HP omnibook xe3 Service Manual
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Product Information
HP OmniBook XE3
Internal Design
The motherboard PCA is the central component of the notebook’s design, and plays a role in virtually
all system functions. The CPU module and most other subsystems connect to the motherboard.
all system functions. The CPU module and most other subsystems connect to the motherboard.
The following figure shows the connections among the notebook’s replaceable electronic modules. In
addition, the table on page 1-18 lists the roles that the replaceable modules play in each of the
notebook’s functional subsystems.
addition, the table on page 1-18 lists the roles that the replaceable modules play in each of the
notebook’s functional subsystems.
Figure 1-8. Replaceable Module Diagram
Motherboard PCA
Mini-PCI
PCA
CD-ROM or DVD
Module
SDRAM
Module
Battery
Keyboard
PCMCIA
Sockets (2)
PCMCIA
Cards
Floppy Disk
Drive
Heatsink/fan
assembly
Top Case
(speakers, touch
pad, click buttons)
CPU Module
Video PCA
Switchboard PCA
Display
Assembly
Earphone
PCA
Hard Disk
Drive
CD Player
PCA