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    Should I update BIOS - Acer Aspire 4730Z

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by DickJagger, Aug 31, 2009.

  1. DickJagger

    DickJagger Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have no issues whatsoever with this laptop, but just saw that there is a newer version of the BIOS available from Acer. Should this be updated? What precautions should I take before doing so?

    Thanks.
     
    DickJagger, Aug 31, 2009
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  2. TehSuigi

    TehSuigi Notebook Virtuoso

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    Any BIOS upgrade is inherently risky, because if anything goes wrong you have a completely unbootable system. That means sending it back to Acer to have a complete motherboard replacement.
    You should only upgrade your BIOS if/when Acer tells you to.
    And if your system is working just fine, why bother with the hassle?

    If you do plan on upgrading anyway, make sure you've got a backup of your data just in case, and that your laptop is plugged into the wall power.
     
    TehSuigi, Aug 31, 2009
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  3. DickJagger

    DickJagger Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks TehSuigi, I also saw similar advice after posting this and decided not to bother with it. Also, I couldn't determine from the Acer website what the newer version of the BIOS v1.2 contained. I am not going to do it.
     
    DickJagger, Sep 2, 2009
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  4. TeeJay 44

    TeeJay 44 Notebook Deity

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    Thank you for treading on the side of caution and asking for advise first.
    +1 to you.
     
    TeeJay 44, Sep 2, 2009
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