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May 13th, 2020 20:00

BIOS deleted Dell Vostro 1520

 
I went to install the update of the AO8 bios on my desktop and in the middle of the process the computer crashed, and I turn off and I don't start anymore, what can I do to get my desktop back?

 

 
 
 
 

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May 14th, 2020 05:00

You could try removing the CMOS (coin cell) battery from the MB and see if that resets the BIOS but I highly doubt it would help. And to remove the battery you have to remove the entire motherboard from the system as detailed here. Unfortunately the MB is probably bricked and cannot be recovered short of sending the system to Dell if they would even work on it. Plus Dell would not recover the BIOS but in all likelihood would replace the MB. But on a system that is approaching 11 years old I would suggest you look into a new system.

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May 14th, 2020 16:00

turning off power in the middle of bios flash is a big no no.  If bios flash crashes, just let it restart.  Do not power off ever.

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