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    Hp Dv9543 - Boon or Bust?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by reddavid, Aug 15, 2007.

  1. Uxion

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    iph03n1xi, i think there is something wrong with your ram because my 9543 has a rating of 4.9 not 4.3 in that catagory
     
    Uxion, Aug 24, 2007
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  2. Uxion

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    Also is there anyway to upgrade ram so 4 gb is supported? i really want to upgrade the amount of supported ram so i can run 64-bit vista
     
    Uxion, Aug 24, 2007
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    kaj777, Aug 25, 2007
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    Just get 4GB RAM and put it! No problems at all! But check first, if you really need Vista 64. Some issues may occure... Like 3-d party drivers unavailability or a little slower 32-bit soft operating.
     
    suland, Aug 25, 2007
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  5. Uxion

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    Uxion, Aug 25, 2007
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  6. Uxion

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    Also, when i hold G down during the boot my computer screeched like a Banshee and continued normally, does anyone have this problem as well?
     
    Uxion, Aug 25, 2007
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  7. HP9543CL

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    ...

    Does this mean it has no HDMI too?
     
    HP9543CL, Aug 25, 2007
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  8. Uxion

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    it has HDMI, how do i check the maximum about of supported memory?
     
    Uxion, Aug 25, 2007
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  9. Uxion

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    Do you think the loud bleep from the speakers when holding G is a keybind from the BIOS?
     
    Uxion, Aug 25, 2007
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  10. suland

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    I think, it's just a technical mistake about supported RAM size in Costco's ad. Well, it's a Santa Rosa based system and it should support up to 4GB of RAM.
     
    suland, Aug 25, 2007
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  11. Uxion

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    Does your dv9500 emit a large bleeping sound if you hold down G during the boot? I know this may sound a little paranoid but I've become weary as my first dv9543cl had a corrupted harddrive when i bought it and i want to make sure that there is nothing wrong with my current "investment"
     
    Uxion, Aug 25, 2007
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    Well, I really don't know why should you hold G while booting it?
     
    suland, Aug 25, 2007
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  13. Uxion

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    Lol, It's a long story, I was reading a book and leaned on the keyboard then it pressed the G key and the super loud bleep scared me and I fell out of my chair.
     
    Uxion, Aug 25, 2007
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  14. Uxion

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    Long story short*
     
    Uxion, Aug 25, 2007
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  15. Uxion

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    Oh yeah, and does opening your computer and adding RAM void your warranty?
     
    Uxion, Aug 25, 2007
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  16. suland

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    Well, I hope you did not drop the laptop while falling down from your chair? :)
    It won't void your warranty, unless you made a physical damage to memory slot or board around there.
     
    suland, Aug 25, 2007
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  17. Uxion

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    Thankfully I didnt, it was sitting on my desk :) , but i wonder if the loud beeping was a certain keybind from the BIOS
     
    Uxion, Aug 25, 2007
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    And the next time I turned it off and rebooted it, it said vista didnt boot right the first time (although it did) and checked the hard disk for some odd reason.....
     
    Uxion, Aug 25, 2007
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    Yes, that buzzing sound output will happen even if you push and hold some other button. Don't worry about it. Get new memory and put it in. I can put a picture of opened memory bay on my page for you not to be scared to open it yourself :)
     
    suland, Aug 25, 2007
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  20. Uxion

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    A picture of the memory bay would be nice, Thanks a bunch for your advice and opinion on the matter. I guess I'm just a little paranoid about the computer after the last one had a corrupted hard drive, and seeing the "failed boot up screen" again. I guess i just got a little freaked out.
     
    Uxion, Aug 25, 2007
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  21. Uxion

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    Oh yeah, and is it hard to replace the hard drive as well?
     
    Uxion, Aug 25, 2007
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    Same easy as RAM. Will post pictures of HDD and RAM bays soon.
     
    suland, Aug 25, 2007
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    HP9543CL, Aug 25, 2007
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  24. Uxion

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    Is there a way to check the maximum amount of supported memory? and where did you find the deal for the seagate 160gb (went and looked on your website)
     
    Uxion, Aug 25, 2007
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    Oh, and Suland how did you get the OS from 1 HD to another without the clean install disks, did you make the recovery disk then run it on the new HD?
     
    Uxion, Aug 25, 2007
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  26. HP9543CL

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    So it doesnt come with the Vista Anytime Upgrade CD?
     
    HP9543CL, Aug 25, 2007
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    Mine did not, but I ordered one from CompUSA and got it in a few days.
     
    kaj777, Aug 25, 2007
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  28. Uxion

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    So is it possible to swap out the hard drive and use the recovery disks? or will you have to buy a vista again?
     
    Uxion, Aug 25, 2007
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    Well, mine busted. sort of. Noticed a 'flare' in the lcd screen - about an inch long. when you looked down at it from above. white light bleeding thru - straight line - about an inch long. like a pencil mark. also, the screen buckled there when you pulled the back of the case - at the corner, like to close the cover.

    Called Costco warehouse, "none left, only 19" ones available" say what? Called Costco Concierge - they said I could call HP and schedule a repair - which would take weeks, or try the warehouse again to see if they can find one and get it shipped to them.

    Called the warehouse back, asked for a manager. Gave him the Costco part # from the receipt. "We have 4 or 5 available, stop by." Out the door, exchanged for a new one.

    Get the new one hooked up, look down at the screen - a smaller flare - in a different place. think i can live with it. Go to install Vista from scratch. No Anytime Upgrade disk (this time).

    Back to Costco. "Um, I think I left a DVD in the box. Can you get it for me?" Hands me the box, I grab the Anytime CD and reformat the laptop.

    i still like the laptop.
     
    reddavid, Aug 29, 2007
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  30. LiveStrong///M3

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    Got my dv9543 on Aug 20 and love it! :D Too bad it can't be hardware raided.
     
    LiveStrong///M3, Aug 29, 2007
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  31. suland

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    Nothing to buy again. It is possible.
     
    suland, Aug 29, 2007
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