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Answer» So I have a Dell Studio 1535 (model number PP33L) that I ACCIDENTALLY flashed with the 1555's BIOS. Now I'm stuck on an error screen that doesn't even go into BIOS. Is there a way I can save this laptop short of replacing the mobo? I don't think my mobo has a removable BIOS chip as far as I can tell and I've searched the internet without luck of fixing the BIOS. ...Is there a way I can save this laptop short of replacing the mobo?...No.There are repair shops that could unsolder the BIOS chip and replace it with a new one, and there are in-place flashers with kind of claws that fit over the chip, but the fee may be in the same league as a new mobo. For what it's worth, used complete 1535s go for about $200 or less right now. So think about if it is worth spending that money on resurrecting what was a "good midrange laptop" (a review) 5 years ago. Also, anyone thinking about flashing their BIOS, make *censored* sure (a) you truly do need to do it to fix an actual existing problem (B) you use the right image. Better still pay a repair shop to do it, that way it's their problem not yours. How does one accidentaly flash the BIOS ? ?Like Salmon Trout said, The cost of replacing the chip is about the price of the motherboard. However, the old motherboard has some value as a source of placement parts. Quote from: patio on September 14, 2013, 08:25:52 PM How does one accidentaly flash the BIOS ? ? He deliberately flashed the BIOS; he "accidentally" used an image file for a different Dell model. As to why anybody would want to flash a laptop BIOS anyhow, there are a number of possible reasons ranging from unlocking to trying to get the thing to work properly. I have read on forums that the Studio 1535 was known to be a bit flaky, especially when first released, and indeed Dell released 4 "recommended" updates in less than 2 months shortly after releasing the model. There were a number of unofficial "modded" BIOSes around too. A02 June 26, 2008 Improve Audio quality. A03 July 7, 2008 1. The Wireless Switch setting can be saved in this version 2. Support the CPUs, T1500, T2410 and T5750. A05 July 31, 2008 Fixed CD-Eject abnormally in Vista64 with 4G RAM. A06 August 12, 2008 1. Added enhancement for Wifi catcher function. 2. Added enhancement for Embedded controller. Yeah I've been debating to just stick it on ebay to sell as it is. Can't decide if I want to go through the trouble of tearing it apart and selling it piece by piece or just as a whole. I was trying to update the BIOS SINCE I was having hardware issues with the HD. It actually had a weird version of BIOS on it, X04 if I remember correctly before I updated to the wrong one. Can't seem to evoke any safety BIOS feature like the Crisis Recovery for Phoenix. So I'm a little at lost what to do with the blasted thing.This is ONLY a reference. NOT recommend. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaA9kIuloa4 Yes, there are people who who fix the BIOS the hard way. Fort them it is a hobby. For more, search keywords fix bad bios and gets lots of free advice, moist of it not very helpful to the OP. But I like the idea of selling it on eBay and buying a good one.How much do you think a bricked 2008 model laptop with a flaky reputation will go for on eBay? People in my town give stuff like this AWAY, if they can find anyone to take it. |
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