BIOS archive for the Dell Inspiron 15-3537 laptop on the VBW01 platform, Compal board LA-9982P revision 3.0, with firmware version A02 noted in the name, 3.45 MB RAR. LA-xxxxP numbers are Compal's motherboard format, and VBW01 is the matching project code. The dump is used to reprogram the SPI flash chip with an external programmer after a corrupted update or no-POST fault. Check the board number and revision on the PCB, read and keep the original chip first, and confirm the image size suits the flash.
The button opens the matching file on RM Schematics, or a source page if it is not catalogued there yet. The original attachment is from @biosarchive. Enginerys does not host this file.
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The same file was posted more than once. If one link is dead, try the next.
| Channel | Posted | |
|---|---|---|
| @biosarchive | 23 Apr 2018 | Open file on RM Schematics |
| @generalbios | 8 Oct 2023 | Open file on RM Schematics |
How to open a .rar file
Compressed archive — the usual wrapper for a schematic + boardview pair or a BIOS + EC set.
Back up your own chip before writing any dump, and match the full board number and revision. Flashing guide →