Figure 2-18. Removing The Hinge Saddle - HP Omnibook XE3 Service Manual

4. Remove the retaining screws from the back of the notebook, just below the display hinges.
5. Remove both retaining screws from the hinge saddle set.
6. Lift the hinge saddle set out of the notebook. You may need to free the hinge saddle from the clip
in the bottom case near the LAN/modem ports to remove it.
Reassembly Notes
Make sure the posts on the underside of the hinge saddle line up with the hinge support openings in
the bottom case, and that the holes in the front ends of the saddle fit over the alignment posts in the
bottom case.
2-26 Removal and Replacement

Figure 2-18. Removing the Hinge Saddle

HP Omnibook XE3 (Technology Codes GE and GD)
Screws,
M2.5x8 mm (2)
Screws,
M2.5x8 mm (2)