Internal Design
The motherboard PCA is the central component of the notebook's design, and plays a role in virtually
all system functions. The CPU module and most other subsystems connect to the motherboard.
The following figure shows the connections among the notebook's replaceable electronic modules. In
addition, the table on page 1-16 lists the roles that the replaceable modules play in each of the
notebook's functional subsystems.
Top Case
(speakers, touch
pad, click buttons)
Heatsink
Assembly
PCMCIA
Cards
Floppy Disk
Drive
Hard Disk
1-16
Product Information
Assembly
CPU Module
PCMCIA
Sockets (2)
CD Player
Drive
PCA
Figure 1-8. Replaceable Module Diagram
Display
Switchboard PCA
Motherboard PCA
Battery
Keyboard
HP Omnibook XE3 (Technology Code GF)
Mini-PCI
PCA
CD-ROM or DVD
Drive
SDRAM
Modules