2.Remove these additional assemblies:

∙Floppy/CD-ROM module or other module (page 2-3).

∙Hard disk drive (page 2-5).

∙Keyboard (page 2-8).

∙Heatsink (page 2-9).

∙Display assembly (page 2-11).

∙Top case (page 2-14).

3.Remove the three screws from the CPU module.

Caution

Keep the CPU module and fence flat while removing it. Otherwise, you could damage the connectors.

4.Lift the CPU fence to unplug the CPU module from the motherboard. Lift out the fence and module together.

5.Unplug the DC-DC PCA from the motherboard.

6.Remove the screw from the LVDS PCA, then unplug the PCA from the motherboard.

7.Remove the screw from the pointer-control PCA, then unplug the PCA from the motherboard.

LVDS PCA

Pointer-control PCA

Screw, M2.5×4mm

DC-DC PCA

Screw, M2×12mm (4)

CPU module

CPU fence

Figure 2-10. Removing the Motherboard (Part 1)

8. Unplug the front-IR cable from the motherboard.

2-16 Removal and Replacement

HP OmniBook 7100