Dell Vostro A840 Setup Guide

Dell™Vostro™A840/A860ServiceManual Before You Begin Module Cover Memory Module Mini-Cards Center Control Cover Keyboard Display Palm Rest System

Back to Contents Page  Processor Dell™Vostro™A840/A860ServiceManual Removing the Processor Replacing the Processor  Removing the Proc

 1. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor so that it points to the triangle on the ZIF socket, and insert the processor into the ZIF socket. When

Back to Contents Page  Processor Heat Sink Dell™Vostro™A840/A860ServiceManual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor He

Back to Contents Page  Display Dell™Vostro™A840/A860ServiceManual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Panel Cable

 9. Remove the two screws from either side of the display hinges.  10. Lift and remove the display assembly.  Replacing the Display Assemb

Display Bezel  Removing the Display Bezel  1. Remove the display assembly (see Display).  2. Remove the four rubber bumpers from the top and

 1. Remove the display assembly (see Display).  2. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel).  3. Remove the six screws secur

 3. Align the display panel with the display cover and replace the six screws.  4. Connect the display cables to the ends of the inverter board.

Removing the Display Inverter  1. Remove the display assembly (see Display).  2. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel). 

Back to Contents Page  System Fan Dell™Vostro™A840/A860ServiceManual Removing the System Fan Replacing the System Fan  Removing the S

Back to Contents Page  Module Cover Dell™Vostro™A840/A860ServiceManual Removing the Module Cover Replacing the Module Cover  Removing

Back to Contents Page  Hard Drive Dell™Vostro™A840/A860ServiceManual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive   Removing the

Replacing the Hard Drive  1. Remove the new drive from its packaging.  2. Place the hard drive in the hard drive cage and press it down until it

Back to Contents Page  Center Control Cover Dell™Vostro™A840/A860ServiceManual Removing the Center Control Cover Replacing the Center Con

 1. Snap the center control cover in place.  2. Turn the computer over and replace the three screws that secure the center control cover to the c

Back to Contents Page  Keyboard Dell™Vostro™A840/A860ServiceManual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard  Removing the Keyboar

 4. Replace the center control cover (see Center Control Cover).  5. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks into place. Back

Back to Contents Page  Memory Module Dell™Vostro™A840/A860ServiceManual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) 

 3. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover).  4. Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your c

Back to Contents Page  Mini-Cards Dell™Vostro™A840/A860ServiceManual Removing the WLAN Card Replacing the WLAN Card  Your computer sup

Replacing the WLAN Card  1. Follow the procedures in "BeforeYouBegin"onpage9.  2. Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging.

Back to Contents Page  Battery Latch Assembly Dell™Vostro™A840/A860ServiceManual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Batter

Back to Contents Page  Optical Drive Dell™Vostro™A840/A860ServiceManual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive  Remov

Back to Contents Page  Palm Rest Dell™Vostro™A840/A860ServiceManual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest Removing the Palm R

Replacing the Palm Rest  1. Align the palm rest with the computer base and gently snap it into place.  2. Reconnect the power/keyboard device

Back to Contents Page  Speaker Dell™Vostro™A840/A860ServiceManual Removing the Speaker Replacing the Speaker  Removing the Speaker 

Back to Contents Page  System Board Dell™Vostro™A840/A860ServiceManual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Removing t

 14. Lift the system board at an angle towards the side of the computer and out of the computer base. Replacing the System Board   1. Follow

Back to Contents Page Dell™Vostro™A840/A860ServiceManual Notes, Notices, and Cautions Information in this document is subject to change withou

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Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™Vostro™A840/A860ServiceManual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working

4. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.  5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their el

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 D

Back to Contents Page  Internal Card With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology Dell™Vostro™A840/A860ServiceManual Removing the Bluetooth®Card R

Back to Contents Page  Coin-Cell Battery Dell™Vostro™A840/A860ServiceManual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Batter