Apple A1278 820-2530 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Apple |
| Model | A1278 |
| Board number | 820-2530 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Apple |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 1.3 MB |
| Added | October 9, 2017 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | Apple A1278 820-2530-A BACKUP OK.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 A1278 laptop, board number 820-2530, supplied as a RAR archive named Apple A1278 820-2530-A BACKUP OK.rar. The file is about 1.3 MB. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision on your logic board match the file, and save the original chip contents as a backup first.
For board 820-2530 the catalog also has 4 schematics, 5 boardview files, and 3 BIOS dumps.
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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 A1278 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.