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‎03-12-2013 02:14 PM

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The BIOS chip. I determined from all the information that I was able to find that the BIOS was corrupted, and there was no way I could get it to start, or boot to any device. I figured replacing the BIOS chip was the last thing I could do to try and fix it before replacing the motherboard.  

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‎03-12-2013 02:25 PM

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So you physically cut the chip of the Motherboard? 

 

The BIOS chip doesn't supposed to be a removable piece unless you cut it off which isn't suggested. 

 

THX

 

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‎03-12-2013 02:52 PM

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I determined from all the information I was able to find that the BIOS was corrupted, and that there was no way to get it to start, or to boot to any device. I decided I had nothing to loose by trying to replace the BIOS chip. I found the BIOS chip on the motherboard, and sucessfully removed it. I then ordered a replacement chip from My Tech, as I found this on one of the HP forums. When it arrives, I will solder it to the board, and hopefully it will start.

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‎03-12-2013 02:56 PM

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Yes, I clipped the legs on the chip, then removed the legs with a soldering iron and tweezers

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‎03-12-2013 04:44 PM

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RDR.

 

The new BIOS chip.

 

Will it come preprogramed???

 

If not you will need some type of SPEG and a clean BIOS file to program the new BIOS chip.

 

I hope it will come preprogramed.

 

REO

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‎03-12-2013 05:11 PM

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Yes the chip is preprogrammed. I was looking at buying a programmer and programing it myself, but the BIOS file from HP has 2 bin files. I did not know which one was the right one.

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‎03-12-2013 05:29 PM

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RDR

 

Good call.

 

I read BIOS chips all the time.

 

I have stayed clear of reprogramming them.

 

Good luck and I would like a detailed post on your progress.

 

REO

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‎03-12-2013 05:37 PM

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I will. The chip should be here by the end of the week.

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‎03-18-2013 05:13 PM

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The new chip would not work. Now I only have a dead board, but I could not get the laptop CMOS to reset the BIOS to default. It just kept shutting down, and restarting in a continueous loop. Maybe the chip supplier is not selling a good product. but other people on the HP forum bought replacement chips from this guy and had success. I have a programmer of my own, but the HP BIOS files all have 2 bin files and I guess you have to have the capability to program the chip with both files.

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‎03-18-2013 05:15 PM

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Does HP sell programmed chips? I am not willing to pay what they would want to send it in for repairs. It would be cheaper to buy a used motherboard on ebay.

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