HP Omnibook XE4100/XE4500 Removal and Replacement 2-29
Removing the CPU Module
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
Required Equipment
  •  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).
  •  Keyboard cover (page 2-10).
  •  Switchboard PCA (page 2-13).
  •  Keyboard (page 2-13).
  •  Display assembly (page 2-17).
  •  Top case (page 2-20).
  •  Heatsink (page 2-16).
  3. Turn the lock screw one-half turn counterclockwise to release the CPU module (you should hear a
light snap). Carefully lift the CPU module off of its socket on the motherboard.
 
Figure 2-17. Removing the CPU Module
IMPORTANT: See the
Caution on the next
page before
reinstalling the CPU
module!