Hi so recently, I tried updating the BIOS of my laptop which I later learned was the incorrect version. Anyway during the update, the sysem froze up but the fan and display was still running. I left it for a couple hours and saw no progress. Later on, I had to forcefully shuf down the computer by removing all power. However when I plugged back in the charger, the computer didn't recognise it at all. When I press the power button, I get nothing. So far I've exhausted almost all of the basic troubleshooting and tried removing the CMOS battery. These efforts led to no progress and I'm almost convinced that this is a result of a corrupted BIOS chip. The laptop I was using was a Acer Aspire 7720Z, it's a rather old model but prior to the update was booting and running as normal. So considering that only after the failed BIOS update, the computer would not start I would have to assume it's somehow related to that. So I'm thinking of investing in a CH314A EPROM programmer which is said to reflash the BIOS firmware but I do have some concerns.
- In your experience/knowledge, is it normal for a laptop to be completely unresponsive after a failed BIOS/corrupted BIOS chip?
- Would you recommend using the CH314A programmer on laptop that shows no signs of power?
I fear that the motherboard is dead, so I'm really hoping this is just a corrupt BIOS issue. Considering the age of the laptop, replacing. a motherboard would be as cost equivalent to buying a new PC. So any assistance would be appreciated, thank you.
- In your experience/knowledge, is it normal for a laptop to be completely unresponsive after a failed BIOS/corrupted BIOS chip?
- Would you recommend using the CH314A programmer on laptop that shows no signs of power?
I fear that the motherboard is dead, so I'm really hoping this is just a corrupt BIOS issue. Considering the age of the laptop, replacing. a motherboard would be as cost equivalent to buying a new PC. So any assistance would be appreciated, thank you.