HP Omnibook XE3 Service Manual

2-2 Removal and Replacement HP Omnibook XE3 (Technology Codes GE and GD)
Disassembly Flowchart
The following diagram shows the general “path” you will use in disassembling the notebook to access
any particular component.
Figure 2-1. Disassembly Flow
Start
Battery, AC adapter,
SDRAM modules, mini-PCI PCA
Keyboard cover
Keyboard
Hard disk drive assembly
Display assembly
Top case assembly
Hinge saddle set
• CD/DVD drive assembly
• Video PCA
• Floppy disk drive assembly
• Headphone PCA
Heatsink assembly (with fan)
CPU module
Motherboard or
bottom case
CD player PCA
If removing only
heatsink assembly
or CPU module
Only if not removing
motherboard
or bottom case
Switchboard PCA
(also remove if removing
motherboard or bottom
case assembly)
PCMCIA doors

HP Omnibook XE3 Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	Omnibook XE3
Category	Laptop
Language	English