Dell Vostro A840- User Manual

Dell Vostro A840

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – Module Cover; Replacing the Module Cover
  • Page 3 – Battery Latch Assembly; Removing the Battery Latch Assembly; Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
  • Page 5 – Before You Begin; Recommended Tools; Before Working Inside Your Computer
  • Page 7 – Flashing the BIOS; Flashing the BIOS From a CD
  • Page 8 – Removing the Bluetooth
  • Page 9 – Removing the Coin-Cell Battery; Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
  • Page 10 – Processor; Removing the Processor; Replacing the Processor
  • Page 12 – Removing the Processor Heat Sink; Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
  • Page 13 – Display; Display Assembly; Removing the Display Assembly
  • Page 14 – Replacing the Display Assembly
  • Page 15 – Display Bezel; Removing the Display Bezel; Replacing the Display Bezel; Display Panel; Removing the Display Panel
  • Page 16 – Replacing the Display Panel
  • Page 17 – Display Panel Cable; Removing the Display Panel Cable; Display Inverter
  • Page 18 – Removing the Display Inverter; Replacing the Display Inverter
  • Page 19 – System Fan; Removing the System Fan
  • Page 20 – Hard Drive; Removing the Hard Drive
  • Page 21 – Replacing the Hard Drive
  • Page 22 – Center Control Cover; Removing the Center Control Cover; Replacing the Center Control Cover
  • Page 24 – Removing the Keyboard; Replacing the Keyboard
  • Page 26 – Memory Module
  • Page 28 – Removing the WLAN Card
  • Page 29 – Replacing the WLAN Card
  • Page 30 – Optical Drive; Removing the Optical Drive; Replacing the Optical Drive
  • Page 31 – Palm Rest; Removing the Palm Rest
  • Page 32 – Replacing the Palm Rest
  • Page 33 – Speaker; Removing the Speaker; Replacing the Speaker
  • Page 34 – System Board; Removing the System Board
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Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual 

Before You Begin

Module Cover

Memory Module

Mini-C a r d s

Center Control Cover

Keyboard

Display

Palm Rest

System Fan

Processor Heat Sink

Processor

Hard Drive

Coin-Cell Battery

Optical Drive

Speaker

Internal Card With Bluetooth

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Wireless Technology

System Board

Battery Latch Assembly

Flashing the BIOS

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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Summary

Page 2 - Module Cover; Replacing the Module Cover

Back to Contents Page   Module Cover Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual     Removing the Module Cover    Replacing the Module Cover     Removing the Module Cover   1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 9 .   2. Turn the computer over.   3. Remove the two screws from the ...

Page 3 - Battery Latch Assembly; Removing the Battery Latch Assembly; Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly

Back to Contents Page   Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual     Removing the Battery Latch Assembly    Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly     Removing the Battery Latch Assembly   1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9 .   1. Remove the system ...

Page 5 - Before You Begin; Recommended Tools; Before Working Inside Your Computer

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 section provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedu...

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