Can not boot up after BIOS update

system BIOS update and restart the computer
black screen and nothing displayed

Some information provided: ThinkPad X200 Windows Vista Home Premium

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    Hi,
    Welcome to Lenovo Community Forums!
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    Location of CMOS battery and instructions for removal can be found in the hardware maintenance manual.
    Try updating your docking station firmware as well.
    Do post back if issue persists after performing the above troubleshooting steps.
    Best regards,
    Mithun.
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    Z.
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  • Boot issues after bios update (U430 touch)

    Hi all,
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    Welcome to Lenovo Community Forums!
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    The system does not support a backflash feature, Reflashing the BIOS might need to be done in Lenovo Service Depot,  
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    Downside will be Deletion of current files and documents and back up will be required.
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    Solid Cruver
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    hi connorjacob,
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