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Service Manual - Page 1
.... Reproduction of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual
Before You Begin Module Cover Memory Module Mini-Cards Center Control Cover Keyboard Display Palm Rest System Fan Processor Heat Sink Processor Hard...
Service Manual - Page 2
... or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). 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
... 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 ...installing the assembly.
1. Replace 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...
Service Manual - Page 5
..., before you disconnect the cable. Back to Contents Page
Before You Begin
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer
....
3. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the work surface is not covered by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from potential damage and to help protect...
Service Manual - Page 7
... to enter the system setup program. 4. 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... POST to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive
1. Click Download Now to reset the computer defaults. 5.
Click Close if the Download Complete window appears.
Flashing the BIOS ...
Service Manual - Page 8
... cable connector to Contents Page
Internal Card With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth® Card Replacing the Bluetooth® Card...the computer base. 2.
Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks in "Before...
Service Manual - Page 9
Back to Contents Page
Coin-Cell Battery
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin...surface (such as a connector on page 9.
2. Remove the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the coin cell battery in the mylar sleeve. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see...
Service Manual - Page 10
... with your computer. Remove the heat sink (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: A processor that it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the... pull it comes to the cam stop. Back to Contents Page
Processor
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Processor Replacing the Processor
CAUTION: Before working inside...
Service Manual - Page 12
...in Replacing the System Board. Back to Contents Page
Processor Heat Sink
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
...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 ...
Service Manual - Page 13
...the computer). Remove the center control cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Pull the cables
away, so that they are clear of the ...system board connector. 8. 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...
Service Manual - Page 19
...Replacing the Palm Rest. Remove the palm rest(see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board connector. 4. Lift the ...see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Back to Contents Page
System Fan
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the System Fan Replacing...
Service Manual - Page 20
... prevent data loss, turn off the hard drive cage. 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
... open the display as far as a connector on page 9.
2. Pry out the center control cover from left to Contents Page
Center Control Cover
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Center Control Cover Replacing the Center Control Cover
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped...
Service Manual - Page 24
... secures the keyboard cable to the system board connector and remove the keyboard cable. 6. Remove the two screws at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page
Keyboard
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground...
Service Manual - Page 26
...using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by periodically touching an unpainted metal ...remove the module and reinstall it. Back to Contents Page
Memory Module
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s)
CAUTION...
Service Manual - Page 28
... working inside the computer. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2. 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 your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your...
Service Manual - Page 30
... a connector on the back panel of the optical drive slot.
1
screw
2
optical drive
Replacing the Optical Drive
1. Back to Contents Page
Optical Drive
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the...
Service Manual - Page 31
...screws from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest. 13. Starting at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in -1 media card slot. 3. Turn the computer over ... the palm rest from the computer base.
11. Back to Contents Page
Palm Rest
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest
Removing the Palm Rest
CAUTION:...
Service Manual - Page 33
...Begin" on the computer. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board connector. 5. Back to the ... clicks in Replacing the Palm Rest. 4. Back to Contents Page
Speaker
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Speaker Replacing the Speaker
CAUTION: Before working inside...
Service Manual - Page 34
... that provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag to Contents Page
System Board
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board
Removing the System Board... disk.
13. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the mylar tapes and then remove the four screws from the ...
