Dell 17R LA-9983P BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell |
| Model | 17R |
| Board number | LA-9983P, LA-9984P |
| Board maker (ODM) | Compal |
| Revision | 1.0 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 3.6 MB |
| Added | June 7, 2021 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | BIOS Dell Dell 17R LA-9983P LA-9984P VBW10 VBW11 R1.0.rar |
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Description
BIOS dump for the Dell 17R laptop, covering board numbers LA-9983P and LA-9984P from Compal, PCB revision 1.0. The archive is about 3.6 MB and is named with the VBW10 and VBW11 BIOS versions. 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 your board number and revision match before flashing, and read out and save the original chip contents first so you have a way back if something goes wrong.
For board LA-9983P the catalog also has 4 schematics.
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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 17R LA-9983P. 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.