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... to view information about your computer. Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency Vostro A840 Intel® Core™2 Duo Intel® Pentium™ Dual-Core Intel® Celeron® Dual and Single Core Vostro A860 Intel® Core™2 Duo Intel® Pentium™ Dual-Core Intel® Celeron®...
... to view information about your computer. Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency Vostro A840 Intel® Core™2 Duo Intel® Pentium™ Dual-Core Intel® Celeron® Dual and Single Core Vostro A860 Intel® Core™2 Duo Intel® Pentium™ Dual-Core Intel® Celeron®...
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...-1 Media Card Reader 3-in-1 media memory card controller 3-in-1 media memory card connector Cards supported Vostro A840 Ricoh 5C847 Vostro A860 Ricoh R5C847 3-in-1 combo card connector 3-in-1 combo card connector SD/SDIO/MMC SD/SDIO/MMC Communications Vostro A840 Vostro A860 Modem: Type v.92 Data/Fax MDC Modem v.92 Data/Fax MDC Modem Controller softmodem softmodem Interface...
...-1 Media Card Reader 3-in-1 media memory card controller 3-in-1 media memory card connector Cards supported Vostro A840 Ricoh 5C847 Vostro A860 Ricoh R5C847 3-in-1 combo card connector 3-in-1 combo card connector SD/SDIO/MMC SD/SDIO/MMC Communications Vostro A840 Vostro A860 Modem: Type v.92 Data/Fax MDC Modem v.92 Data/Fax MDC Modem Controller softmodem softmodem Interface...
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... Graphics Video memory up to 128 MB Vostro A860 integrated on system board, hardware accelerated integrated video Intel Extreme Graphics up to 128 MB Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Vostro A840 two-channel high definition audio (Azalia) Conexant... CX20561-12Z 24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog) Vostro A860 two-channel high definition audio (Azalia) Conexant CX20561-12Z 24-bit...
... Graphics Video memory up to 128 MB Vostro A860 integrated on system board, hardware accelerated integrated video Intel Extreme Graphics up to 128 MB Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Vostro A840 two-channel high definition audio (Azalia) Conexant... CX20561-12Z 24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog) Vostro A860 two-channel high definition audio (Azalia) Conexant CX20561-12Z 24-bit...
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...ohms Volume controls program menus Display Vostro A840 Type (active-matrix TFT) WXGA Active area (X/Y) 303.36 x 189.6 Dimensions: Height 206 mm (8.11 inches) Width 320 mm (12.6 inches) Diagonal 358.14 mm (14.1 inches) Operating angle 0° (closed) to 165° Vostro A860 one 4-ohm speaker 2-W channel ...into 4 ohms program menus Vostro A860 HD 344.23 x 193.53 209.5 mm (8.24 inches) 359.3 mm (14.14 inches) 396.24 mm (15.6 ...
...ohms Volume controls program menus Display Vostro A840 Type (active-matrix TFT) WXGA Active area (X/Y) 303.36 x 189.6 Dimensions: Height 206 mm (8.11 inches) Width 320 mm (12.6 inches) Diagonal 358.14 mm (14.1 inches) Operating angle 0° (closed) to 165° Vostro A860 one 4-ohm speaker 2-W channel ...into 4 ohms program menus Vostro A860 HD 344.23 x 193.53 209.5 mm (8.24 inches) 359.3 mm (14.14 inches) 396.24 mm (15.6 ...
