the HP dv6-6017tx, 6121tx, 6140tx and dv6-6165tx thread

[rider]

Hello guys! Everything of my laptop is fine but the audio jack on the bottom left of my laptop. It is somehow broken and delivering sound only on the left. I tried 4 speakers and headphones but same problem. The upper one is working perfect but I want both to work fine. What to do?

 

[praneetsah]

Hey Guys, I have just uploaded the review of my HP Pavilion DV6 Beats Edition, So please watch it and let me know your views, please subscribe also.

HP Pavilion DV6 Performance+Gaming+Build Reviewed - YouTube

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[insaneYLN]

Wireless LAN driver for HP Pavilion dv6-6100se

Friends, am I permitted to ask here, a query or two, pertaining to the HP Pavilion dv6-6100se notebook PC?

I searched for a thread relevant to the said laptop model, but could not find anything convincing, and with all humility, I do not wish to create a new thread, just to ask one or two questions, thereby, unnecessarily adding to the clutter on the forum.


I await your replies.

@insaneYLN - ask away brother/sister !

Hello Friends!


After a successful clean installation of Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (x64) on an HP Pavilion dv6-6100se notebook PC, there is an issue with the installation of the Wireless LAN driver, while the rest of the drivers have been successfully installed. I downloaded the drivers from HP Support.
I have tried all the available Wireless LAN drivers - Ralink 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Adapter, Realtek RTL8188CE 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows and Atheros 2011 Wireless LAN Driver. But, to no avail.


I am hoping to find a remedy soon, for the sake of my cousin's friend's convenience, to whom the said laptop belongs!


I await your responses.

 

[insaneYLN]

Re: Wireless LAN driver for HP Pavilion dv6-6100se

Hello Friends!


After a successful clean installation of Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (x64) on an HP Pavilion dv6-6100se notebook PC, there is an issue with the installation of the Wireless LAN driver, while the rest of the drivers have been successfully installed. I downloaded the drivers from HP Support.
I have tried all the available Wireless LAN drivers - Ralink 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Adapter, Realtek RTL8188CE 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows and Atheros 2011 Wireless LAN Driver. But, to no avail.


I am hoping to find a remedy soon, for the sake of my cousin's friend's convenience, to whom the said laptop belongs!


I await your responses.

Friends, awaiting your replies.

 

[swiftshashi]

Please post the HardWare ID of your WiFi adapter here,and then we will be able to help you better.

 

[Chinmay91]

Hi Friends,

Thanks for still keeping this community alive.

I have a question regarding the latest AMD/Intel drivers to be installed for HP Pavilion dv6-6121tx on Win 7.

I am currently on Catalyst 12.10, Is it necessary to update to Catalyst 14? I have tried upgrading to Catalyst 13 leshcat, however I faced a lot of BSOD issues, so I was forced to revert to Catalyst 12.10.

Is this version of the Catalyst(12.10) enough to play all latest games without problems?

 

[swiftshashi]

Hi Friends,

Thanks for still keeping this community alive.

I have a question regarding the latest AMD/Intel drivers to be installed for HP Pavilion dv6-6121tx on Win 7.

I am currently on Catalyst 12.10, Is it necessary to update to Catalyst 14? I have tried upgrading to Catalyst 13 leshcat, however I faced a lot of BSOD issues, so I was forced to revert to Catalyst 12.10.

Is this version of the Catalyst(12.10) enough to play all latest games without problems?

