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Apple A1708 820-00840 BIOS

BIOS 820-00840 Added: Nov 26, 2022 ZIP · 0.4 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandApple
ModelA1708
Board number820-00840
Board maker (ODM)Apple
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size0.4 MB
AddedNovember 26, 2022
Updated
Original file nameA1708_820-00840-A_U2890.bin.zip

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Description

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A1708_820-00840-A_U2890.bin

BIOS dump for the Apple A1708 laptop, board number 820-00840, supplied as a ZIP archive around 0.4 MB with the original file name A1708_820-00840-A_U2890.bin. 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 board number and revision on your logic board match the file before flashing, and back up the original chip contents first, since a wrong image can leave the machine unable to start.

The catalog also lists 3 schematics, 3 boardview files, and 5 BIOS dumps for board 820-00840.

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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 A1708 820-00840. 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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