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Lenovo ThinkPad L460 BL460 NM-A651 BIOS (REV 1.0)

BIOS NM-A651 Added: Jul 20, 2024 ZIP · 6.9 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelThinkPad L460
Board numberNM-A651
PlatformBL460
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size6.9 MB
AddedJuly 20, 2024
Updated
Original file nameThinkpad L460 (BL460 NM-A651 rev 1.0).zip

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Description

BIOS dump for the Lenovo ThinkPad L460 laptop, board NM-A651 (platform BL460, Compal design), revision 1.0. The package is a ZIP archive of about 6.9 MB, original file name Thinkpad L460 (BL460 NM-A651 rev 1.0).zip. Technicians use a 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 NM-A651 and revision 1.0 match the motherboard in front of you, and read out and save the original chip contents as a backup.

For board NM-A651 the catalog also has 2 schematics and 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 ThinkPad L460 BL460 NM-A651. 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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