Dell Vostro A840 / A860 (models PP38L / PP37L) are mid-2008 entry-level business notebooks aimed at small/medium businesses and emerging markets. They share the same platform (Intel GM965 Express chipset / ICH8M) and many components, differing mainly in screen size.
F287H (also listed as 0F287H, F286H, G069H, R988H, 312-0818, etc.) is a compatible battery part number for both the A840 and A860 (and related models such as Vostro 1014/1015/1088 and Inspiron 1410). It is typically a 4-cell or 6-cell Li-ion “smart” battery (commonly ~11.1 V / 48 Wh for 6-cell variants; some listings note 14.8 V / 32 Wh for 4-cell).
Notes: Exact configurations (CPU, RAM, HDD, optical drive, wireless, OS, battery) varied by region and order. Offerings may differ; check the specific unit via Start → Help and Support or the Service Tag for precise details.
These were budget-oriented systems from 2008 and are now obsolete for modern use (limited to older OSes, integrated graphics only, and max 4 GB RAM). Replacement parts (including F287H batteries and motherboards) remain available from third-party suppliers. Official Dell manuals (Setup & Quick Reference Guide and Service Manual) provide full details and disassembly instructions.
CategoryVostro A840Vostro A860Display14.1" WXGA (active-matrix TFT), ~1280×80015.6" HD (active-matrix TFT), 1366×768ProcessorIntel Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual-Core, or Celeron (single/dual-core); L1 32 KB instr. + 32 KB data per core; L2 512 KB–4 MB per core (model-dependent); FSB 667/800 MHzSameChipsetIntel GM965 Express / ICH8MSameMemory2× user-accessible SODIMM sockets; DDR2; modules 512 MB / 1 GB / 2 GB; min 512 MB; max 4 GB (dual-channel)SameGraphicsIntegrated Intel Extreme Graphics / GMA X3100 (hardware-accelerated); up to 128 MB shared system memorySameStorageSATA HDD (typical configs up to ~120–160 GB, 5400 rpm)Same (often higher capacity options)Optical DriveOptional DVD±RW or comboSameAudioHigh-definition (Azalia) dual-channel; Conexant CX20561-12Z controller; mic + stereo headphone/speakers connectors; internal speakerSameCommunications10/100 Ethernet (onboard); v.92 modem (RJ-11); optional WLAN/Bluetooth Mini-CardSamePorts & Slots2× USB 2.0, VGA, RJ-45, RJ-11, IEEE 1394, 3-in-1 card reader, mic/headphone; PC Card slot on A860Same + PC CardBattery4-cell or 6-cell smart Li-ion (F287H / related part numbers common); ~11.1 V (6-cell) or 14.8 V (4-cell); charge time ~4 hours (off)SameDimensions (approx.)Height 31.1–35.6 mm; Width 340 mm; Depth 250 mm; Weight ~2.03 kg (with 4-cell)Height 31.5–36.8 mm; Width 376 mm; Depth 255 mm; Weight ~2.46 kg (with 4-cell)OtherTouchpad; keyboard (86–90 keys depending on region); coin-cell battery; system fanSame
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