I also had this issue. Since I had my GPU in fixed mode, other drivers post 12.10 mobility in my 6121tx used to face issues like BSOD,low brightness issue,etc. I was forced to keep it in fixed mode since I had overclocked my GPU. So if you are in fixed mode,12.10 is your most stable and best bet.
OffLate,I have not been gaming on my laptop,hence,one fine day I put it in dynamic mode,and then it took 14.4 drivers quite flawlessly. Now I am running Win 8.1 pro with GPU in dynamic mode,without any issues. Though I haven't played much games,here's what I noticed-
~~GPU in Fixed mode with 12.10 drivers and overclocking in Win 7
FPS in Games-
1.Far Cry 3-Lowest settings-65-70 fps
2.BF3-Lowest settings-55-60FPS
Now in Win 8.1 with 14.4 drivers in dynamic mode without overclocking-
1.Far Cry 3-Lowest Settings-85-90 fps

So there's definitely an improvement.
I would suggest you to revert back to Dynamic Mode,and install 14.4 Drivers. You'll surely notice an improvement. Plus my laptop appears to be running cooler.

 

[Prongs298]

I also had this issue. Since I had my GPU in fixed mode, other drivers post 12.10 mobility in my 6121tx used to face issues like BSOD,low brightness issue,etc. I was forced to keep it in fixed mode since I had overclocked my GPU. So if you are in fixed mode,12.10 is your most stable and best bet.
OffLate,I have not been gaming on my laptop,hence,one fine day I put it in dynamic mode,and then it took 14.4 drivers quite flawlessly. Now I am running Win 8.1 pro with GPU in dynamic mode,without any issues. Though I haven't played much games,here's what I noticed-
~~GPU in Fixed mode with 12.10 drivers and overclocking in Win 7
FPS in Games-
1.Far Cry 3-Lowest settings-65-70 fps
2.BF3-Lowest settings-55-60FPS
Now in Win 8.1 with 14.4 drivers in dynamic mode without overclocking-
1.Far Cry 3-Lowest Settings-85-90 fps

So there's definitely an improvement.
I would suggest you to revert back to Dynamic Mode,and install 14.4 Drivers. You'll surely notice an improvement. Plus my laptop appears to be running cooler.

you are definitely right about drivers above 12.10 giving BSODs and brightness problems.

i am myself currently on 12.10 leshcat ones.

i have downloaded the 14.4 drivers from this guy but didnt install - Modded Catalyst 14.4 WHQL (switchable graphics fix) - Guru3D.com Forums

do you think they are any good?

what 14.4 drivers are you using? are they original or modified ones? any problems? can you use fixed mode also? is there performance drop in fixed mode?

please post a screenshot of that versions tab in CCC and give the steps to install on win 7.



also does anybody have any idea which one of these from LEEKM will work for our laptops ? -

AMD Catalyst 14.4 (14.200.0.0) Mobility SG. modded Driver (Mantle API enabled)

AMD Catalyst 14.4 (14.200.0.0) Mobility modded Driver (Mantle 9.1.10.0013 enabled)

AMD Catalyst 14.4 (14.200.0.0) Mobility SG. modded Driver (Enduro/PowerXpress Fix)

 

[swiftshashi]

I am using the default ones. From the AMD site. They cause instant BSOD in fixed mode.
Looks like Microsoft is now discouraging the switchable graphics mode. I am using Win 8.1.Even though a switchable graphics option comes when right clicked,simple CCC window opens. However,the OS itself decides which Graphics to use for a particular app,and I am very much satisfied so far.
However,they worked fine in Win 8,just like in Win 7. But only in dynamic mode.

- - - Updated - - -

Actually,in place of switchable graphics,there is a simpler interface-
**When on Battery-Power Saving
**When on Power Supply-High Performance

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Hello guys! Everything of my laptop is fine but the audio jack on the bottom left of my laptop. It is somehow broken and delivering sound only on the left. I tried 4 speakers and headphones but same problem. The upper one is working perfect but I want both to work fine. What to do?

Sorry for the late reply,bro
I would advise you to leave it as it is. Any attempt to repair it can damage your mobo.

 

[insaneYLN]

Please post the HardWare ID of your WiFi adapter here,and then we will be able to help you better.

Hello swiftshashi, and apologies for the delay in responding, but I was out of town for a few days.


