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HP OmniBook XE2 Removal and Replacement 2-9
Removing the Keyboard
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
Required Equipment
• Small Phillips screwdriver.
• Plastic knife or small flat-blade screwdriver.
Removal Procedure
1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
2. Use a plastic knife or small flat-blade screwdriver to gently pry up the right side of the keyboard
cover. Remove the keyboard cover by pulling it to your right.
Caution
If you use a screwdriver to remove the keyboard cover, avoid scratching the plastic.
3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three screws.
Figure 2-5. Removing the Keyboard Cover and Screws
4. Lift up the edge of the keyboard that is closest to the display until it forms a 30° angle to the base,
then gently pull it out toward the rear.
5. Disconnect the flex cable from the base by grasping both sides of the cable and gently pulling up.