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Hello, I am trying to fix a laptop that has been broken for years but cant seem to get it to work. I am now trying to reset the bios and I haven't been able to succeed.http:// this is the link for my dropbox download but if you don't feel comfortable downloading this one, its here under bios
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So I have tried downloading it and putting it on a flash drive as is but I also tried to make a bootable usb using rufus and I still don't know how to get it to work. It does however (when I type DIR in the dos prompt) bring up a list of the contents of the drive (a bunch of autorun files) and when I try to run them, the system says bad file name. I have no idea if I'm doing this right so someone please help me! Much thanks for whoever is bold enough to step up to my challenge :)
 
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So in this case when I want to run it, I would type the file name (1545_A14) just like I saw the name Steam for example?

By broken, I mean the machine not detecting any hard drive that is inserted into the slot. I don't think the contacts are actually broken but it could be a possibility. it takes longer post time also if that helps.
 
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This is a picture of what it says, not sure if I can use this for photo sharing but ill try either way. I tried entering DIR and then typing the file name and I also tried it without the DIR and just entered the file name. It didn't work because it says Bad command or file name.
 
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No my computer is unable to run any os at the moment, other than that I believe I did everything you said. I copied the program using rufus and everything. Is there anything I could be typing wrong in the dos part? I know it demands really specific things.
 
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You copy the exe file by selecting it from the hdd / whatever you downloaded it to / the right mouse / copy

Rename that file so it's shorter. See if it makes a diff. In a command prompt type ren 1545_A14.EXE 1545.exe

Or try downloading the exe file again. It may have not finished downloading?


 
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It just says no operating system found because its not a bootable usb. I will try downloading it again too. I may try an older version also just to see if it works better.
 
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I don't really understand what you are telling me what to do... I have been using rufus but the last time I thought you ment to just copy and paste the raw file to the hard drive. while I have been listening and trying what you say, I have come up with a few of my own ways to solve this problem... I have installed hirens boot cd on my affected computer. I then transferred the bios application to the computer in which I could successfully load windows xp mini off a flash drive. then I tried to open the file and an error message came up. The ac adapter AND THE BATTERY need to be plugged in. I facepalmed at this moment because I realized whatever was affecting my computer took out almost everything with it. My computer no longer registers that the battery is connected. I was curious to see if this was the case, so I navigated to the setup page and sure enough, the battery wasn't operational.


*This has been sitting a while so I don't know if its just from not being used, but I think it would let me run the bios application even if the battery was low life.
* to further support my conclusion, the battery life indicator said communication error with the battery.
 
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You put a flash drive in a usb port run rufus select freedos.It'll format it, and it'll create a bootable flash drive with freedos

When this has been done copy the bios update to it. Dont put it in a folder.

Then reboot the computer. Boot from the flash drive

Type 1545_A14.EXE it should flash the BIOS

The BIOS exe file doesnt run in Windows it runs in DOS



 
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I did what you said and nothing happens :( I'm going to try different versions of the bios and do exactly what you said.






* Alright I did what you said and I finally got it to work today, the bad part is that the bios wont flash due to the battery malfunction. It still says communication error/ the battery needs to be replaced. I just bought a new battery and ill try flashing the bios then, it has been sitting a while so that may be what it needs. Thanks for your help so far and not dismissing my question!
 
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I got my battery today and reset the BIOS. It didn't help anything. My hard drive is still not detected but my battery works now. I might try to download the Serial ATA drivers but for now it's not working. Do you have any suggestions? I've tried 2 different drives but neither of them work.
 
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Alright, say I did that and they both work. What would be my next step? I know for a fact that one of the 2 hard drives work since the one I'm using in he pc was my old PS4 hdd. And I just need more space so that one became a spare.
 
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