X120e BIOS update failed - any remedy?

Updating the BIOS through the Lenovo System Update software in Windows 7, hung at "Programming BIOS region" for a couple of hours, now won't boot at all (blank screen, fan, nothing else). Obviously an X120e is out of warranty (or this one is at least), is there anything to be done for this?
I'd rather not go back to the owner and say "Lenovo's software updates killed your hardware, but they'll be happy to sell you a new laptop" because I'm pretty sure it won't be a Lenovo in that case.

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Hello,
I need your help. I ran HP System Diagnostics following recent BSOD incidents (about 3) on my Pavilion dv6. I ran all the tests successfully except Memory Test as it takes 6 hours (approximately).
Interestingly the BIOS test came up with an error message "The System BIOS update failed. Failed reading BIOS image file". I tried running BIOS driver update from th HP website for my dv6 notebook but I am not sure it worked. During the update the computer would shut down - is that normal?
What can I do to check that my BIOS from 25 January 2013 is the current version? More importantly prevent future BSOD appearing. I have plenty of memory, so rather intrigued. Ran Norton and Microsoft Security and no viruses etc.
Hope you can help.
Many thanks,
Barbs

Hi,
So the system shut down is normal for BIOS update and if I can restart the computer, therefore assuming the update worked.
I checked HP System Diagnostics the BIOS test still returns with an error message "The System BIOS update failed. Failed reading BIOS image file".
Any other suggestions?
Thanks again,
Barbs

The system BIOS Updated failed

I have an HP Elitebook 820 G1.
Every time I try to upgrade the BIOS TO 1.04 , it says "The system BIOS Updated failed. Unable to open the Bios Signature file."
* I tried unsuccessfully using the HP_TOOLS And then the USB method.
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uninstall Norton better remove it for the update
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bios update failed : does not meet system requirements code 9994/9996 / Model ny801av-aba HP Pavilion p6100z cto Desktop windows vista basic current bios version 5.38, released 03/20/09. 4GB ram (3.5 useable) AMD semperon LE- 1300 socket am2+ code name sparta. M2N68-LA Motherboard BIOS update verision 5.49 released 08/24/09 (am trying to upgrade to a AMD phenom triple core 8400 2.1 gig that is why I am trying to update the bios, when I put it in I got nothing.)
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Figure 1: Error message
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the computer does not meet a certain minimum hardware or software requirement (examples: 4 GB minimum memory, 200 MB free disk space, or .NET version 2.0 required and 1.0 is installed) .
Usually, this error indicates the update is not needed for your computer and it should not be installed.

HP Compaq 8510w BIOS Update failed, stuck in bootloop.

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try it without naming the file. there is only one file that is a ROM filetype. That is the EUR5.14 file in the F5.14 BIOS update. There is also a F.5.11 available under XP. The OS does not matter as this is cross platform code that is loaded before the operating system.
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Pavilion g6-2235us bios update failed - error msg on boot

I've had trouble updating to Windows 8.1, so I did a bios update, as recommended by the HP Web Site, but it failed, and now the laptop won't boot. It displays error message "Your computer needs to be repaired:\bcd, error code 0xc0000034..." Additional info is available by hitting escape, and I can get into a black screen with options:
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I've been down all those paths, with no luck on proceeding any further. f10 shows me all the bios setup screens and the bios version shown is F29, the version that I tried to upgrade to.
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It turns out that the bios update actually succeeded, but something in the hard drive boot files got corrupted. I was able to make a Windows 8 Recovery USB stick on another machine, and finagle around to have the HP laptop reformat the hard drive to original factory condition. Fortunately, I made a very recent Macrium image before this most recent problem started, so the next step is to restore that image. With the new v. F29 bios, hopefully this beast will finally upgrade to Windows 8.1.

G550 BIOS update failed. Reset CMOS?

The BIOS update from Lenovo failed on my G550 rendering it useless. I get fan and HDD action and all LEDs light up but NOTHING on screen... The CMOS battery is soldered or glued in. Where are the CMOS jumpers?

