Caution

Use care when removing or installing the USB PCA. Otherwise, you could damage the mating pins on the motherboard.

5.Remove the screw from the USB PCA, then unplug the PCA from the motherboard by lifting the front edge.

6.Remove the three screws (one inside the hard drive opening) and three hex standoffs from the motherboard.

7.Lift the hard drive housing only until the PCMCIA pushbuttons clear the bottom case. Then gently work the motherboard forward until the I/O bracket slips free.

The audio jack cover is released when you remove the motherboard.

Note: Not present on all units.

CPU Module

Screw, M2×5mm

 

Note smaller diameter

 

CPU Thermal Kit (pad and spacer), depends on CPU type

Audio Jack Cover

Standoff

Lock Plate

LVDS PCA

Screw, M2.5× 5mm

USB PCA

IR Lens

Figure 2-21. Removing the Motherboard

2-26 Removal and Replacement

HP OmniBook 2100/3000/3100