Apple A1398 820-3787 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Apple |
| Model | A1398 |
| Board number | 820-3787 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Apple |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 4.5 MB |
| Added | June 20, 2020 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | Apple_MacBook_Pro_Retina_15'_A1398_2013_J45G_DVT_KEPLER_820_3787.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 A1398 laptop, board number 820-3787, supplied as a 4.5 MB RAR archive. The original file name refers to a MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch A1398 board, so the board number is the key identifier to match against your own hardware. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted firmware image or a failed update.
For board 820-3787 the catalog also has 1 schematic, 1 boardview file, and 5 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 A1398 820-3787. 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.