HP Omnibook Xe3 Ge Service Manual

HP Omnibook XE3 (Technology Codes GE and GD) Removal and Replacement 2-9
Replacing Small Parts
(User-Replaceable)
The user can replace the following small parts.
 Table 2-6. Replacing Small Parts (User-Replaceable)
PartReplacement Procedure
Cover, mini-PCIOn the bottom of the notebook, loosen the screw in the mini-PCI cover (the cover
retains the screw) and remove the cover.
Cover, SDRAMOn the bottom of the notebook, loosen the screws in the SDRAM module cover (the
cover retains the screws) and remove...

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Removing the Keyboard Cover
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
Required Equipment
 
• #0 Phillips screwdriver.
 
• Small flat-blade screwdriver.
Removal Procedure
 1.
 Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
 2.
 Close the display, and remove both screws from the backs of the hinge covers.
 
  Figure 2-6. Removing the Keyboard Cover Retaining Screws
 3.
 Open the notebook’s display so that it lays flat.
 4....

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 Figure 2-7. Removing the Keyboard Cover
Reassembly Notes
 
• Tuck the display cables into the notch just to the right of the left display hinge.
 
• Hold the cover by the hinge covers, bow the center upwards slightly, and snap it into place. This
may be easier if you bow the center of the panel upwards slightly as you install it. Note the cover’s
retaining tabs at the left and center of the cover’s bottom edge, and at its upper...

2-12 Removal and Replacement HP Omnibook XE3 (Technology Codes GE and GD)
Removing the Keyboard
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
Required Equipment
 
• #0 Phillips screwdriver.
 
• Small flat-head screwdriver.
Removal Procedure
 1.
 Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
 2.
 Remove the keyboard cover (page 2-10).
 3.
 Loosen the four retaining screws along the top of the keyboard (the keyboard retains the screws).
 Figure 2-8. Loosening the Keyboard Retaining Screws
 4.
 Raise...

HP Omnibook XE3 (Technology Codes GE and GD) Removal and Replacement 2-13
 
 Figure 2-9. Disconnecting the Keyboard Cable
Reassembly Notes
 
• Lay the keyboard face down on the top case forward of its normal position, then reconnect the
ribbon cable.
 
• Slip the metal tabs on the bottom of the keyboard into their slots in the top case, then lower the
keyboard into place.
Keyboard
ribbon cable 

2-14 Removal and Replacement HP Omnibook XE3 (Technology Codes GE and GD)
Removing the Hard Disk Drive
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
 Table 2-7. Hard Disk Drive Replacement Part Numbers
DescriptionPart NumberExchange Part Number
Drive, hard disk (10 GB, 9.5 mm, Hitachi) F1664-60902 F1664-69002
Drive, hard disk (10 GB, 9.5 mm, Hitachi) F2072-60908 F2072-69108
Drive, hard disk (10 GB, 9.5 mm, IBM DJSA-210) F1660-60912 F1660-69112
Drive, hard disk (20 GB, 9.5 mm, Hitachi) F2072-60913 F2072-69113...

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 Figure 2-10. Removing the Hard Disk Drive
 5.
 Loosen all four screws in the underside of the hard drive carrier (the carrier retains the screws),
then slide the drive back and up out of the case.
 
 
 Figure 2-11. Removing the Hard Disk Carrier
Pin connector 

2-16 Removal and Replacement HP Omnibook XE3 (Technology Codes GE and GD)
 6.
 Carefully remove the pin connector from the end of the drive by working alternately at each side,
so that the connector slides off evenly without bending the connector pins.
Reassembly Notes
 
• Carefully put the pin connector back onto the pins on the end of the new hard drive. Work at each
end alternately so that the connector slides on evenly without bending the connector pins.
 
• Make sure the tabs on the back of the hard...

HP Omnibook XE3 (Technology Codes GE and GD) Removal and Replacement 2-17
Recovering and Reinstalling Software
You can use the 
Recovery CDs to recover an original build or reinstall the HP custom software. To
recover a specific application, see “To recover an application” in the 
Reference Guide.
The 
Recovery CDs provide all HP notebook–specific Windows drivers; these drivers are in the
following directories:
 
• On the hard drive, under c:\hp\drivers.
 
• On the 
Recovery CDs, under \hp\drivers.
 
•...

2-18 Removal and Replacement HP Omnibook XE3 (Technology Codes GE and GD)
Removing the Display Assembly
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
Required Equipment
 
• #0 Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure
 1.
 Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
 2.
 Remove these additional assemblies:
 
• Keyboard cover (page 2-10).
 
• Keyboard (page 2-12).
 3.
 Remove both screws from the switchboard PCA, and carefully lift the PCA off the connector
underneath it. (Notice the retaining hook...