HP Omnibook Xe3 Gf Service Manual

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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 remove the covers. 
Covers, screw (on 
display bezel) Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver under the cover and pry it loose. To replace, 
firmly press the adhesive side of the cover into the recess. 
  
						

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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.  Use the flat-blade screwdriver to carefully pry up the inside edges of the hinge covers until the 
cover pops loose, then lift the cover off. 
Screws, 
M2.5x4mm (2)  
						

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  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 reinstalling the cover.  
						

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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 the top of the keyboard, then lift the keyboard up and out of the notebook. Be careful not to 
pull on the ribbon cable connecting the keyboard to the notebook. 
 
Caution 
Be careful not to touch the heatsink until it has cooled. It could be hot if the notebook was running 
recently. 
  
						

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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 place. 
Keyboard 
ribbon cable  
						

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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  F2072-69113 
Drive, hard disk (20 GB, 9.5 mm,  
IBM [Diablo] ATA100) F1660-60914 F1660-69114 
Drive, hard disk (30 GB, 9.5 mm,  
Toshiba ATA66) F2332-60903 F2332-69003 
 
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). 
 
Caution 
Be careful not to touch the heatsink until it has cooled. It could be hot if the notebook was running 
recently. 
 
3.  Loosen the four screws attaching the hard drive carrier to the motherboard (the carrier retains the 
screws). 
4.  Use the strap on the hard drive to carefully pull the drive off of its connector and out of the 
notebook.  
						

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  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  
						

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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 keyboard cables beneath the hard drive.  
						

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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 notebook web site at http://www.hp.com/notebooks. This web site contains the latest 
software drivers. 
To recover the factory software installation 
The following procedure describes how to recover the notebook’s original Windows software and 
operating system. The process can take 10 to 15 minutes.  
 
Caution 
This procedure formats the hard disk drive, which erases all data on the drive. After formatting, you 
must reinstall any applications. 
 
Do not interrupt the following process or unplug the AC adapter until the process is complete. 
 
1.  Back up all data from the hard disk. 
2.  Connect the AC adapter to the notebook. 
3. Insert Recovery CD disk 1 into the notebook’s CD/DVD drive. 
4.  Turn on or restart the computer. 
5.  When the HP logo appears, press Esc to display the Boot menu. 
6.  Select the CD/DVD drive as the first boot device, then press Enter. 
7. When the Recovery CD dialog box appears, follow the displayed instructions. If prompted, accept 
the recommended partition size. 
To create the hibernate partition without installing the factory software, click Advanced and select 
not to install the operating system. 
If the hard disk is partitioned into several drives, you can install the factory software on drive C 
without affecting other drives. Click Advanced and select to restore only the C partition. 
8.  When prompted to reboot the computer, press Ctrl+Alt+Del and follow any instructions that 
appear. 
  
						

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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 the right end of the PCA.) Be carefully not to pull on 
the cable attached to the PCA. 
4.  Disconnect the cable from the switchboard PCA, and remove the PCA from the notebook. 
5.  Remove the four flanged screws from the display hinges. This may be easier if you support the 
display so that it remains approximately flat. 
6.  Lift the display off of the notebook.