HP XE3 - Manual (Page 48)

2-20 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook XE3
Removing the Top Case
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
Required Equipment
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Small Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure
1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
2. Remove these additional assemblies:
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Keyboard cover (page 2-9).
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Keyboard (page 2-11).
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Display assembly (page 2-17).
3. Remove the eight retaining screws from the bottom case.
Figure 2-14. Removing the Top Case Retaining Screws
4. Disconnect the touch pad cable and speaker cable from the motherboard.
5. Remove the six retaining screws from the top case.
6. Raise the back of the top case, then gradually loosen the case, moving toward the front of the
notebook (the right rear corner may require extra care to work free).
7. Carefully lift the top cover forward and off of the notebook. Be careful not to pull on the CD
player PCA ribbon cable beneath the case.
Screws,
M2.5x8 mm
Screws,
M2.5x8 mm