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anttan

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March 3rd, 2019 03:00

M17x R4, cannot update BIOS without working battery?

Dear All Professional,

I need serious advise how to update a M17x R4 without battery. My battery had spoiled. Need serious help here.

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Eimy_B
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Posted March 4th, 2019 07:00
Hi @anttan,

You cannot update the BIOS if the battery is below 10%. You will have to change the battery.
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abacate
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Posted July 13th, 2019 17:00
How can I bypass the battery check?
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Eimy_B
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Posted July 15th, 2019 15:00
Hi @abacate

For my notes, please send me a private message with the Service Tag so I can review your account.
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Posted July 17th, 2019 13:00
@abacate

Unfortunately you can't bypass the battery check.
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Posted June 27th, 2020 08:00
Here's how I managed to flash:

Run installer M17xR4_A15.exe

Unplug battery.

Plug battery then right after click on OK.

Windows should reboots and proceeds with flashing.