Great to know. Maybe it will help someone else. Thanks for the thumbs up!

Glad it helped you. Thank you for watching and your kind comment.

Thank you very much. When you order the battery make sure that you absolutely check your computer's model number. (Not just HP Envy 17). That HP computer has various model numbers and you could order the wrong battery. My video specifically covers model #bw0xxx. Check yours, verify that the battery you order is for your model number. Good luck.

Thanks so much. I appreciate it.

Thank you so much for the kind words. I hope everything works out well for you.

Wow ... Thank you very much for the kind comment. You made it all worthwhile. Thank you!

You're welcome. Thanks for watching and for your comment

You are very welcome. I am happy it went flawlessly for you. Enjoy ... I'm still using the same battery 2 years later. I hope you are as lucky as I was.

Thanks for watching!

In my case, I ordered a compatible replacement on Amazon. However, it is "critical" that you first check the compatibility chart on the Amazon description to make 100% sure that you have a compatible battery. There are numerous batteries for the HP Envy 17, that vary by the model number. So the one that I ordered for my computer might not be the one you need for yours. You must make sure that your HP model number is listed as compatible with the battery when you purchase it. Mine was as an "ANTIEE" Brand sold by the "power VKZ" store on Amazon. You can find actual "HP" batteries at the following website if you have your "exact" model number. www.laptopbatteryexpress.com/

You can find HP batteries at the following website if you have your "exact" model number. www.laptopbatteryexpress.com/ However, in my case, I purchased mine on Amazon. I searched the precise model number and bought an "ANTIEE" Brand sold by the "power VKZ" store. It is important that you check the compatibility chart on the Amazon description to make 100% sure you have a compatible battery. There are numerous batteries for the HP Envy 17. I took a chance with a non HP brand because the cost of the HP battery was about $112, whereas the Amazon alternative was $34.50. I took a chance, and it has been working flawlessly two years later. I am using it right now as I type this. Good luck.

I am so happy you found it helpful. Thanks for the nice comment.

Thank you. This past season, I ran mine more on heat than I have in the past. It helped keep our bedroom warm at night, so I kind of preferred it. I did a quick rinse a couple times a week just to prevent dirt build up and then did a more thorough cleaning at the end of each month. It seemed to work well and was not time consuming.

Hmmm ... I 'm afraid I can't shed any light on your situation as my HP Laptop is a completely different model (mine is bw0xxx). Sorry about that. Since your laptop is "brand new", I guess my question is ... why aren't you contacting HP? I'm assuming you charged it for an hour or so first, correct? If it is truly "dead on arrival", there should be no reason that you should be trying to hunt down ways to remove the battery. It should work the second you open the box and, if not, close the box and coordinate a return. I would simply call HP, as they have very good customer service. See if they can explain to you how to proceed or coordinate a return.

Wow, thanks for the kind words. I am so happy that it helped you. Thanks again!

Fantastic ... I'm glad it helped you.

Hi ... This might be a long shot, but are you sure you don't have a memory location stored, that is causing it to stop at a certain counter number? Make sure you reset, the memory and the zero return stop. Other than that I'm not sure what else to say. I replaced all of my belts, idler tires, and the pinch roller and I thoroughly cleaned the area with alcohol so that nothing would stick and it all worked well (and still does). If it isn't the memory situation, or something related to the counters, I'm just not sure. You might just reach out to Tetrakan who is linked in my description section. He might have a suggestion.

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Thanks again for your nice comment. I appreciate it. Thanks also for the tip on the finger print reader, I don't have that feature (or don't use it), so it wasn't an issue for me but maybe your comment will help someone else. Thanks for mentioning it.

Hi ... I'm afraid I don't have the "measurements" for the idle tires. When I ordered them, I simply went to eBay and searched. They were listed as "Tascam 244-246 Portastudio Capstan Control Belts and Idler Tires" The description does not have the measurements and the user manual and the service manual does not show the measurements either. I just searched eBay again, and they are still available. The belts and tires are still available in a pack for $15. (I had to order the pinch roller separately.). The eBay pack worked perfectly and is still working a year later. Sorry I can't locate the exact measurements, but if you need them, I'd definitely suggest eBay. (They were new, not old or used).

Thanks for watching, I'm really glad it helped you. As far as the "other thing" I guess I kinda couldn't help myself (lol). (In reality, I think I only said "kinda" "5 times in a 20 minute video, that's not too bad !... you only hear it "once" in the first 11 minutes. (Three of them happened together at the 11:22 mark, so that might have made it feel like "every sentence"). Sorry about that ... I'll try to keep that in mind in the future!

I'm happy it was just what you were looking for. I'm glad it helped you. You have inspired me to take singing lessons! Thanks for your kind comment.

Thanks so much. I'm glad it helped you!