For some reason, I am unable to upload an attachment, even though the file size and the dimensions are well within the permitted attributes. Please find the Hardware Ids of the unidentified Network Controller, within the spoiler below.

Spoiler

PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_4727&SUBSYS_1483103C&REV_01
PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_4727&SUBSYS_1483103C
PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_4727&CC_028000
PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_4727&CC_0280

 

[over10k]

Hey! I'm thinking of upgrading my stock HP Pavilion dv6 6165tx. I have a few questions:

RAM:
Currently 4GB, I'm thinking of adding another 4GB, which one do you recommend?

SSD:
From what I've read on this and HP's forum, Samsung Evo 840 is good. But both d3b and swiftsashi had reported problems with their HDD after putting it in the caddy in place of the ODD. On an HP forum, swiftsashi mentioned putting the SSD in place of the ODD in order to prevent this. Can anyone confirm that this works? It won't damage the SSD, right?

OS:
I'm currently on Windows 7 Professional, and quite happy. But I've read on this forum that Windows 8 is better for SSDs, having TRIM support and other features. Is an OS upgrade recommended?

BATTERY:
My battery life is very poor, lasts for ~ 1 hour. But I'm usually on AC power, so not too bothered. How good is a battery replacement/upgrade? (6 cell to 9 cell, maybe)

HEATING:
My laptop does heat up, quite a lot. I would like to clean it's fan and heat sink, any advice on the same? Or should I have it serviced for this? (I still have ~6 months of warranty)

Btw, has anyone tried Hackintosh on their laptops? Even if not, can you confirm whether my laptop uses SATA in AHCI mode? (as opposed to IDE/RAID)

Lastly, is an upgrade recommended for a ~2.5 year old laptop? I've never had any (major or hardware related) trouble with it so far, but should I wait for sometime and buy a new laptop instead of upgrading? (Get a full HD screen maybe)

This has been a good forum when looking for information, ever since I bought my laptop.
Keep up the good work!

 

[swiftshashi]

Please find my answers in BOLD

Hey! I'm thinking of upgrading my stock HP Pavilion dv6 6165tx. I have a few questions:

RAM:
Currently 4GB, I'm thinking of adding another 4GB, which one do you recommend?
Anyone with a 1333MHz frequency will do. Go for Corsair/Transcend.
SSD:
From what I've read on this and HP's forum, Samsung Evo 840 is good. But both d3b and swiftshashi had reported problems with their HDD after putting it in the caddy in place of the ODD. On an HP forum, swiftshashi mentioned putting the SSD in place of the ODD in order to prevent this. Can anyone confirm that this works? It won't damage the SSD, right?
No damage to SSD after 9 months. Yes,the Hard disk was changed twice after that,but the latest one is working flawlessly even after two months of use. Catch is-Put SSD in place caddy,and interchange the mSATA wires. Also,please uninstall HP 3D Driveguard software,as it seems to unnecessarily disturbs HDD.
OS:
I'm currently on Windows 7 Professional, and quite happy. But I've read on this forum that Windows 8 is better for SSDs, having TRIM support and other features. Is an OS upgrade recommended?
Hell Yes !!! You'll love it.
BATTERY:
My battery life is very poor, lasts for ~ 1 hour. But I'm usually on AC power, so not too bothered. How good is a battery replacement/upgrade? (6 cell to 9 cell, maybe)
Now a days,a new MU-06 Ultra branded battery is being shipped by HP,comes for about 3.8k and has 3 years warranty on it. HP guarantees good battery life with that.Since my original battery still gives me more than 4 hours of backup when reading/surfing,I have no reason to try it out. But my friend got one recently,and he is more than happy with it.
HEATING:
My laptop does heat up, quite a lot. I would like to clean it's fan and heat sink, any advice on the same? Or should I have it serviced for this? (I still have ~6 months of warranty)
Yes,get it cleaned. Infact,tell them that you are getting 90B error,and you'll get a new heatsink. Also apply good pastes like AS5 or ceramique 2 just the way they are recommended. My almost 3 yr old dv6 6121tx never crosses 50'C mark even in this heat under normal load.
Btw, has anyone tried Hackintosh on their laptops? Even if not, can you confirm whether my laptop uses SATA in AHCI mode? (as opposed to IDE/RAID)
Yes,it uses SATA in AHCI mode(as shown by my Samsung Magician Software(SSD)
Lastly, is an upgrade recommended for a ~2.5 year old laptop? I've never had any (major or hardware related) trouble with it so far, but should I wait for sometime and buy a new laptop instead of upgrading? (Get a full HD screen maybe)
Depends on your usage actually. Never found a reason to upgrade it after SSD+Win 8.1 Upgrade.Runs any app/games without a glitch for me.JFYI,I also have a newly purchased ENVY 15 j133tx,currently in use as a desktop replacement with mind blowing looks and specs,but with a SSD,my dv6 is way faster in day to day usage.
This has been a good forum when looking for information, ever since I bought my laptop.
Keep up the good work!

