Apple A1237 820-2179 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Apple |
| Model | A1237 |
| Board number | 820-2179 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Apple |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 1.8 MB |
| Added | June 13, 2021 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | BIOS A1237 M82 MLB SVT 051-7273 820-2179.rar |
Where to get the file
Opens the matching file on RM Schematics, or its source details if it is not catalogued there yet.
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Description
BIOS dump for the Apple A1237 laptop, logic board number 820-2179, supplied as a RAR archive of about 1.8 MB. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer when the firmware is corrupted or an update has failed. Before flashing, confirm that the board number printed on your logic board matches 820-2179, and save the original chip contents as a backup. The original file name also references M82 and 051-7273, which may help you cross-check the board revision against your own hardware.
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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 A1237 820-2179. 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.