Removing the Top Case

(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)

Required Equipment

Small Phillips screwdriver.

Pointed knife or probe.

Small flat-blade screwdriver.

Removal Procedure

1.Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.

2.Remove these additional assemblies:

Hard disk drive (page 2-6).

Fan (page 2-7).

Keyboard (page 2-9).

Display assembly (page 2-11).

3.Using the Phillips screwdriver, remove four screws on the top case: two on either side of the fan location, one toward the top right, and one (recessed) next to the touch pad

Cables

Cable connectors

Figure 2-9. Removing the Top Case

HP OmniBook XE2

Removal and Replacement 2-15

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HP book XE2 manual Removing the Top Case