HP Omnibook Xe3 Service Manual

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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Assembly
(User-Replaceable)
See Table 4-2 on page 4-5 for a listing of replacement hard disk drives and part numbers.
Required Equipment
 · Small Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure
 1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
 2. Remove these additional assemblies:
 · Keyboard cover (page 2-9).
 · Keyboard (page 2-11).
 
Caution
 
Be careful not to touch the heatsink until it has cooled. It could be hot if...

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 5. Remove all four screws from the underside of the hard drive carrier, then slide the drive back and
up out of the case.
 
 
 Figure 2-11. Removing the Hard Disk Carrier
 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...

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Recovering and Reinstalling Software
You can use the Recovery CD 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 CD provides all HP notebook–specific Windows drivers; these drivers are in the
following directories:
 · On the hard drive, under c:\hp\drivers.
 · On the Recovery CD, under \hp\drivers.
 · On the HP notebook web site at...

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Replacing Small Parts
(User-Replaceable)
The user can replace the following small parts.
 Table 2-1. 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 the cover.
Covers, screw (on...

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Removing the Display Assembly
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
Required Equipment
 · Small Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure
 1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
 2. Remove these additional assemblies:
 · Keyboard cover (page 2-9).
 · Keyboard (page 2-11).
 3. Remove both screws from the switchboard PCA, and carefully lift the PCA off the connector
underneath it. Be carefully not to pull on the cable attached to the PCA....

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 Figure 2-12. Removing the Display
Reassembly Notes
 · While installing the hinge screws, support the display so that it remains approximately flat.
 · Before installing the switchboard PCA, make sure the large display cable lies within the notch in
the hinge saddle.
 · When in stalling a new display assembly, follow the procedure given in “Installing a New Display
Assembly” on the following page.
Screws,
M2.5x4 mm
Screws (flanged)
M2.5x8 mm (4) 

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Installing a New Display Assembly
When installing a new display, you must make sure to set the DIP switches on the video PCA to match
the particular display assembly. Do this as follows.
  Caution
 
Setting the DIP switches improperly could damage the display assembly.
 1. Find the manufacturer of the display: this is shown on a label attached to the display assembly.
 2. Find the display’s manufacturer and model in the table below, and set the DIP switches on...

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Removing the Top Case
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
Required Equipment
 · Small Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure
 1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
 2. Remove these additional assemblies:
 · Keyboard cover (page 2-9).
 · Keyboard (page 2-11).
 · Display assembly (page 2-17).
 3. Remove the eight retaining screws from the bottom case.
 
 Figure 2-14. Removing the Top Case Retaining Screws
 4. Disconnect the touch pad...

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 8. Release the CD player PCA cable from the motherboard.
 
 Figure 2-15. Removing the Top Case
Reassembly Notes
 · Make sure the touch pad cable and speaker cable connectors are fully inserted squarely in their
sockets.
 · Make sure both tabs along the front of the case snap shut.
Screws,
M2.5x4 mm
Screw,
M2.5x8 mm
Speaker
cables
Touch pad
cable
CD player
ribbon cable 

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Removing the CD Player PCA
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
Required Equipment
 · Small Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure
 1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
 2. Remove these additional assemblies:
 · Keyboard cover (page 2-9).
 · Keyboard (page 2-11).
 · Display assembly (page 2-17).
 · Top case (page 2-19).
 3. Remove both standoff screws (requires a 5mm socket driver), and lift the PCA out of the top case.
 
 Figure...