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Specifications Display (continued) Viewing angles: WXGA Horizontal WXGA Vertical Pixel pitch: HD Power Consumption (panel with backlight) (typical): WXGA Vostro A840 40/40° 15/30° 0.2373 Vostro A860 40/40° 15/30° 0.255 6.2 W (max) with no inverter losses 6.5 W (max) with no inverter losses Keyboard Number of keys Layout Vostro A840 86 (U.S. and Canada); 87 (Europe); 90 (Japan) QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji Vostro A860 86 (U.S. and Canada); 87 (Europe); 90 (Japan) QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji 27
Specifications Display (continued) Viewing angles: WXGA Horizontal WXGA Vertical Pixel pitch: HD Power Consumption (panel with backlight) (typical): WXGA Vostro A840 40/40° 15/30° 0.2373 Vostro A860 40/40° 15/30° 0.255 6.2 W (max) with no inverter losses 6.5 W (max) with no inverter losses Keyboard Number of keys Layout Vostro A840 86 (U.S. and Canada); 87 (Europe); 90 (Japan) QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji Vostro A860 86 (U.S. and Canada); 87 (Europe); 90 (Japan) QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji 27
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...Width 73.0-mm (2.9-inch) sensor-active area) Height 42.9-mm (1.7-inch) rectangle) Vostro A860 240 cpi 73.0-mm (2.9-inch) sensor-active area) 42.9-mm (1.7-inch) rectangle) Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Vostro A840 6-cell "smart" lithium ion 4-cell "smart" lithium ion 53.4 mm (2.10 ...inches) 20 mm (0.78 inch) 206.2 mm (8.12 inches) 0.31 kg (0.68 lb) 0.23 kg (0.5 lb) Vostro A860 6-cell "smart" lithium ion 4-cell "smart" lithium...
...Width 73.0-mm (2.9-inch) sensor-active area) Height 42.9-mm (1.7-inch) rectangle) Vostro A860 240 cpi 73.0-mm (2.9-inch) sensor-active area) 42.9-mm (1.7-inch) rectangle) Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Vostro A840 6-cell "smart" lithium ion 4-cell "smart" lithium ion 53.4 mm (2.10 ...inches) 20 mm (0.78 inch) 206.2 mm (8.12 inches) 0.31 kg (0.68 lb) 0.23 kg (0.5 lb) Vostro A860 6-cell "smart" lithium ion 4-cell "smart" lithium...
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... Storage Coin-cell battery Vostro A840 11.1 VDC (6-cell) 14.8 VDC (4-cell) 4 hours (when computer is off ) Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. See Dell Technology Guide for more information...to 149°F) CR-2032 Vostro A860 11.1 VDC (6-cell) 14.8 VDC (4-cell) 4 hours (when computer is off ) Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. See Dell Technology Guide for more information...
... Storage Coin-cell battery Vostro A840 11.1 VDC (6-cell) 14.8 VDC (4-cell) 4 hours (when computer is off ) Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. See Dell Technology Guide for more information...to 149°F) CR-2032 Vostro A860 11.1 VDC (6-cell) 14.8 VDC (4-cell) 4 hours (when computer is off ) Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. See Dell Technology Guide for more information...
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... Vostro A840 Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.5 A Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output current 4.34 A (maximum at 4-second pulse); 3.34 A (continuous) Output power 65 W Rated output voltage 19.5 +/-1.0 VDC Dimensions: Height 28.2 mm (1.11 inches) Width 57.9 mm (2.28 inches) Depth 137.2 mm (5.4 inches) Weight (with cables) 0.4 kg (0.9 lb) Vostro A860...
... Vostro A840 Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.5 A Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output current 4.34 A (maximum at 4-second pulse); 3.34 A (continuous) Output power 65 W Rated output voltage 19.5 +/-1.0 VDC Dimensions: Height 28.2 mm (1.11 inches) Width 57.9 mm (2.28 inches) Depth 137.2 mm (5.4 inches) Weight (with cables) 0.4 kg (0.9 lb) Vostro A860...
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...° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Vostro A860 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Physical Vostro A840 Height 31.1mm to 35.6 mm (1.2 to 1.4 inches) Width 340 mm (13.39 inches) Depth... (1.24 to 1.44 inches) 376 mm (14.8 inches) 255 mm (10.03 inches) 2.46 kg (5.42 lb) 2.54 kg (5.59) Environmental Temperature range: Operating Storage Vostro A840 Vostro A860 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40°...
...° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Vostro A860 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Physical Vostro A840 Height 31.1mm to 35.6 mm (1.2 to 1.4 inches) Width 340 mm (13.39 inches) Depth... (1.24 to 1.44 inches) 376 mm (14.8 inches) 255 mm (10.03 inches) 2.46 kg (5.42 lb) 2.54 kg (5.59) Environmental Temperature range: Operating Storage Vostro A840 Vostro A860 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40°...
