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    Can a Dell tech guy actually repair my "broken" BIOS?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by alex09, Nov 6, 2009.

  1. alex09

    alex09 Notebook Guru

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    Hey,

    I just tried to flash my XPS 16 BIOS and the thing freezed... so it won't boot anymore. Just called Dell to make an appointment with a tech guy next week.

    Can that guy really help me? Or is my XPS doomed to be garbage from now on?
     
    alex09, Nov 6, 2009
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  2. fred2028

    fred2028 Sexy member

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    He will replace your mobo. I had this problem twice.

    Tell him to replace your RAM also. Apparently that was the cause of mine.
     
    fred2028, Nov 6, 2009
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    alex09 Notebook Guru

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    Puh, that is good news. Thanks fred!
     
    alex09, Nov 6, 2009
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    fred2028 Sexy member

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    No problem. When you comp is back in 1 piece, update your BIOS before he leaves.
     
    fred2028, Nov 6, 2009
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