Battery Removal | Dell A840, A860 specification

About Your Computer

CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your Dell™ computer in

alow-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.

Battery Removal

CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The battery is

designed to work with your Dell™ computer. Do not use a battery from other computers with your computer.

CAUTION: Before removing or replacing the battery, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any other external cables from the computer.

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Dell A840, A860 manual Battery Removal

Contents

Vostro A840/A860 Setup Quick Reference Guide Macrovision Product Notice Contents Dell Support Center Reinstalling Software Restoring Your Operating SystemFinding Information Obtaining Assistance Index Contents About Your Computer Front View Attach headphones to the connector Attach a microphone to Right View Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled D E M C O N N E C T O R RJ Left View USB C O N N E C T O R S Connects video devices, such as a monitor Battery Removal To remove the battery Ensure that the computer is turned off About Your Computer Quick Setup Quick Setup Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or Isdn Transferring Information to a New Computer Quick Setup Specifications 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB GB capable Memory type DDR2 Sodimm Video Hole connector Ieee Pin mini USB In-1 combo card connector Connector Cards supportedWireless Internal Wlan and Bluetooth wireless Microphone-in connector, stereo Headphones/speakers connectorVideo Vostro A840 Vostro A860 Video type Integrated on system board, hardware Active area X/Y 303.36 x 344.23 x Dimensions Audio Vostro A840 Vostro A860 Speaker One 4-ohm speaker206 mm 8.11 inches 209.5 mm 8.24 inches 320 mm 12.6 inches 359.3 mm 14.14 inches 15/30 Pixel pitch 2373 255 Power Consumption Display Vostro A840 Vostro A860 Viewing angles40/40 Max with no inverter losses Touch Pad Vostro A840 Vostro A860 240 cpiSize 53.4 mm 2.10 inches 40 to 65C -40 to 149F Coin-cell battery CR-2032 To 35C 32 to 95F Continuous Output power 65 W Rated output voltage 137.2 mm 5.4 inches Weight with cables Kg 0.9 lbInput frequency 50-60 Hz Output current +/-1.0 VDC AC Adapter Vostro A840 Physical Vostro A840 Vostro A860 Height03 kg 4.47 lb 46 kg 5.42 lb Spectrum that simulates user environment Grms110 G 163 G Airborne containment level G2 or lower as defined by Troubleshooting Error Messages Do not use these characters in filenames T E N D E D M E M O R Y S I Z E H a S HARD-DISK Drive Controller Failure Y B O a R D C L O C K L I N E F a I L U R E For Troubleshooting Optional ROM has failed. Contact Dell see Contacting Dell on Try again System Messages Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Insert the Drivers and Utilities media Shut down and restart the computer Troubleshooting Tips Power ProblemsFollow these tips when troubleshooting your computer Ensure that the display is connected and powered on T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G Memory Problems Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not start up Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics onComputer stops responding Program stops responding Program crashes repeatedlySolid blue screen appears Other software problems Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Support Center Alerts technical support alerts relevant to your computer Reinstalling Software Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesDrivers Identifying Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities Media Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver Manually Reinstalling Drivers Using Microsoft Windows System Restore You can restore your operating system in the following waysRestoring Your Operating System Using the Operating System Media Click StartClick Next and follow the remaining prompts on the screen Click Undo my last restoration and click Next Reinstalling Windows Reinstalling Software Reinstalling Software Document/Media/Label Contents Code Service Tag/ExpressFinding Information Computer Drivers and Utilities Media CD or DVD that may have Shipped with your computer Support DocumentationThis type of information may Have shipped with your Document/Media/Label Contents Dell Technology Guide Available at support.dell.com Finding Information Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist on Getting HelpObtaining Assistance Technical Support and Customer Service Online Services AutoTech Service Problems With Your Order Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditAutomated Order-Status Service Product Information Remember to fill out the Diagnostics Checklist Before You Call Getting Help Contacting Dell Getting Help Index License label Media Drivers and Utilities Service Tag Setup Power light conditions, 44 program crashes Warranty information Windows License label Windows Vista Program Compatibility wizard Wizards Index