HP Omnibook Xt6050 Service Manual

HP Omnibook XT6050, XT/VT6200 Removal and Replacement 2-9
Recovering the Factory Software
The following procedure describes how to recover the notebook’s original software and operating
system. This process can take up to 15 minutes to complete. (For more information about recovering
the factory software installation, see the file readme.txt in the root directory of the 
Recovery CDs.)
  Caution
 
Do not interrupt the following process or unplug the AC adapter until the process is complete.
 1.
 Connect...

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Removing Mini-PCI Card #1
(User-Replaceable)
Certain notebooks include a mini-PCI card under the mini-PCI cover on the bottom of the unit. (In
addition, certain models may have a second mini-PCI card located under the motherboard—see the
table on page 2-31.)
  Caution
 
Handle the mini-PCI card only by its edges and provide proper grounding, or you might damage the
card through electrostatic discharge.
Required Equipment
 
• Small Phillips...

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Removing the Power Button Panel
(User-Replaceable)
Required Equipment
 
• Small flat-blade screwdriver.
Removal Procedure
 1.
 Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery and any secondary battery module.
 2.
 Carefully insert the screwdriver blade under the power button panel along the edge shown below,
and gently pry up the center of the cover.
 3.
 Insert a finger under the center of the panel, and lift the panel out....

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Replacing Small Parts
(User-Replaceable)
The user can replace the following small parts.
  Table 2-4. Replacing Small Parts (User-Replaceable)
PartReplacement Procedure
Cap, pointing stickPull the cap off the pointing stick.
Bumpers, display (on
display bezel)Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver under the bumper and pry it loose. To replace,
firmly press the adhesive side of the bumper into the recess.
Cover, mini-PCIOn the bottom of the...

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Removing the Keyboard
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
Required Equipment
 
• Small Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure
 1.
 Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery and any secondary battery module.
 2.
 Remove the power button panel (page 2-11).
 3.
 From the bottom of the unit, remove the single screw marked with a “K.”
  Warning
 
Be careful not to touch the heatsink until it has cooled. It could be hot if the...

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 6.
 Lay the keyboard face down on the top case, forward of its normal position. Be careful not to pull
on the cables.
 7.
 Disconnect the keyboard cable (wide) from the motherboard, and release the pointing stick cable
(narrow) if present.
 
  Figure 2-11. Unplugging the Keyboard Cables
Reassembly Notes
  Caution
 
Do not excessively bend or fold the keyboard cables.
 
• Lay the keyboard face down on the top case, forward of its normal position,...

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Removing the Heatsink (with Fan)
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
Required Equipment
 
• Small Phillips screwdriver.
 
• Knife or scraper.
Removal Procedure
 1.
 Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery and any secondary battery module.
 2.
 Remove these additional assemblies:
 
• Power button panel (page 2-11).
 
• Keyboard (page 2-13).
 3.
 Disconnect the fan cable. Access the cable through the opening in the heatsink...

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 5.
 Raise the left end of the heatsink and lift it out of the unit.
 Caution
  Do not spin the fan blades with your finger, or you could damage the fan’s bearings.
Reassembly Notes
  Caution
 
W henever you remove and reinstall the heatsink, you must also replace the heatsink’s thermal pad
to maintain optimum heat transfer. Use a sharp knife or scraper to carefully remove the old thermal
pad from the heatsink, then attach the new thermal pad....

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Removing the CPU Module
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
Required Equipment
 
• Small Phillips screwdriver.
 
• Small flat-blade screwdriver.
Removal Procedure
 1.
 Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery and any secondary battery module.
 2.
 Remove these additional assemblies:
 
• Power button panel (page 2-11).
 
• Keyboard (page 2-13).
 
• Heatsink (page 2-15).
 3.
 Turn the lock screw one-half turn counterclockwise to...

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Reassembly Notes
 
• Carefully insert the CPU module into the motherboard, and turn the lock screw one-half turn
clockwise to secure the CPU module.
 
• The CPU module is keyed for installation, and can only be inserted one way.
 
• Be sure to replace the thermal pad on the heatsink, as described in the reassembly notes on
page 2-16.