Apple 820-2530 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Apple |
| Board number | 820-2530 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Apple |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 1.3 MB |
| Added | December 19, 2018 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | 820-2530-A.rar |
Where to get the file
Opens the matching file on RM Schematics, or its source details if it is not catalogued there yet.
Alternative links
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Description
BIOS dump for the Apple laptop with board number 820-2530, supplied as the archive 820-2530-A.rar (about 1.3 MB). Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted firmware image or a failed update. The facts do not list a flash chip size, a revision or any cleaned regions, so confirm the board number on your logic board before doing anything. Read and back up the original chip contents first, so you can restore them if the new image does not behave as expected.
The catalog also lists 4 schematics, 5 boardview files, and 3 BIOS dumps for board 820-2530.
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Questions about this file
How do I flash this BIOS dump?
Write it to the SPI flash chip with a programmer such as the CH341A and a SOIC8 clip. Read and keep the original contents first, and check that the chip size matches the dump.
Will this BIOS work on my board?
Only if the board number and revision match: Apple 820-2530. Dumps from a different board or revision can leave the board dead.
What does “clean ME” mean?
The Intel ME region in the dump has been reset, so it can be used on another board of the same model. Keep your original dump and transfer serial numbers if needed.