HP Book 6000 manual Replacing the Motherboard, Installation Procedure

Replacing the Motherboard

Installation Procedure

Caution

Replace the motherboard only with one that is compatible with the OmniBook model and CPU module—see the table on page 2-18.

1.If present, remove the mini-PCI card and mini-PCI panel.

2.Remove the screw from the display interface PCA, and carefully lift the PCA off of the connector underneath.

3.Carefully lift the power supply PCA off of the connector underneath.

4.Remove the screw from the volume PCA, and carefully lift the PCA off of the connector underneath.

5.Turn the lock screw one-half turn counterclockwise to release the CPU module, and remove the CPU module from the motherboard.

6.Install the above components from the old motherboard on the new motherboard.

Display interface PCA

Screws, M2x4mm (2)

Screw, M2.5x4mm

CPU module lock screw

Power supply PCA

Screw, M2.5x4mm

Volume PCA

Figure 2-19. Replacing Motherboard Components

7.Make sure the SpeedStep power level DIP switches on the motherboard are set correctly for the CPU. See the note on page 2-19.

8.Follow the “Reassembly Notes” on page 2-23.

9.Store the service ID, serial number, keyboard layout, and display information electronically in the new motherboard, and reprogram the EEPROM on the new motherboard with the proper settings for the display—see page 2-26. If the EEPROM is not programmed correctly, the display will not turn on.

HP OmniBook 6000 Removal and Replacement 2-25