Removing the Hinge Saddle Set

(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).

3.Remove the two retaining screws from the bottom case.

Screws,

M2.5x8 mm

Figure 2-17. Removing the Hinge Saddle Retaining Screws

HP OmniBook XE3

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HP BOOK XE3 manual Removing the Hinge Saddle Set, Removing the Hinge Saddle Retaining Screws