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Apple MacBook Pro A1236 820-2850 BIOS

BIOS 820-2850 Added: Dec 4, 2018 RAR · 1.8 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandApple
ModelMacBook Pro A1236
Board number820-2850
Board maker (ODM)Apple
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size1.8 MB
AddedDecember 4, 2018
Updated
Original file nameApple MacBook Pro A1236 Apple WHITE ARROW MLB K18 820-2850-A.rar

Where to get the file

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Description

BIOS dump for the Apple MacBook Pro A1236, logic board 820-2850, supplied as a RAR archive of about 1.8 MB. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer when the firmware is corrupted or an update has failed. Confirm that the board number 820-2850 and the revision on your logic board match before writing anything, and read and save the original chip contents first so you can restore them if needed.

The catalog also lists 2 schematics, 2 boardview files, and 5 BIOS dumps for board 820-2850.

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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 Pro A1236 820-2850. 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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