Dell Vostro A180 (Early 2009) User Manual

Dell™Vostro™A100/A180ServiceManual Model DCMTLF Notes, Notices, and Cautions Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ©

11. Ensure that all the cables are properly connected and firmly seated.  12. Replace the computer cover on both the sides (see Replacing the Comp

Back to Contents Page ReplacingtheProcessorFanandHeatSinkAssembly(Dell™Vostro™A180 Only) Dell™Vostro™A100/A180ServiceManual   

12. Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet, and turn them on. Back to Contents Page 

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Front Panel Dell™Vostro™A100/A180ServiceManual   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2.

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Front I/O Panel Dell™Vostro™A100/A180ServiceManual   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 

Back to Contents Page  Replacing Memory Module(s) Dell™Vostro™A100/A180ServiceManual   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2

 8. Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into position. If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into t

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Power Supply Dell™Vostro™A100/A180ServiceManual    1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 

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Back to Contents Page  Replacing the System Board Dell™Vostro™A100/A180ServiceManual   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2

Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™Vostro™A100/A180ServiceManual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your

 8. Align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the chassis.  9. Replace the screws that secure the system board to the cha

Back to Contents Page  System Setup Dell™Vostro™A100/A180ServiceManual Overview Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview

 System Setup Options — Dell Vostro A180 Advanced BIOS Features CPU Configuration l Execute-Disable Bit — Disabled; Enabled (Enabled by default) l 

 Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices. Memory Available Shows the amount of memory available Memory Speed Sh

 Boot Options l Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer genera

d. Remove the jumper plug and replace it on the CMOS jumper (CLR_CMOS) pins 2 and 3.  Vostro A100  Vostro A180  4. Replace the computer cov

The Save In window appears.  6. Click the down arrow to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. The file downloads to your desk

Back to Contents Page  Technical Overview Dell™Vostro™A100/A180ServiceManual Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components  In

 Dell Vostro A180 1 processor (CPU) 2 memory module connector (DIMM_1) 3 main power connector (ATX_POWER) 4 serial ATA drive connector (SATA2) 5 s

Back to Contents Page  1 processor socket (CPU) 2 processor fan connector (CPU_FAN) 3 memory module connector (DIMM_1) 4 memory module connector (

Back to Contents Page  NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the m

Back to Contents Page Dell™Vostro™A100/A180ServiceManual Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ©2008DellInc.All

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Battery Dell™Vostro™A100/A180ServiceManual    1. Record all the screens in system setup (see System S

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™Vostro™A100/A180ServiceManual    1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

Back to Contents Page ReplacingtheProcessor(Dell™Vostro™A180only) Dell™Vostro™A100/A180ServiceManual   1. Follow the procedures in B

 9. If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended, move it to that position.  10. Orient the front and rear alignment-notches on the

Back to Contents Page  Replacing Drives Dell™Vostro™A100/A180ServiceManual Replacing a Hard Drive Replacing an Optical Drive  Replaci