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Apple MacBook Air A1466 820-00165 BIOS

BIOS 820-00165 Added: Feb 7, 2022 ZIP · 4.2 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandApple
ModelMacBook Air A1466
Board number820-00165
Board maker (ODM)Apple
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size4.2 MB
AddedFebruary 7, 2022
Updated
Original file nameBIOS MACBOOK AIR A1466 (820-00165-A).zip

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Description

BIOS dump for the Apple MacBook Air A1466, board number 820-00165, supplied as a ZIP archive of about 4.2 MB under the original file name BIOS MACBOOK AIR A1466 (820-00165-A).zip. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption 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 so you can restore them if something goes wrong.

The catalog also lists 4 schematics, 2 boardview files, and 11 BIOS dumps for board 820-00165.

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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 MacBook Air A1466 820-00165. 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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