Hello,
I'm new to BIOS issues, and this one sort of takes the cake. I tried to update my Lenovo G550 (serial 2958)'s BIOS to the updated x64_18CN44WW_(2.53) bios, and the computer crashed most of the way through. Now I'm dealing with a bricked Lenovo. I understand that there are warnings about letting the computer go to sleep before updating the BIOS, which I did, but I simply didn't look deeply enough to find these warnings before I attempted the update. But that doesn't matter now.
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I am attempting to update the BIOS on my T430 using the -s switch. I have downloaded version 1.20 from the Lenovo site. This version says that it includes a fix for the problem with -s. However, I am still unable to flash using -s. I get an error: secure flash authentication failed
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Here is a forum post from a few days ago with the same issue. You can look and see if this information helps you out any.
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Hi @AndreasN , welcome to the HP Forums. I understand you are looking for an instructional to install Windows 8.1 Pro x 32 on your Omni tablet.
If you are saying that you want to install a retail copy of Windows on it, I do not have an instructional for you and I have never done it on an Omni tablet. I cannot guarantee you wouldn't have any problems, but I can give you a few things you will need. Here are the drivers you will need:
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Why did my bios update failed to install

HP Pavillion Notebook DV7 4182NR
Product # XG843UA running Windows 7 Home premium
Bios update download failed (and installed failed)
Many updates suggested in last 2 months or so also failed when looking at history.
Why are my updates failing?
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HP Pavillion Notebook DV7 4182NR
Product # XG843UA running Windows 7 Home premium
Bios update download failed (and installed failed)
Many updates suggested in last 2 months or so also failed when looking at history.
Why are my updates failing?
Hi,
If you laptop works well, don't update it. If not, don't use HP Support Assistant or any other program for updating/downloading the BIOS!! Download it:
http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp55001-55500/sp55299.exe
manually to a folder, close all running applications (browser, etc..) and then install it by double clicking on it and following the instructions..
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BIOS Update failing to install via HP Support Assistant.

I have tried four times to install a BIOS update (Rom Family SSID 2AF7; Version 80.20Ap1) provided within the Support Assistant, on each occation the update fails to install. I get no error messages. The computer restarts, but the previous BIOS version (AMI 80.19 (2014-07-18)) remains installed.
I have tried stopping my antivirus program, but this didn't help. I have noticed that the command screen hangs with a flashing cursor, but no instructions are visible and then my computer restarts.
Is it possible that the update is corrupt? Any advice on how I should proceed would be welcome.
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I just tried it again.
Clicked HP Support Assistant
Selected Updates and Tuneups (! Important update available)
Checked off box for ! HP Consumer Desktop PC BIOS Update (ROM Family SSID 2AF7)
Clicked and then removed hands from keyboard and mouse
Download and install selected updates (1 update(s) 10.74MB)
Create restore point - check
Checking available disk space - check
Connecting to HP server - check
HP Consumer Desktop PC BIOS Update (ROM Family SSID 2AF7) - check
Downloading status bar comes on - check
Installing - check
A system32/cmd.exe dialog box appears, but I don't see any dialog in it
Dialog box disappears
Signing out
Restarting
Windows comes up
Same BIOS version and date as stated above
When I click HP Support assistand, and box comes up to ask if I want HP Support to make changes to my computer
I agree
The same box comes up again and I agree again
HP Support Assistant tells me that there is and important update - the same one I just installed
Hope that is a little more detail. I've tried this about 5 times now and have never interrupted the process.
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Bios Update Fail - Under Warranty but No Support

Hi,
New to the board and looking for some help. I have a w500 still in warranty. We have been having issues with running Vista and the machine not rebooting after hibernation. Today I found some time to run updates using the pre-loaded ThinkVantage software on the machine. There were quite a few on there including a Bios update... upon running the updates and the machine restarting at the end, I get a black screen.... and nothing... the power lights are on but not more.
I have called Lenovo tech support and they advised me that because I did the Bios update (as part of the many updates that were suggested I required) I have voided my warranty support for this problem.... apparantly I was made aware of this as part of the disclaimer prior to running the updates!!!
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In there you have the old bios versions : http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-74858#version
NO!!! Don't install that update (assuming the installer allows you to do that.)
That link is to the BIOS update for the ThinkPad W510 No wonder your machine may fail to boot correctly after installing that.
You want to create a bootable CD with the latest BIOS for the ThinkPad W500 which can be found at http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=MIGR-70354 There are links to earlier versions of the BIOS for the W500 at the bottom of that page as well, if you want to go back to the original version delivered out-of-the-box, but there's no real reason to do that.
Booting from a CD is probably the safest method of updating the BIOS, since it does only that update without interference from any other updates or software (Lenovo's system Update should really only allow BIOS updates to be installed separately from other updates). However, I don't know what happens when the updater finds that the existing BIOS on the machine is for another machine type (W510), assuming you've already tried installing the wrong update referenced in the posting above.

