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Lenovo ThinkPad T420 BIOS (REV G)

BIOS Added: May 11, 2023 ZIP · 5.3 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelThinkPad T420
RevisionG
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size5.3 MB
AddedMay 11, 2023
Updated
Original file nameLENOVO_THINKPAD_T420_NZ3_SWG_REV_G_LNVH_41_AB5800_G00G_HM67_N12P.zip

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Description

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LENOVO THINKPAD T420 NZ3 SWG REV G LNVH-41-AB5800-G00G HM67 N12P-NS1-S-A

BIOS dump for the Lenovo ThinkPad T420 laptop, revision G, supplied as a ZIP archive of about 5.3 MB under the original file name LENOVO_THINKPAD_T420_NZ3_SWG_REV_G_LNVH_41_AB5800_G00G_HM67_N12P.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 writing anything, confirm that the model and revision of your machine match the file, and save a full read of the original chip contents as a backup.

The catalog also lists 1 schematic and 9 BIOS dumps for the Lenovo ThinkPad T420.

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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 T420. 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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