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Dell 15 3537 VBW00 LA-9981P BIOS

BIOS LA-9981P Added: Jul 21, 2022 RAR · 7.9 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
Model15 3537
Board numberLA-9981P
PlatformVBW00
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size7.9 MB
Markstested by uploader, includes EC firmware
AddedJuly 21, 2022
Updated
Original file nameDELL_15_3537_VBW00_LA_9981P_REV_1_0A00_2013_05_24_WORKING_BIOS_&KBEC.rar

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Description

BIOS dump for the Dell 15 3537 laptop, Compal board LA-9981P, revision 1.0, platform VBW00. The uploader marked it as tested and it includes EC/KBC firmware, so the embedded controller code is part of the package. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Confirm that the board number LA-9981P and revision 1.0 match your motherboard before flashing, and save the original chip contents first so you can restore them if needed.

The catalog also lists 5 schematics, 2 boardview files, and 11 BIOS dumps for board LA-9981P.

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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: Dell 15 3537 VBW00 LA-9981P. 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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