a
deterrent, but it may not prevent the...

ItemComponentFunction
(7)HDMI port (select models only)Connects an optional video or audio device such as a high-
definition television, set-top box, DVD player, or any
compatible digital or audio device.
(8)USB ports (1 or 2, depending on computer model)Connect optional USB devices.
NOTE:Depending on your computer model, the
computer may include an HDMI port or a USB port.
(9)1394 port (select models only)Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as
a camcorder.
(10)Digital Media Slot light...

Bottom components
ItemComponentFunction
(1)Battery bayHolds the battery.
(2)Battery release latchReleases the battery from the battery bay.
(3)Optical driveReads optical discs, and, on select models, also writes to
optical discs.
(4)Secondary hard drive bayHolds an optional secondary hard drive.
 Primary hard drive bayHold the primary hard drive.
(5)Vents (5)Enable airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE:The computer fan starts up automatically to cool
internal components and prevent overheating. It is...

3 Illustrated parts catalog
Serial number location
When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number
located on the bottom of the computer.
18 Chapter 3   Illustrated parts catalog 

Computer major components
ItemDescriptionSpare part number
(1)Display assemblies (include wireless antenna transceivers and cables)
  For use only with computer models equipped with a camera:
 
Computer major components 19 

ItemDescriptionSpare part number
 ●17.0-inch, WXGA+, TFT, dual Lamp with BrightView447991-001
 ●17.0-inch, SXGA+, TFT, single Lamp with BrightView447990-001
 ●17.0-inch, WXGA+, TFT, single Lamp with BrightView447989-001
 For use only with computer models not equipped with a camera:
 
●17.0-inch, WXGA+, TFT, dual Lamp with BrightView447994–001
 ●17.0-inch, SXGA+, TFT, Single Lamp with BrightView447993-001
 ●17.0-inch, WXGA+, TFT, Single Lamp with BrightView447992-001
 NOTE:See Display assembly components...