HP omnibook xe3 Service Manual

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HP OmniBook XE3
Removal and Replacement
2-27
Removing the Heatsink Assembly (with Fan)
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
Required Equipment
 
 
Small Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure
 
1.
 
Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
 
2.
 
Remove these additional assemblies:
 
 
Keyboard cover (page 2-9).
 
 
Keyboard (page 2-11).
 
 
Display assembly (page 2-17).
 
 
Top case (page 2-19).
 
 
Hinge saddle set (page 2-22).
 
3.
 
Disconnect the fan cable from the motherboard.
 
4.
 
Remove all four retaining screws (their springs are attached to them).
 
5.
 
Lift the heatsink out of the notebook.