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