HP Omnibook Xe3 Gf Service Manual

HP Omnibook XE3 (Technology Code GF)  Removal and Replacement  2-7 
Replacing Small Parts 
(User-Replaceable) 
The user can replace the following small parts. 
  Table 2-6. Replacing Small Parts (User-Replaceable) 
Part Replacement Procedure 
Cover, mini-PCI On the bottom of the notebook, loosen the screw in the mini-PCI cover (the cover 
retains the screw) and remove the cover. 
Covers, SDRAM On the bottom of the notebook, loosen the screws in the SDRAM module covers (the 
covers retains the screws) and...

2-8  Removal and Replacement  HP Omnibook XE3 (Technology Code GF) 
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 2-5. Removing the Keyboard Cover Retaining Screws 
3.  Open the notebook’s display so that it lays flat. 
4....

HP Omnibook XE3 (Technology Code GF)  Removal and Replacement  2-9 
  
  Figure 2-6. 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. Note 
that the cover is held in place partly by tabs at the left and center of its bottom edge, and at its 
upper left and right corners. Make sure these tabs snap back into place when...

2-10  Removal and Replacement  HP Omnibook XE3 (Technology Code GF) 
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 2-8). 
3.  Loosen the four retaining screws along the top of the keyboard (the keyboard retains the screws). 
 
 
  Figure 2-7. Loosening the Keyboard Retaining Screws 
4.  Raise...

HP Omnibook XE3 (Technology Code GF)  Removal and Replacement  2-11 
5.  Lay the keyboard face down on the top case, forward of its normal position, and disconnect the 
ribbon cable from the motherboard. 
  
 
  Figure 2-8. 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...

2-12  Removal and Replacement  HP Omnibook XE3 (Technology Code GF) 
Removing the Hard Disk Drive  
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only) 
  Table 2-7. Hard Disk Drive Replacement Part Numbers 
Description Part Number Exchange 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...

HP Omnibook XE3 (Technology Code GF)  Removal and Replacement  2-13 
  
 
 
  Figure 2-9. 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 2-10. Removing the Hard Disk Carrier 
Pin connector  

2-14  Removal and Replacement  HP Omnibook XE3 (Technology Code GF) 
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. 
• Be careful not to trap the heatsink and...

HP Omnibook XE3 (Technology Code GF)  Removal and Replacement  2-15 
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. 
• On the HP...

2-16  Removal and Replacement  HP Omnibook XE3 (Technology Code GF) 
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 2-8). 
• Keyboard (page 2-10). 
3.  Remove both screws from the switchboard PCA, and carefully lift the PCA off the connector 
underneath it. (Notice the retaining hook at...