Removing The Motherboard Or Bottom Case (Hp Authorized Service Providers Only) - HP Omnibook XE3 Service Manual

Removing the Motherboard or Bottom Case
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
Required Equipment
#0 Phillips screwdriver.
5 mm hexagonal socket screwdriver.
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:
2. Run ESN.EXE from one of these sources:
On a factory software installation, change to \hp\drivers\hputils and type
– or –
Copy \hp\drivers\hputils\ESN.EXE from the Recovery CD, then run it on the notebook.
3. Save the serial number and service ID.
Removal Procedure
1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
2. Remove these additional assemblies:
Battery (page 2-4).
SDRAM modules (page 2-5).
Mini-PCI PCA (page 2-7).
Keyboard cover (page 2-10).
Keyboard (page 2-12).
Hard disk drive (page 2-14).
Display assembly (page 2-18).
Top case (page 2-22).
Hinge saddle set (page 2-25).
Video PCA (page 2-27).
Heatsink assembly (page 2-29).
CPU module (page 2-30).
Floppy disk drive (page 2-32).
CD/DVD drive (page 2-34).
3. Remove the standoff screws from the back of the notebook.
4. Remove both retaining screws from the motherboard.
5. Disconnect the cable (modem models only) or cables (modem/LAN models only) at the right rear
corner of the motherboard.
HP Omnibook XE3 (Technology Codes GE and GD)
at the prompt.
esn
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