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    Studio 1555 bricked. Help!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by zaimi, May 12, 2010.

  1. zaimi

    zaimi Notebook Enthusiast

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    I badly need your help in reviving my Dell Studio 1555 that got bricked while updating the ver. A11 BIOS.
    nothing to display on screen after turn on power.
    any help is greatly appreciated!!! otherwise it's case of big repair cost as unfortunately my warranty expired just last month. :(
     
    zaimi, May 12, 2010
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  2. T_Sous

    T_Sous Notebook Geek

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    Odd, I just did a A11 update not to long ago and went smoothly. Try this I'm not sure if it will work but its worth a shot:


    1) Turn off the computer

    2) Remove Battery and disconnect the power cord.

    3) Wait, for 5ish minutes (read several places to wait for 20 minutes)

    4) Plug the power cord back in (Dont reinsert the battery)

    5) Hold down the Insert/Scroll button, hold the power button down for 20-30 seconds. Nothing may happen until you release the power button. When you release the power button hold the Insert/Scroll button)

    6) Restart, and try to get into bios

    ^ from another forum

    It's worth a shot.. Best of luck
     
    T_Sous, May 12, 2010
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  3. zaimi

    zaimi Notebook Enthusiast

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    T_Sous,
    Did u mean Insert+Scroll button and Scroll button are ↑,↓,←,→ button? if so, i hold down Insert+↓ then hold power button but the power is on then it goes off. nothing happened even i still hold down that 3 buttons. help me T_Sous
     
    zaimi, May 12, 2010
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    zaimi Notebook Enthusiast

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    Problem settled!
    my 1555 is alive again using Phoenix BIOS Recovery Program..now i have no fear if my system brick when BIOS upgrading fail.. :D
     
    zaimi, May 18, 2010
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