Figure 2-10. Removing The Motherboard (Part 1) - HP OmniBook 7100 Service Manual

2. Remove these additional assemblies:
• Floppy/CD-ROM module or other module (page 2-3).
• Hard disk drive (page 2-5).
• Keyboard (page 2-8).
• Heatsink (page 2-9).
• Display assembly (page 2-11).
• Top case (page 2-14).
3. Remove the three screws from the CPU module.
Caution
Keep the CPU module and fence flat while removing it. Otherwise, you could damage the
connectors.
4. Lift the CPU fence to unplug the CPU module from the motherboard. Lift out the fence and
module together.
5. Unplug the DC-DC PCA from the motherboard.
6. Remove the screw from the LVDS PCA, then unplug the PCA from the motherboard.
7. Remove the screw from the pointer-control PCA, then unplug the PCA from the motherboard.
Pointer-control PCA
8. Unplug the front-IR cable from the motherboard.
2-16 Removal and Replacement
DC-DC PCA

Figure 2-10. Removing the Motherboard (Part 1)

LVDS PCA
Screw, M2.5×4mm
Screw, M2×12mm (4)
CPU module
CPU fence
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