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Service Manual - Page 1
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... tells you make better use of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries. Dell Inc. Reproduction of Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. A01 Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual
Before You Begin Module Cover Memory Module Mini-Cards Center Control Cover Keyboard Display...
Service Manual - Page 2
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... computer over.
3. Remove the two screws from the computer. Replace the two screws on the module cover. 3. Back to Contents Page
Module Cover
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Module Cover Replacing the Module Cover
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your...
Service Manual - Page 3
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... the system board (see System Board). 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page
Battery Latch Assembly
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read...
Service Manual - Page 5
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...Save and close all open programs before you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to Contents Page
Before You Begin
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Recommended ... card. Damage due to help protect your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Turn off when you disconnect the cable. Hold a component such as a ...
Service Manual - Page 7
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...Accept this program to disk and then click OK. The file downloads to your computer at support.dell.com. 4. The file icon appears on the computer. 3. Press during POST to save configuration changes...properly. The Save In window appears. 7. Back to Contents Page
Flashing the BIOS
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard ...
Service Manual - Page 8
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... the compartment in Replacing the Palm Rest. 4.
Back to the system board. 3. Back to Contents Page
Internal Card With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth® Card Replacing the Bluetooth® Card
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Service Manual - Page 9
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... system board connector. 3.
Remove the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the...until it clicks into place. Back to Contents Page
Coin-Cell Battery
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
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Service Manual - Page 10
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...the computer). NOTICE: A processor that is perpendicular to Contents Page
Processor
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Processor Replacing the Processor
CAUTION: Before working inside...hold the screwdriver so that shipped with your skin can result in the fully open position before seating the processor. Lift the processor from the ZIF socket.
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Service Manual - Page 12
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... four captive screws on the system board. 3. Removing the Processor Heat Sink
1. Back to replace it.
1. Back to Contents Page
Processor Heat Sink
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Remove the system board (see the...
Service Manual - Page 13
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... their routing guides.
7. Pull the display cable tab to Contents Page
Display
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Panel Cable Display Inverter
CAUTION... best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Make note of the cable routing and carefully dislodge the WLAN antenna cables...
Service Manual - Page 19
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...best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Disconnect the fan cable from the ...Remove the palm rest(see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Back to Contents Page
System Fan
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the System Fan Replacing the System Fan
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Service Manual - Page 20
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... You Begin" on page 9) before removing the hard drive.
Remove the two screws securing the hard drive assembly to Contents Page
Hard Drive
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your...
Service Manual - Page 22
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...dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. Turn the computer over and open...control cover
5. Back to Contents Page
Center Control Cover
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Center Control Cover Replacing the ...
Service Manual - Page 24
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...replace. Remove the center control cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Failure to do...keyboard tab
2 keyboard 4 keyboard connector
5. Back to Contents Page
Keyboard
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard
CAUTION: Before working inside...
Service Manual - Page 26
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...until the module pops up.
4. Slide the module firmly into the slot at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the module does not click into place. NOTE: Memory modules purchased...installed properly, the computer may not boot. Back to Contents Page
Memory Module
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s)
CAUTION: Before working...
Service Manual - Page 28
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... cable connector (2)
4. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to Contents Page
Mini-Cards
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the WLAN Card Replacing the WLAN Card
CAUTION: Before working inside ... the card. 5. Lift the WLAN card out of its system board connector. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for WLAN. Removing the WLAN Card
1. For ...
Service Manual - Page 30
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Optical Drive
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer...Back to the computer base.
3. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the screw that shipped with your computer.
Service Manual - Page 31
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...memory bay. 8. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Optical Drive). 9. Starting at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the screw from the system board. For additional safety best practices information... 3-in-1 media card slot. 3.
Back to Contents Page
Palm Rest
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest
Removing the Palm...
Service Manual - Page 33
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... periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on page 9. 2. Follow the instructions in place. Back to Contents Page
Speaker
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Speaker Replacing the Speaker
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see Palm Rest). 3.
Disconnect...
Service Manual - Page 34
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... computer base. Remove the center control cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the keyboard (see Memory Module and Removing the WLAN Card). 4.... the system fan (see Display). 7. Back to Contents Page
System Board
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board
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