Lenovo ThinkPad L380 TYPE 17821-2M BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lenovo |
| Model | ThinkPad L380 |
| Board number | 17821-2M |
| Platform | TYPE |
| Board maker (ODM) | Wistron |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 6.1 MB |
| BIOS chip size | 2 MB |
| Added | April 5, 2022 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | ThinkPad L380 (type 20M5, 20M6) 17821-2m r0ruj15w.rar |
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Description
BIOS dump for the Lenovo ThinkPad L380 laptop, board number 17821-2M, with the Wistron ODM and platform TYPE, sized for a 2 MB flash chip. The archive is a RAR file of about 6.1 MB, original name "ThinkPad L380 (type 20M5, 20M6) 17821-2m r0ruj15w.rar". Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. Before writing anything, 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 17821-2M the catalog also has 3 BIOS dumps.
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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 ThinkPad L380 TYPE 17821-2M. 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.