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Service Manual - Page 1
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...your computer. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual
Before You Begin Module Cover Memory Module Mini-Cards ...in trademarks and trade names other countries. is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Vostro are either trademarks or registered trademarks of these materials in any proprietary interest...
Service Manual - Page 2
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...bay, until it clicks into place.
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Module Cover
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Module Cover Replacing the Module Cover
CAUTION: Before working...see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the module cover. 2.
Turn the computer over.
3. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2....
Service Manual - Page 3
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... latch assembly to the right to Contents Page
Battery Latch Assembly
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch ...screws. 3. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the screw from the latch.
1 battery-lock latch 3 latch spring
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Service Manual - Page 5
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...touch the components or contacts on your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. As you begin working inside the computer.
1. NOTICE: To disconnect ...locking tabs; 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 ...
Service Manual - Page 7
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...the computer. Press to save configuration changes. 6. The file downloads to your computer at support.dell.com. 4.
Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the...the CD.
2. Turn on the screen. Click the down arrow to boot and updates the new BIOS.
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Flashing the BIOS
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Service Manual - Page 8
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... Rest).
3. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the bluetooth card cable connector from the bluetooth card compartment on...cable connector to Contents Page
Internal Card With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth® Card Replacing the Bluetooth®...
Service Manual - Page 9
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... in Replacing the System Board. 4. Back to Contents Page
Coin-Cell Battery
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
CAUTION: ...cable from the battery bay before you must remove the battery from the system board connector.
5. Turn the system board over.
4. Slide the main battery into the battery bay, until it clicks into...
Service Manual - Page 10
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... can reduce the heat transfer capability of the processor while turning the cam screw. Be careful not to the processor when turning the cam screw.
1. NOTICE: A processor that it ...cam screw
2 pin-1 corner 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 ...
Service Manual - Page 12
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...best practices information, see Removing the System Board). 3. Removing the Processor Heat Sink
1. Turn the system board over. 4. NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have already removed ...connector on the system board. 3. Back to Contents Page
Processor Heat Sink
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
CAUTION...
Service Manual - Page 13
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... 10. 2.
Remove the center control cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the mylar tapes and then remove the two screws from their routing...battery from the system board connector. 8. Back to Contents Page
Display
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Panel Cable Display ...
Service Manual - Page 19
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... your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Connect the fan cable to Contents Page 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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...turn off the hard drive cage. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer when the drive is on or in Sleep state. Press down on the hard drive at www.dell...care when handling the hard drive. Back to Contents Page
Hard Drive
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: Before...
Service Manual - Page 22
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... 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 with your computer. NOTICE: Be extremely careful when removing the center control cover.
Turn the computer over and open...
Service Manual - Page 24
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... in "Before You Begin" on the back of the keyboard. Remove the two screws at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to Contents Page
Keyboard
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the...
Service Manual - Page 26
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Memory Module
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s)
CAUTION:...angle, and rotate the module down until the module pops up.
4.
Failure to removing the memory module from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by your fingertips to spread the memory module securing clips.
3....
Service Manual - Page 28
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... before you ordered a WLAN card with your computer, the card is already installed. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to Contents Page
Mini-Cards
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the WLAN Card Replacing the WLAN Card
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Service Manual - Page 30
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... drive slot.
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screw
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optical drive
Replacing the Optical Drive
1. Slide the optical drive out of the computer.
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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, read the safety information that secures the optical...
Service Manual - Page 31
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Palm Rest
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest
Removing the Palm ...at the top of the palm rest, use your computer. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Center Control Cover). 4. Turn the computer over and remove any cards from the 3-in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2. Disconnect the power/keyboard...
Service Manual - Page 33
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Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding...
Service Manual - Page 34
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... to the computer base. Remove the optical drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the 3-in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2. Remove the... 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...
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