As I have mentioned to a couple other commenters, in reality, it is not complicated at all. The video is intended to help people who want to "learn" how to do a "complete", thorough, cleaning and descaling as "it is described in the manual". The humidifier was intentionally run non-stop for 3 weeks so that it could build enough bacteria to demonstrate the cleaning process. In reality, on a normal week, "with normal use", my humidifier doesn't build much dirt and bacteria at all. I can usually clean it in less than ten minutes with a fairly simple rinse. If you clean it once a week, and use it normally, it is quite easy.

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In reality, it is not complicated at all. Keep in mind the purpose of the video. The video is intended to help people who have "already purchased" the machine and want to "learn" how to do a complete, thorough, cleaning and descaling as it is described in the manual. The humidifier was intentionally run non-stop for 3 weeks, using tap water, without any cleaning, so that it could build enough bacteria to demonstrate the cleaning process. In reality, on a normal week, with normal use, my humidifier doesn't build much dirt and bacteria at all. I can usually clean it in less than ten minutes with a fairly simple rinse and do it practically with my eyes closed. If you clean it once a week, and use it normally, it is quite easy.

Thank you very much. I am really happy it helped you. I, too, had no familiarity with T5 screw drivers until I had the need to replace my HP laptop battery. Through some research of the installation manual I came across that reference and, the next thing I knew, I was on my way to Home Depot to buy a whole set of star type screw drivers. I may never need such a screw driver again but, if I do, ... I am now prepared for any contingency! (side note: I did find, later on, that a Phillips "P1" screw driver was a slightly better fit than the "P0" for removing the Phillips head screws. I used a "P0" in the video, but the manual mentioned that a P1 is a better fit and I tried that and found it to be true.)

Thanks again for the VERY Informative video.@@goodcourseproductions5546

You're welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting!

May you rest in peace.

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.

Hi ... thanks for your comment. You are right that the instruction manual was not clear on this issue. I added that comment at 7:15, and also put a note in the description, after I had posted the video. As I realized later that the manual was a little misleading on this issue. It became clear to me when I noticed that my vinegar was not flowing properly into the base. I was hoping that people would notice the added comment or the description as it was too late to change the video. I am happy you found it. Thanks again.

Hi ... I understand, but keep in mind that the purpose of the video was to demonstrate a full, thorough cleaning and scaling as described in the book. It is for those who already purchased the product and want to do the full job but prefer to watch it rather than read the manual. In reality, you don't have to do a full thorough cleaning every week. It depends on how you use it, your environment etc. In the video, I ran it for 3 weeks straight, 24 hours a day and intentionally did not clean it for demonstration purposes. In my real usage, I usually give it a quick clean at the end of each week because it doesn't get that dirty. I can do it with my eyes closed, and do it in less than 10 minutes. I find it easy and not a pain. There are plenty other options that have fewer parts and clean up quickly (I have one). However, the quick simple clean machines, just don't have the features I wanted. So, the cleaning procedure had very little weight on my decision. I wanted the features, so if it took a few more steps to clean, it didn't matter to me. However, again ... I do it now it 5-10 minutes ... very easy. Good luck in your search.

Thank you. I'm glad you found it helpful.

I'm not sure what the difficulty is? Maybe I'm not understanding what you are referring to. If you watch the video at the 2:48 mark, you will see that the noise absorber (sound piece) is just the square white plastic piece that just lifts right out. If I'm misunderstanding your question, please let me know.

​​@@goodcourseproductions5546Hi sorry not the noise Silencer. I meant the float. I just saw how you did it in the video! I'll do that the next time I clean. Thank you so much

@@faithwithroshni4858 Hi ... Thanks for the clarification, I understand now. Yes, the float is a little difficult to remove because it is intentionally snapped in hard in order to prevent it from popping out during use. If you look at it, you will notice that, on the arm portion of the float, there are two snaps. One snaps is enclosed in the plastic, and the other is open on the top and snapped in on the bottom (back lefthand side of the arm). You have to twist it a little so that the left snap pops out and then slide the other side out of its hole. It is definitely tight, so you have to tug at it a little (or wedge something underneath the snap to push it up). It will pop out with a little force. Good luck.

Moisture has most likely settled inside of the "humidity sensor" after you cleaned it and thus giving you a high reading. The humidity sensor is located inside the essential oils aroma box. Make sure the mist nozzles are facing away from the aroma box so that mist does not settle on the sensor inside the aroma box. The solution is to turn off the humidifier, remove the aroma box and allow the sensor to air dry. You can see the location of the humidity sensor in the diagram on the instruction book page 5. (look for "L"). This issue is covered in the troubleshooting section at the back of the manual (page 23). Good luck.

You are most welcome. Thanks for watching.

Thanks! I'm glad it helped you.

So happy it worked out for you. Thanks for your kind comment.