 

[Prongs298]

i just re-applied the thermal paste. this time i used deepcool z5. and it has surprised me.

browsing - 55c
gaming - 76c

by far the best thermal compound i have ever used.

 

[swiftshashi]

The gaming temperatures you mentioned is really awesome. Please give us a few details-
1.Was coolsense off/on??
2.Which power mode were you using??
3.Lastly,which game??

BTW,I am on Arctic Silver Ceramique 2 and have been browsing in a non-ac room for past 4 hours. The max temp during entire time span was 50'C while currenly processor temp is 44'C.. Ambient room temp is around 32'C

 

[Prongs298]

swiftsashi - 1. coolsense was on the Coolest Mode. (mine is always on that)

2. i was using THROTTLE STOP to set my i7 at a constant 1.885 Ghz.

3. Crysis 2 (@c750/m800), Anno 1404 (@c450/m450), MOH:Airborne (@c600/m600) - at all these different speed for the core and mem of the gfx card the max temp obtained was 77c for the gfx card and 76 for the cpu.

 

[rikkuartz]

Hi guys,

I am having 6121tx and thinking of buying a new laptop battery.

*hpshopping.in/HpOnlineStore/Produc...roductName=HP_MU06_Long_Life_Notebook_Battery

HP MU06 Long Life Battery - HP: Flipkart.com

is it compatible?

 

[Tintin.92]

Guys, I'll be going to the US this fall, ad carrying my DV6 with me. It's out of warranty, and get overheated frequently. What repairs/servicing should I get done at the service center? Preferably nothing too expensive...

 

[Hrishi]

Guys, I'll be going to the US this fall, ad carrying my DV6 with me. It's out of warranty, and get overheated frequently. What repairs/servicing should I get done at the service center? Preferably nothing too expensive...

Thermal paste replacement with a Good quality TIM .
and get the fans and inside of it clenaed up .
check the resource usage in the OS and stop unnecessary services and.applications running in bgackground.

 

[Tintin.92]

So I can make these custom requests at the service center, right?

I also need a new battery. Which one should I buy?

 

[rikkuartz]

So I can make these custom requests at the service center, right?

I also need a new battery. Which one should I buy?

Mine was also having this overheating issue. i ordered service from hp tollfree no, they came to home and cleaned the entire laptop replaced thermal paste and the cost was 1400 (HP Standard rates for onsite support). The guy who serviced told me that i could get this done for 300 if i called him directly.

You can also do it yourself (follow YouTube DV6 disassemble video) but not recommended.

I am also looking to buy a new Battery, someone please comment on my previous post

Hi guys,

I am having 6121tx and thinking of buying a new laptop battery.

*hpshopping.in/HpOnlineStore/Produc...roductName=HP_MU06_Long_Life_Notebook_Battery

HP MU06 Long Life Battery - HP: Flipkart.com

is it compatible?