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 to the
QuickPlay online Help for more information.
(3)Previous/rewind buttonWhen a disc is playing in the optical drive:
●Plays the previous track or chapter, when pressed
once.
●Rewinds when pressed with the fn key.
(4)Play/pause buttonPlays or pauses the disc.
(5)Next/fast forward button●Plays the next track or chapter when the button is
pressed once.
●Fast forwards media when pressed simultaneously
with the fn key.
(6)Stop button Stops the disc.
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							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 numeric keypad keysCan be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
(8)num lock keyEnables numeric lock, turns on the embedded numeric
keypad, and turns on the num lock light.
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							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 and Sound > Mouse.
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							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 into an external power source, the light stays
off until the battery reaches a low battery level.
(3)Drive lightBlinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
(4)Wireless switchTurns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a
wireless connection.
NOTE:To establish a wireless connection, a wireless
network must already be set up.
(5)Wireless light●Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a
wireless local area network (LAN) device and/or a
Bluetooth® device, is turned on.
●Amber: An integrated wireless device is turned off.
(6)Consumer infrared lensReceives a signal from a remote control device, such as
the HP Remote Control.
(7)Audio-in (microphone) jackConnects an optional computer headset microphone,
stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.
(8)Audio-out (headphone) jackProduces sound when connected to optional powered
stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or
television audio.
 Audio-out (headphone) S/PDIF jack (select models
only)Produces sound when connected to optional powered
stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or
television audio.
(9)Display lid latch Opens the computer.
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							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 computer from being
mishandled or stolen.
(2)S-Video-out jackConnects an optional S-Video device such as a television,
VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture
card.
(3)External monitor portConnects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(4)Expansion port 3Connects the computer to an optional docking device or
expansion product.
NOTE:The computer has only one expansion port. The
term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port.
(5)RJ-45 (network) jackConnects a network cable.
NOTE:On select computer models, the network jack
provides Gigabit Ethernet functionality.
(6)RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.
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							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 (select models only)On: A digital card is being accessed.
(11)Digital Media Slot (select models only) Supports the following optional digital card formats:
●Memory Stick (MS)
●Memory Stick Pro (MSP)
●MultiMediaCard (MMC)
●Secure Digital Input/Output (SD I/O)
●Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
●xD-Picture Card (XD)
●xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H
●xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M
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							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 normal
for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine
operation.
(6)Memory/WLAN module compartment Contains the memory module slots, the WLAN module slot,
and the RTC battery.
CAUTION:To prevent an unresponsive system, replace
the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized
for use in the computer by the governmental agency that
regulates wireless devices in your country or region. If you
replace the module and then receive a warning message,
remove the module to restore computer functionality, and
then contact technical support through Help and Support.
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							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.
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							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:
 
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							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 on page 26 for more information on display assembly spare part
numbers.
(2)
Switch cover (includes LED board and LED board cable)448014-001
(3)Power button board (includes power button board cable)432987-001
(4)Speaker assembly432994-001
(5)Keyboards (include keyboard cable)
 
Belgium441541-A41
 Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden441541-DH1
 France441541-051
 French Canada441541-121
 Germany441541-041
 Greece441541-151
 Israel441541-BB1
 Italy441541-061
 Japan441541-291
 South Korea441541-AD1
 Latin America441541-161
 The Netherlands and Europe441541-B31
 Portugal441541-131
 Russia441541-251
 Saudi Arabia441541-171
 Spain441541-071
 Switzerland441541-111
 Thailand441541-281
 Turkey441541-141
 The United Kingdom441541-031
 The United States 441541-001
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