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05-10-2021 02:17 PM
Hello!
I have HP Pavilion dm3-2015er.
My current BIOS version is F 15.
I have downloaded the softpaq from HP website with F28 A BIOS (several years ago, in 2013).
But I canot update it.
I used Win 8 64bit and Win7. I tried also to do it via UEFI diagnostic tool.
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05-19-2021 11:53 AM
Unfortunately, your notebook is way outside of its expected life cycle.
What that means for me is that I can't find any information or drivers/software on the official HP websites for your notebook.
At this point I recommend that you do not update the BIOS.The Winflash version of the update is the only one that is likely to work.
It is suggested that you make a backup of the current BIOS version before attempting an update.
If there is a glitch while attempting to update the BIOS, the notebook may become a brick.
You may not want to hear the following, but I would be remiss if I did not state it.
It may be time to source a more modern notebook if your current one no longer suits your needs or desired operating
system.
I am a volunteer forum member. If my suggestion helped you solve your issue, help others by marking that post as the accepted solution. Say thanks by clicking on the Yes button next to the "was this reply helpful?"
05-19-2021 11:53 AM
Unfortunately, your notebook is way outside of its expected life cycle.
What that means for me is that I can't find any information or drivers/software on the official HP websites for your notebook.
At this point I recommend that you do not update the BIOS.The Winflash version of the update is the only one that is likely to work.
It is suggested that you make a backup of the current BIOS version before attempting an update.
If there is a glitch while attempting to update the BIOS, the notebook may become a brick.
You may not want to hear the following, but I would be remiss if I did not state it.
It may be time to source a more modern notebook if your current one no longer suits your needs or desired operating
system.
I am a volunteer forum member. If my suggestion helped you solve your issue, help others by marking that post as the accepted solution. Say thanks by clicking on the Yes button next to the "was this reply helpful?"