Removing the Floppy Disk Drive

(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)

Required Equipment

Small Phillips screwdriver.

Removal Procedure

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

Keyboard cover (page 2-9).

Keyboard (page 2-11).

Display assembly (page 2-17).

Top case (page 2-19).

Hinge saddle set (page 2-22).

2.Release the drive’s ribbon cable from its connector on the motherboard.

3.Remove the two retaining screws.

4.Lift the floppy drive out of the notebook.

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HP BOOK XE3 manual Removing the Floppy Disk Drive