This document is the user manual for the NetVista™ A40 series computers, providing information about the features and technical specifications of different models.
This guide covers safety precautions, model identification, and physical specifications for the NetVista A40 desktop, minitower, and microtower variants. It lists the available model types (AAO, AAOp, A40i) and includes warnings for handling lithium batteries and laser drives.
Detailed sections describe the installation of external accessories, internal components for each chassis type, system configuration updates, and procedures for battery replacement, firmware updates, and address map handling. Appendices provide extended safety information and trademark details.
| Model variants | AAO (6830, 6831, 6840), AAOp (6837, 6841, 6847), A40i (2251, 2271) |
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| Battery part number | 33F8354 |
Disconnect power from all devices, ground the cables, and remove all network and telephone connections before opening the computer.
Only the IBM‑recommended battery with part number 33F8354 may be used.