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Apple A1502 BIOS

BIOS Added: Apr 11, 2021 ZIP · 4.5 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandApple
ModelA1502
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size4.5 MB
AddedApril 11, 2021
Updated
Original file nameMacBook_Pro_Retina_13_A1502_2013_2_4GHz_i5_4258_8GB_RAM_Logic_Board.zip

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 A1502 laptop, delivered as a ZIP archive of about 4.5 MB. The original file name refers to a MacBook Pro Retina 13 A1502 from 2013 with a 2.4GHz i5-4258 processor and 8GB RAM, logic board. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted firmware image or a failed update. Confirm that the model and board revision match your logic board before writing anything, and read and back up the original chip contents first.

For the Apple A1502 the catalog also has 3 schematics, 4 boardview files, and 11 BIOS dumps.

Description generated from the catalog data. ·

How to open it

A BIOS dump is written to the SPI flash chip with a programmer such as the CH341A and a SOIC8 clip. Read and save the original chip contents twice before writing.

Guide: Flash a Laptop BIOS with a CH341A Programmer →

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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 A1502. 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.

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