HP Omnibook Xe3 Service Manual

HP OmniBook XE3 Removal and Replacement 2-33
Removing the CD-ROM/DVD Drive
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
Required Equipment
 · Small Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure
 1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
 · Keyboard cover (page 2-9).
 · Keyboard (page 2-11).
 · Hard disk drive assembly (page 2-13).
 · Display assembly (page 2-17).
 · Top case (page 2-19).
 · Hinge saddle set (page 2-22).
 2. Pull the CD-ROM or DVD assembly to the right, off of its connector and...

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Removing the Motherboard or Bottom Case
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
Required Equipment
 · Small Phillips screwdriver.
 · 5mm socket driver.
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:
 · For Windows 98 or ME, press F8 during reboot and select Command Prompt...

HP OmniBook XE3 Removal and Replacement 2-35
Removal Procedure
 1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
 2. Remove these additional assemblies:
 · Battery (page 2-3).
 · SDRAM modules (page 2-5).
 · Mini-PCI card (page 2-7).
 · Keyboard cover (page 2-9).
 · Keyboard (page 2-11).
 · Hard disk drive assembly (page 2-13).
 · Display assembly (page 2-17).
 · Top case (page 2-19).
 · Hinge saddle set (page 2-22).
 · Video PCA (page 2-25).
 · Heatsink assembly (page 2-25).
 · CPU module...

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 Figure 2-24. Removing the Motherboard
Reassembly Procedure
 · When reinstalling the motherboard, see “Reinstalling the Motherboard” on page 2-37.
 · When reinstalling the bottom case, see “Replacing the Bottom Case” on page 2-38.
Screw,
M2.5x5 mm
Screw,
M2.5x5 mm
Standoff screws, 5 mm (6)CPU standoff
screws, 5 mm (4)
Headphone
PCA
CPU support
plate
CD/DVD support 

HP OmniBook XE3 Removal and Replacement 2-37
Reinstalling the Motherboard
Reassembly Procedure
 1. Install the CPU support plate.
 2. 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) 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 tab.
 · Make sure...

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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 docking or PCMCIA doors, refer to the figures below.
 
 Figure 2-25. Installing Docking Doors 

HP OmniBook XE3 Removal and Replacement 2-39
 
 Figure 2-26. Installing the PCMCIA Doors
Installing a New Serial Number Label
Download the latest version of the serial number label template (Microsoft Word format) from the
Partnership Web site (see page vii) under Support/Service in Technical Support Information, or from
http://www.mcd.hp.com. Store it with other Word templates on a PC connected to a laser printer. The
latest version includes fields for warranty period and manufacturing location.
 1....

2-40 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook XE3
Removing Notebook Components
(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.
 2. Remove the assemblies and follow the additional steps given in the table below.
 Table 2-1. Removing Notebook Components
ComponentRemoval ProcedureAdditional Steps
Case, bottomSee page 2-34.
Case, topSee page 2-19.
Cover,...

HP OmniBook XE3 Removal and Replacement 2-41
ComponentRemoval ProcedureAdditional Steps
Doors, PCMCIAMini-PCI card (page 2-7).
Keyboard cover
(page 2-9).
Keyboard (page 2-11).
Hard disk drive assembly
(page 2-13).
Display assembly
(page 2-17).
Top case assembly
(page 2-19).
Hinge saddle set
(page 2-22).
Video PCA (page 2-25).
Heatsink assembly
(page 2-25).
CPU module (page 2-29).
Floppy disk drive assembly
(page 2-31).
CD-ROM/DVD drive
(page 2-33).
Motherboard (page 2-34).See the figure on page 2-39....

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ComponentRemoval ProcedureAdditional Steps
Plate, CPU supportMini-PCI card (page 2-7).
Keyboard cover
(page 2-9).
Keyboard (page 2-11).
Hard disk drive assembly
(page 2-13).
Display assembly
(page 2-17).
Top case assembly
(page 2-19).
Hinge saddle set
(page 2-22).
Video PCA (page 2-25).
Heatsink assembly
(page 2-25).
CPU module (page 2-29).
Floppy disk drive assembly
(page 2-31).
CD-ROM/DVD drive
(page 2-33).
Motherboard (page 2-34).
Saddle, hinge setSee page...