Dell Vostro A90 (Late 2008) User Manual

Dell™Vostro™A90ServiceManual Model PP39S Notes, Notices, and Cautions Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ©2008D

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Back to Contents Page  Coin-Cell Battery Dell™Vostro™A90ServiceManual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 

 7. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover).  8. Slide the main battery into the battery bay, until it clicks into place and s

Back to Contents Page  Display Dell™Vostro™A90ServiceManual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Panel Cable  

 9. Remove the two screws from the display assembly hinges.  10. Remove the display assembly from the computer base.  Replacing the Displa

 Removing the Display Bezel   1. Follow the instructions in Removing the Display Assembly.  2. Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the insi

 6. Remove the four screws (two on each side) that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel.  Replacing the Display Panel  1. A

Removing the Display Panel Cable  1. Follow the instructions in Removing the Display Assembly.  2. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Dis

Back to Contents Page  Keyboard Dell™Vostro™A90ServiceManual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard For more information about th

Replacing the Keyboard  1. Slide the keyboard cable connector into the slot and push in the securing tabs to secure the keyboard cable to the sys

Back to Contents Page  Module Cover Dell™Vostro™A90ServiceManual Removing the Module Cover Replacing the Module Cover    Removing t

Back to Contents Page  Memory Module Dell™Vostro™A90ServiceManual Removing the Memory Module Replacing the Memory Module  You can incr

3. Slide the memory module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the memory module down until it clicks into place. If the module does

Back to Contents Page  Microphone Dell™Vostro™A90ServiceManual Removing the Microphone Replacing the Microphone    Removing the Mic

Back to Contents Page  Wireless Mini-Card Dell™Vostro™A90ServiceManual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card   If you ordere

 Replacing the Mini-Card    1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the new Mini-Card from its packing.   3. Insert

Back to Contents Page  Palm Rest Dell™Vostro™A90ServiceManual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest 

  8. Starting at the back center of the palm rest, use your fingers to gently ease the palm rest from the computer base by lifting the inside of t

 6. Turn the computer over and replace the nine screws in the computer base.  7. Replace the left and right rubber bumpers.  8. Replace the

Back to Contents Page  Power Button Board Dell™Vostro™A90ServiceManual Removing the Power Button Board Replacing the Power Button Board

 6. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks into place and slide the battery-lock latch towards the lock position. Back to Content

Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™Vostro™A90ServiceManual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside

Back to Contents Page  Speaker Dell™Vostro™A90ServiceManual Removing the Speaker Replacing the Speaker   Removing the Speaker  1.

6. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).  7. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).  8. Replace the

Back to Contents Page  Solid-state Drive Dell™Vostro™A90ServiceManual Removing the Solid-state Drive Replacing the Solid-state Drive 

 5. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks into place and slide the battery-lock latch towards the lock position.   6. Install

Back to Contents Page  System Board Dell™Vostro™A90ServiceManual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Setting the Keyb

1. Remove the centrifugal paper of the thermal pads that shipped with your new system board and paste it on the processor, North Bridge, and South Bri

 2. Press <0> during POST to enter the system setup program.  3. Navigate to the security tab and enter the service tag in the Set Servic

Back to Contents Page Dell™Vostro™A90ServiceManual Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ©2008DellInc.Allright

   1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.  2. Turn off your computer (see Turnin

Back to Contents Page  Flashing the BIOS Dell™Vostro™A90ServiceManual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Solid-state

 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and the main battery is properly installed.  2. Turn on the computer.  3. Click ® Places® Docu

Back to Contents Page  Internal Card With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology Dell™Vostro™A90ServiceManual Removing the Card Replacing the Car

 5. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover).  6. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks into place and slide

Back to Contents Page  Camera Dell™Vostro™A90ServiceManual Removing the Camera Replacing the Camera   Removing the Camera  1. Foll