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Dell Inspiron 3520 HDL50 LA-L946P BIOS

BIOS LA-L946P Added: Jun 24, 2023 RAR · 24 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
ModelInspiron 3520
Board numberLA-L946P
PlatformHDL50
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size24 MB
AddedJune 24, 2023
Updated
Original file nameDELL_INSPIRON_3520_10MA_HDL50_LA_L946P_REV_1_0_A00_2022_04_21.rar

Where to get the file

Opens the matching file on RM Schematics, or its source details if it is not catalogued there yet.

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Description

From the original post:
DELL INSPIRON 3520 10MA HDL50 LA-L946P REV.1.0 A00 2022.04.21

BIOS dump for the Dell Inspiron 3520 laptop, board LA-L946P revision 1.0, platform HDL50, built by Compal and packaged as a RAR archive of about 24.2 MB. A dump like this is used to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match the file, and save the original chip contents as a backup. The original file name also carries an A00 tag and a 2022.04.21 date, which can help you tell it apart from other builds.

For board LA-L946P the catalog also has 2 schematics, 1 boardview file, and 1 BIOS dump.

Description generated from the catalog data. ·

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 Inspiron 3520 HDL50 LA-L946P. 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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