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I saw one thread that indicated this may be because I chose the option to keep my custom start up image when presented with the option, but I was afraid to choose anything else.
FYI, now the Lenovo update utility doesn't even tell me there's a BIOS update available...it's listed in my installation history as a successful update!
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Not problem, there is a key combo with the Shift or Cntrl key or something like that and doing the shutdown which unloads all rendering the Wiindows 8 system in true (Win7 equivalent) OFF. Just google Window 8 shutdown or hibernate. There is a lot on it out there. There is a way to change the OS to shut down that way by default but takes longer to boot each time. It is safer in my opinion since malware is not left loaded and running each time.
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BIOS update failed

I am asking for help!!!
[...] I installed a BIOS update the other day and while the update was still in progress my Laptop crashed. Ever since, I cannot boot my device.
I now know there was no need for this update but it has been done and now it is screwed.
As in many forums described my screen remains black, LEDs near Lock and Roll are flushing, the fan turns on, and the DVD drive makes some noise at the start.
I've got an "HP dv5 1199eg" and have tried to follow the steps to recover my BIOS on the web site below
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02693833&tmp_task=solveCategory&cc=us&dlc=en&la...
Can somebody please help by enhancing the information given on that website. I may not have done everthing needed to create my usb-key or haven't installed the .exe file properly.
Or my device might not be suitable for that!?
Thank you for your help!!!
ps.: If answering please do not use gobbledygook as my computer knowledge is limited to a certain level.

Hey, WannaKnowAbout.
I'm sorrya bout the issue you've ran across. Usually when you get a black screen it means your Hard Drive or the Motherboard is bad.
Let's try a couple of steps.
First, Follow this Document which will show you how to test the Hard Drive.
By any chance you come back with a failed Hard Drive or Memory please let me know.
Also, if you run this test and the screen is still black, you will need to take the Hard Drive out and test it that way.
You can follow this Video which shows you how to take the Hard Drive out.
After you take the Hard Drive out, Follow this Document again and test the Hard Drive.
If it allows you to get into the BIOS then you have a bad Hard Drive.
Now, if none of these steps work more than likely the BIOS crashed the Motherboard.
If that's the case, I suggest you call HP @8004746836 and see if they can assist you in replacing the notebook or getting it serviced.
If you have any more questions please let me know.
THX

Desktop BIOS update fails

HP Support Assistant tells me that there is a BIOS update. I tell it to go ahead: download and install it. The multi-step process succeeds with a green checkmark for all but the last step. Installation fails with an X and no further explanation. What is one to do? This update is "HP Consumer Desktop PC BIOS Update (ROM Family SSID 2AF3). So I go to the "HP Support - Software and Driver Downloads" web page for my machine. It suggests an update SP69769.EXE. I download and run it. After chugging away, it says that it isn't for my machine. I guess that the HP web page is wrong then. A further clue: this was released November 13, 2014. It is listed as version 80.24a. The BIOS security bulletin is dated 2014 and 2015 and recommends sp67055.exe for my machine. Version 80.21. I think that that is the previous version that I had installed in 2014 July. After thrashing about some more, msinfo32 says I have AMI BIOS 80.24, so maybe all is well. Support assistant seems happy too. I don't know what an ordinary user is supposed to do with problems like this.

Mumbodog wrote:
I never update a bios unless that is the only way to solve a critical problem, its just to risky and there is no real benefit to risk reward. A bios update that fails at a critical point for Any reason can brick your PC.Thanks. I've certainly seen that advice. I always try to apply firmware updates. They are created for a reason. Unfortunately, most vendors descriptions of new firmware are rather sparse. I've only once bricked a device, and that was a bug in the flashing software. The manufacturer (not HP) covered the problem under warranty.

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