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updating bios how important? for lenovo G505s

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September 30, 2014 8:01:01 PM

i have v1.01 bios do i really need to update to 3.00 the update only says (Fix CPU temperature between T1(50¡ãC)~T2(90¡ãC) does not meet the fan duty.) my laptop does get hot but never shuts down plus i have a laptop cooler.

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a b D Laptop
September 30, 2014 8:05:31 PM

Only update the BIOS if you are having serious issues.
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a b D Laptop
September 30, 2014 8:05:51 PM

If it helps prolong the longevity of your laptop I would do it.

Flashing the BIOS is no big deal as long as you follow the instructions exactly.
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a b D Laptop
September 30, 2014 8:06:46 PM

There is always a chance you could brick the board , then you would have a useless laptop.
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a b D Laptop
September 30, 2014 8:15:58 PM

There's a chance of messing up a laptop with any update, not just the BIOS.

Just let the OP do whatever he's comfortable with. If he's not comfortable trying to flash the BIOS after reading the instructions, then he doesn't have to.
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a b D Laptop
September 30, 2014 8:22:14 PM

Updating the BIOS carries the inherit risk of bricking the BIOS (most companies say that there is a 4-8% chance of this happening), so you should only do it if there is something that is needed...(functionality and/or hardware issues). Updating the operating system and programs can cause OS problems - but you can fix that by a format/reinstall of the OS. Most people don't have an EEPROM burner with the software necessary to program the BIOS chip.

I have bricked a couple of motherboards from this - and generally the manufacturer will charge you $40-$50 for a new BIOS chip (with the latest BIOS installed).
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