HP Omnibook Xe3 Ge Service Manual

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Removing the Heatsink Assembly (with Fan)
(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).
 
• Display assembly (page 2-18).
 
• Top case (page 2-22).
 
• Hinge saddle set (page 2-25).
 3.
 Disconnect the fan cable...

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Removing the CPU Module
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
 Table 2-10. CPU Module Replacement Part Numbers
DescriptionPart NumberExchange Part Number
Module, CPU (AMD Athlon, 1.1 GHz) 1822-0582 F3930-69101
Module, CPU (AMD Athlon, 1 GHz) 1822-0259 F2409-69104
Module, CPU (AMD Athlon, 950 MHz) 1822-0258 F3928-69101
Module, CPU (AMD Athlon, 900 MHz) 1822-0257 F2409-69103
Module, CPU (AMD Duron, 900 MHz) 1822-0580 F3931-69101...

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Figure 2-21. Removing the CPU Module
Reassembly Notes
 
• Two of the CPU module’s corners have no pins, and two corners of the CPU socket have no holes.
Align the module for reinstallation accordingly.
 
• Make sure none of the module’s pins are bent or otherwise damaged.
 
• Make sure the round pads on top of the CPU module are intact, and replace if needed.
 
• Insert the tip of a flat-blade screwdriver into the notch marked...

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Removing the Floppy Disk Drive
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
Required Equipment
 
• #0 Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure
 1.
 Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
 
• Keyboard cover (page 2-10).
 
• Keyboard (page 2-12).
 
• Display assembly (page 2-18).
 
• Top case (page 2-22).
 
• Hinge saddle set (page 2-25).
 2.
 Release the drive’s ribbon cable from its connector on the motherboard.
 3....

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 Figure 2-22. Removing the Floppy Disk Drive
Reassembly Notes
 
• Make sure the headphone PCA lies under the floppy disk drive bracket.
 
• Make sure the headphone PCA cable is not trapped under the floppy disk drive.
Screws,
M2.5x4 mm 
(2) 

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Removing the CD/DVD Drive
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
Required Equipment
 
• #0 Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure
 1.
 Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
 
• Keyboard cover (page 2-10).
 
• Keyboard (page 2-12).
 
• Hard disk drive (page 2-14).
 
• Display assembly (page 2-18).
 
• Top case (page 2-22).
 
• Hinge saddle set (page 2-25).
 2.
 Pull the drive to the right, off of its connector...

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Removing the Motherboard or Bottom Case
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
Required Equipment
 
• #0 Phillips screwdriver.
 
• 5 mm hexagonal socket screwdriver.
When Installing a New Motherboard
Before replacing the motherboard, you must (if possible) electronically store the motherboard’s serial
number and service ID for transfer to the new motherboard.
 1.
 Exit Windows and boot to a DOS prompt:
 2.
 Run ESN.EXE from one of...

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 6.
 Disconnect the cable from the headphone PCA, and remove the PCA.
 7.
 Remove the CPU standoffs.
 8.
 Remove the CD/DVD drive support from near the right rear corner of the motherboard.
 9.
 Lift the front edge of the motherboard slightly, then lift the motherboard forward and out of the
bottom case.
 
 Figure 2-24. Removing the Motherboard
Reassembly Procedure
 
• When reinstalling the motherboard, see “Reinstalling the...

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Reinstalling the Motherboard
Reassembly Procedure
 1.
 Insert the I/O connectors through their openings in the bottom case, then lower the motherboard
into place.
 
• Be careful not to trap the modem or modem/LAN cable(s) or headphone PCA cable under the
motherboard (modem and modem/LAN models only).
 
• Fit the modem cable through the notch on the edge of the motherboard, and make sure the
LAN cable doesn’t block the nearby screw...

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Replacing the Bottom Case
Installation Procedure
 1.
 Install a new Microsoft Product ID label.
 2.
 Transfer the old serial number label and install a new overlay, or create a new serial number label
using the steps below.
 3.
 If you need to install or replace the PCMCIA doors, refer to the figure below.
 
 Figure 2-25. Installing the PCMCIA Doors