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Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 21
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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® Dual and Single Core
32 KB per instruction, 32 KB ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 24
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... 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...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 25
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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 (analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog)
high-definition audio (Azalia) codec
microphone-in ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 26
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... 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 inches) 0° (closed...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 27
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.../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...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 28
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..." 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 ion
53.4 mm (2.10 inches) 20 mm (0.78 inch) 206.2 mm (8.12 inches) 0.35 kg (0.68 lb) 0.23...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 29
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... Voltage
Charge time (approximate): Operating time
Life span (approximate) Temperature range:
Operating Storage Coin-cell battery
Vostro A840 11.1 VDC (6-cell) 14.8 VDC (4-cell) 4 hours (when computer is off )
Battery...176; to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° 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...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 30
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Specifications
AC Adapter
Vostro A840
Input voltage
100-240 VAC
Input current (maximum) 1.5 A
Input frequency
50-60 Hz
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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 100-240 VAC 1.5 A 50-60 Hz 4.34 A (maximum at 4-second pulse); 3.34 A (continuous) 65 W 19.5 +/-1.0 VDC
28.2 mm (1....
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 31
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...Weight (with 4-cell battery) 2.03 kg (4.47 lb)
Weight (with 6-cell battery) 2.11 kg (4.65 lb)
Vostro A860 31.5 to 36.8 mm (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...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 32
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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 ...
Service Manual - Page 2
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... cover
4. Slide the battery into the battery 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 inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents...
Service Manual - Page 3
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... the button is properly oriented. Slide the battery 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 Assembly
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. NOTICE...
Service Manual - Page 5
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....com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page
Before You Begin
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer...in your computer. NOTICE: When you shut down your warranty. l A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by its metal mounting bracket. Also, before you pull connectors...
Service Manual - Page 7
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... Save. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on the screen.
If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to Contents...the computer will automatically reboot.
3. 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...
Service Manual - Page 8
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... clicks in "Before You Begin" 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 with your computer. For...
Service Manual - Page 9
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...on the back of the mylar sleeve.
1 coin-cell battery
2 coin-cell battery cable connector
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
1. Slide the main battery into the battery bay, until it clicks into .... 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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...touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the processor heat sink. Replacing the Processor
NOTICE: Ensure that is not properly seated can reduce the heat transfer...connection or permanent damage to Contents Page
Processor
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Processor Replacing the Processor
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Service Manual - Page 12
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... have already removed the processor heat sink and are reinstalled together.
Follow the instructions 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
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Service Manual - Page 19
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...). Remove the two screws securing the system fan to the system board connector. 4. Back to Contents Page
System Fan
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the System Fan Replacing the System Fan
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
For additional safety...
Service Manual - Page 20
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..." on or in your computer. 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 Setup Guide). NOTICE: To...
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