Figure 2-24. Removing The Motherboard - HP Omnibook XE3 Service Manual

6. Disconnect the cable from the headphone PCA, and remove the PCA.
7. Remove the CPU standoffs.
8. Remove the CD/DVD drive support from near the right rear corner of the motherboard.
9. Lift the front edge of the motherboard slightly, then lift the motherboard forward and out of the
bottom case.
CPU standoff
screws, 5 mm (4)
Headphone
PCA
Reassembly Procedure
When reinstalling the motherboard, see "Reinstalling the Motherboard" on page 2-37.
When reinstalling the bottom case, see "Replacing the Bottom Case" on page 2-38.
2-36 Removal and Replacement

Figure 2-24. Removing the Motherboard

HP Omnibook XE3 (Technology Codes GE and GD)
Screw,
Standoff screws, 5 mm (6)
M2.5x5 mm (1)
Screw,
M2.5x5 mm (1)
CD/DVD support