HP Omnibook 6000 6100 Service Manual

HP Omnibook 6000/6100 Removal and Replacement 2-9
Creating a Utility Partition
When you install a new hard drive, always create a Utility partition on the drive before loading any
software.
 1. Insert the Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive. To open the drive when the computer is turned off,
insert a straightened paper clip into the hole on the front of the drive.
 2. Restart the computer. If the computer is running, click Start, Shut Down, Restart.
 3. When you see the HP logo, press ESC.
 4. Select the CD...

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Removing Mini-PCI Card #1
(User-Replaceable)
Certain computers include a mini-PCI card. Omnibook 6100 models may have a second mini-PCI card.
See the table on page 2-34.
  Caution
 
Handle the mini-PCI card only by its edges and provide proper grounding, or you might damage the
board by electrostatic discharge.
Required Equipment
 · Small Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure
 1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. Remove the...

HP Omnibook 6000/6100 Removal and Replacement 2-11
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. Remove the secondary battery if one is
installed.
 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 thumb or finger under the center of the panel, and lift the panel...

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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 computer, loosen...

HP Omnibook 6000/6100 Removal and Replacement 2-13
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. Remove the secondary battery if one is
installed.
 2. Remove the power button panel (page 2-11).
 3. From the back of the computer, remove the two screws near the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port, and the
two near the AC adapter jack.
 4. From the bottom of the...

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 Figure 2-10. Removing the Display
Reassembly Notes
 · Before installing any screws, make sure the center hinge cover fits over the tab in the bottom case.
 
Important
 ·  Make sure the DIP switches on the display interface PCA match the settings shown on the
label on the display cable, or you risk damaging the display.
 · Omnibook 6100: Reprogram the BIOS IC, preferably with the latest BIOS for display
compatibility.
 · Omnibook 6000: If you...

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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. Remove the secondary battery if one is
installed.
 2. Remove the power button panel (page 2-11).
 3. From the bottom of the unit, remove the single screw marked with a “K.”
 
Caution
 
Be careful not to touch the heatsink until it has cooled. It could be hot if the...

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 Figure 2-12. Unplugging the Keyboard Cables
Reassembly Notes
 · Lay the keyboard face down on the top case slightly forward of its normal position, then reconnect
the keyboard and pointing stick flex cables.
 · Slip the metal tabs on the bottom of the keyboard into their slots in the top case, then lower the
keyboard into place.
  Caution
 
Do not excessively bend or fold the keyboard cables.
Keyboard and pointing
stick flex cables 

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Removing the Heatsink (with Fan)
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
Required Equipment
 · Small Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure
 1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. Remove the secondary battery if one is
installed.
 2. Remove these additional assemblies:
 · Power button panel (page 2-11).
 · Keyboard (page 2-15).
 3. Disconnect the fan cable through the opening in the heatsink.
 4. Remove the five retaining screws....

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Reassembly Notes
 · Tighten screws around the CPU as denoted on the heatsink assembly.
 · When installing a new heatsink, use the thin heatsink when the bottom case has a circular vent. Use
the thick heatsink with all other bottom cases.
 · If the power supply PCA has a metal cover on it, ensure that there is not a spacer pad in the same
location on the heatsink. If both are present, remove the spacer pad.
  Caution
 
Restore proper thermal contact when...