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Specifications Environmental (continued) Vostro A840 Vostro A860 Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing) 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing) 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum ...
Specifications Environmental (continued) Vostro A840 Vostro A860 Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing) 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing) 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum ...
Service Manual
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...: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. A01 All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this document to refer to avoid the problem. Model PP38L, PP37L September 2008 Rev...NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Vostro are either potential damage to hardware or loss of Dell Inc. Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Before You Begin Module Cover Memory Module Mini-...
...: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. A01 All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this document to refer to avoid the problem. Model PP38L, PP37L September 2008 Rev...NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Vostro are either potential damage to hardware or loss of Dell Inc. Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Before You Begin Module Cover Memory Module Mini-...
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... cover. 1 module cover screw (2) 2 module cover 4. Replace the module cover. 2. 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 ...(such as a connector on the module cover. 3. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the two screws from the computer. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2. Removing the...
... cover. 1 module cover screw (2) 2 module cover 4. Replace the module cover. 2. 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 ...(such as a connector on the module cover. 3. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the two screws from the computer. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2. Removing the...
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... clicks in "Before You Begin" on the back panel of the button 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, ...see System Board). 2. Replace and tighten the screws. 3. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Slide the battery latch assembly to the right to remove it . 3. Removing the Battery Latch Assembly 1. NOTICE: Before...
... clicks in "Before You Begin" on the back panel of the button 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, ...see System Board). 2. Replace and tighten the screws. 3. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Slide the battery latch assembly to the right to remove it . 3. Removing the Battery Latch Assembly 1. NOTICE: Before...
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... or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in your warranty. Ensure that the work surface is not covered by Dell is flat and clean to avoid bending any connector pins. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following tools: l Small flat...-tab, not on a card. As you begin working inside the computer. 1. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for removing and installing the...
... or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in your warranty. Ensure that the work surface is not covered by Dell is flat and clean to avoid bending any connector pins. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following tools: l Small flat...-tab, not on a card. As you begin working inside the computer. 1. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for removing and installing the...
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... to Contents Page Locate the latest BIOS update file for your desktop. 8. Click Save this Agreement. The file downloads to your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Back to save configuration changes. 6. Press to download the file. 5. Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive 1. Click Download Now...update program CD from the CD. Turn on the screen. The File Download window appears. 6. 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 Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with...
... to Contents Page Locate the latest BIOS update file for your desktop. 8. Click Save this Agreement. The file downloads to your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Back to save configuration changes. 6. Press to download the file. 5. Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive 1. Click Download Now...update program CD from the CD. Turn on the screen. The File Download window appears. 6. 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 Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with...
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... the bluetooth card cable connector from the bluetooth card compartment on the computer. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth® Card Replacing the Bluetooth® Card CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped...
... the bluetooth card cable connector from the bluetooth card compartment on the computer. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth® Card Replacing the Bluetooth® Card CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped...
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... battery in Replacing the System Board. 4. Remove the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before working inside your computer...
... battery in Replacing the System Board. 4. Remove the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before working inside your computer...
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.... Replacing the Processor NOTICE: Ensure that is not properly seated can reduce the heat transfer capability of the computer). Back to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Processor Replacing the Processor CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that it is perpendicular to the...
.... Replacing the Processor NOTICE: Ensure that is not properly seated can reduce the heat transfer capability of the computer). Back to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Processor Replacing the Processor CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that it is perpendicular to the...
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... and processor heat sink are ready to replace it. 1. Remove the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted ... provided in Replacing the System Board. Tighten the four captive screws. 4. 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. Loosen the...
... and processor heat sink are ready to replace it. 1. Remove the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted ... provided in Replacing the System Board. Tighten the four captive screws. 4. 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. Loosen the...
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...8. Pull the display cable tab to disconnect the display cable from their routing guides. 7. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Panel Cable Display Inverter CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. NOTICE:...as a connector on page 10. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Pull the cables away, so that shipped with your computer, read the safety information that they are clear of the...
...8. Pull the display cable tab to disconnect the display cable from their routing guides. 7. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Panel Cable Display Inverter CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. NOTICE:...as a connector on page 10. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Pull the cables away, so that shipped with your computer, read the safety information that they are clear of the...