Removing the Switchboard PCA

(User-Replaceable)

Required Equipment

Small Phillips screwdriver.

Removal Procedure

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

2.Remove the keyboard cover (page 2-10).

3.Disconnect both the 2-wire and 4-wire cables that connect the switchboard PCA to the top case and speaker assembly, respectively.

4.Remove the screws that secure the keyboard and switchboard PCA to the top case (page 2-13).

5.Gently lift up on the keyboard, carefully remove the switchboard PCA from the top case, and then disconnect the underside motherboard cable.

Screw, M2.5×4mm

Figure 2-10. Removing the Switchboard PCA

Reassembly Note

Connect the underside motherboard cable before installing the switchboard PCA.

HP Omnibook XE4100/XE4500

Removal and Replacement 2-15

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HP BOOK XE4500 manual Removing the Switchboard PCA, User-Replaceable