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Lenovo IdeaPad 500 LA-C851P BIOS

BIOS LA-C851P Added: Feb 26, 2019 ZIP · 4.5 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelIdeaPad 500
Board numberLA-C851P
Board maker (ODM)Compal
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size4.5 MB
AddedFebruary 26, 2019
Updated
Original file nameLenovo_IdeaPad_500_15ISK,_LA_C851P.zip

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

Lenovo IdeaPad 500 laptop BIOS dump for board LA-C851P, an ODM board from Compal. The archive is a ZIP of about 4.5 MB, with the original file name Lenovo_IdeaPad_500_15ISK,_LA_C851P.zip. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this 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 read and save the original chip contents as a backup.

For board LA-C851P the catalog also has 11 BIOS dumps.

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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: Lenovo IdeaPad 500 LA-C851P. 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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