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Apple A1707 820-00281 BIOS

BIOS 820-00281 Added: Apr 25, 2022 RAR · 13 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandApple
ModelA1707
Board number820-00281
Board maker (ODM)Apple
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size13 MB
AddedApril 25, 2022
Updated
Original file nameAPPLE MACKBOOK PRO A1707 820-00281-A BIOS.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

From the original post:
APPLE MACKBOOK PRO A1707 820-00281-A BIOS

BIOS dump for the Apple MacBook Pro A1707 laptop, board number 820-00281 (the file name lists revision A, 820-00281-A). The archive is a RAR of about 13.2 MB. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after corruption or a failed firmware update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision on your logic board match the file, and back up the original chip contents first. The source post only gives the title, so no chip size, cleaning status or other extras are listed here.

For board 820-00281 the catalog also has 3 schematics, 2 boardview files, and 2 BIOS dumps.

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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 A1707 820-00281. 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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