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Thanks to all who provided input. Will be used on mains only and no battery. Again THANKS to ALL.

A thought. Internet searching seems to offer no clear answer but conflicting advice. Notice HP Battery for DV7-1026TX is rated at 14.3V but replacement purchased is 10.8V. (HSTNN-OB74;DV7) Suppliers (several but maybe all same place) all suggest 10.8 IS compatible. Could this be the answer I am...

All I can find. Pavilion DV7-1026TX S/N CND8330V85 P/N FQ377PA#ABG BARCODE 2112461900252 FQ377PA#ABG BATTERY HSTNN-C50C . Testing with compatible NOT original. Also testing with HSTNN-OB74 ;DV7 Not been able to find any suggestion MUST be genuine but have found suggestion BIOS should...

Thanks again for your input. Have installed new cmos battery and will look in morning for any extra model numbers etc. Approaching my bed time. Thanks & enjoy your day as I sleep.

Thanks again Helpstar but unfortunately file is same one I have been trying. Beginning to think I now have a conversation piece or run as Desktop. Appears NO ROM file included in SP51315 package. Cannot understand HP would release an install file missing such a key component. Any idea what...

Thanks Helpstar. Will try it in morning when fresher. Now is time for a glass of Red in cool under pergola. Will let you know what happens. G

Currently F0A

Anyone help on how to upgrade Bios HP Pavilion DV7-1026TX. WHEN i run HP file D51315 errors with No Rom file. HP have deleted ALL support so am left well up the creek.

HP Pavilion DV7-1026TX Ent. No battery when acquired. When install correct battery (tried with 2 ) gives Wrong battery installed message, Machine works ok on mains power. Bios is F0A. Win7. Have been advised upgrade Bios but can't find working file. SP51315 file errors with "No ROM file"