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Dell Inspiron 5537 VBW01 LA-9982P BIOS

BIOS LA-9982P Added: Jan 20, 2018 RAR · 3.5 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
ModelInspiron 5537
Board numberLA-9982P
PlatformVBW01
Board maker (ODM)Compal
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size3.5 MB
AddedJanuary 20, 2018
Updated
Original file nameVBW01 LA-9982P_Inspiron 5537.rar

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Description

BIOS dump for the Dell Inspiron 5537 laptop, board LA-9982P, platform VBW01, from the Compal design (original file VBW01 LA-9982P_Inspiron 5537.rar, about 3.5 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 writing anything, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match the file, and save the original chip contents as a backup so you can restore them if needed.

The catalog also lists 6 schematics, 3 boardview files, and 12 BIOS dumps for board LA-9982P.

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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 Inspiron 5537 VBW01 LA-9982P. 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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