Thank you for your very generous comment. I appreciate that you took the time to write it. I'm glad my video helped you. Yes, the white dust is most likely from the minerals in your hard water, typically high levels of calcium and magnesium. Hard water is known to leave white spots on glassware or residue on clothes. It is actually mentioned in the troubleshooting page in the manual. They say using distilled water will prevent this. I don't have a hard water issue in my area, so it's not as big a problem for me. I do use tap water, but try to clean it at the end of each week, to reduce the mineral build up. Thanks again. Good luck.

That's funny ... glad I could be of assistance!

In my particular case, I ordered it from Amazon. I did not buy the actual HP battery. I purchased an alternate battery company that was significantly less expensive. (I took a chance and the one I purchased worked perfectly and still does.) YOU HAVE TO SEACH USING YOUR ACTUAL COMPUTER MODEL NUMBER. In my case, I searched "HP Envy 17 model #bw0xxx." I found an alternate battery that had my computer model listed as "compatible". Do not assume that your computer has the same battery that was pictured in my video. There are various models of HP Envy 17 computer. Search using your actual model number. Good luck.

Thanks for watching and for the kind comment. That's all the tip I need! Don't forget, if you purchase a new battery make sure that your exact laptop model is listed on the compatibility chart. There are various models for the HP Envy 17, so make sure you double check the model. Good luck!

Thanks for your note. Good luck . Just be careful with the heat so that it doesn't damage your computer's electronics. Also, what you might find, as I did, is that when you peel off the bumper, the two sided tape will actually remain attached to your computer (not the bumper) and it will look like a clear seal over the screws. If I had realized it at the time, I might have made a slight puncture on the tape, over the screw, and then taken out the screws without the need to remove the tape. Then I could have just put the bumpers back on while tape was still in place and very sticky. ALSO ... "make sure" your computer model is listed on the battery compatibility charts when you buy the battery. If you don't get the precise battery for your model, you could get an error. Best of luck!

Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.

I did not use an HP battery but purchased one where my specific model number (#bw#0xxx) was clearly listed as compatible. I did not get a BIOS error and it is still working fine a year later. If you verified that the battery that you purchased was listed as compatible with your laptop model and still got an error, your question is probably best asked to HP's tech service from their website.

Hello ... Here is what I have observed. First, I use mine in a 20 x 15 bedroom. I also have a hygrometer in that room. Now, I use it for my health but also to humidify some acoustic guitars that are in my bedroom. My hygrometer is on a chest of drawers, elevated about "4 feet off the floor" and close to my guitars. My Levoit humidifier is on the floor, by my bed, about 8 feet away from the hygrometer. So, it is not a true apples to apples comparison. To really measure the accuracy of both, the hygrometer and the humidifier sensors would have to be right next to each other, but they are not. I imagine "most" people complaining that they see differences in measurements, probably aren't doing a fair test either. Also, what do I trust ... a $110 Levoit machine or a $10 hygrometer? Here's what I find .. my Levoit machine, in general, seems to show a higher humidity reading than my hygrometer. If I use the cool mist, the difference is even wider. If I use a warm mist, their readings are closer. Probably because heat rises and the rising mist is probably affecting my hygrometer more as it is elevated 4 feet up, where as the cool mist probably settles more towards the floor. I might go into my dry room and see a humidity reading of 21% ... I turn on my Levoit machine on warm mist. Two hours later my hygrometer might read 32% and my Levoit machine reads 40%. So, the Levoit machine is definitely raising the humidity nicely, but the readings are different as the devices are very separated. My main concern is that the humidity is rising.... So, I kind of use an "average". I might set my Levoit to stop at 45% knowing that in reality the room is going to be, at least, somewhere around 40% which is good enough for my health and guitars. Sorry for the long answer, but I just don't worry about how accurate each machine is because it is not a real clinical test and I actually don't know which device is more accurate. My old humidifier had no measuring component. So this is better for me. I set my Levoit where I want it to be and use my hygrometer to verify that it is working and the humidity is rising as needed. Whether they are precisely the same number, doesn't really matter that much to me as I know it is not a controlled apples to apples environment.

@@goodcourseproductions5546 i really appreciate the time you take to explain everything in details, thank you very much, i just ordered the thermopro hygrometer TP359 and im still not sure if i really need a humidifier or dehumidifier, my son 5 years suffering from asthma and not sure what is the current indoor humidity, but once i get my hygrometer and read the humidity i’ll will go from there and i hope theres something like humidity/dehumidifier combo unite so i can benefit from it all year long! Thanks again 👍🏼

Thank you for watching. I'm glad it helped you. Remember, make sure if you do the full vinegar treatment that you re-attach the water outlet valve to the tank "before" putting the tank back on the base. If you don't reattach it, the vinegar won't flow into the base. (This was unclear in the instruction book, but it's important.) Thanks again.

@@goodcourseproductions5546 Yeah I saw the message you put in the middle of the video - I wouldn't have known otherwise, thanks again

So happy it helped you. Thanks for watching and commenting.