Inspiron N5110, Bios v07: Freeze during bios update

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Hi, I have a Dell Inspiron N5110, and since Windows 7 is no longer supported I decided to upgrade to Windows 10. However when I try to install Windows 10, there is an error saying that BIOS version is too old. Mine is version 07. So I decided to update my Bios and there is the problem: I downloaded v11 however when I try to run the .exe file, everything freezes and it was like this for hours. Then I tried to run Bios v10 but it was the same. Then I tried to update Bios using bootable pendrive, the system started to erase flash, however it stopped at 12% and froze. I tried to reinstall windows 7, however it didn't help. I count on your help

Sandol · Answer

I think I have the same problem, I want to ipdate my BIOS from A06 to A11,I  can't update the BIOS because my battery died, and I tried to force the update using 'rufus' but I am stuck at 12%

luisdavid919 · Answer

Hello, did you found the solution? Because I have the exact problems that you, and I dont know what to do. Thanks

fc1311 · Answer

Maybe this thread will help you all update to A11...it worked for me today: "RE: Inspiron 15R N5110, can't download"

I'm new to the Dell Community so I couldn't figure out how to paste the link for some reason.

CMSDN · Answer

hi i still have this problem text me with the solution here please

Mary G · Answer

Send a private message to the previous poster by clicking on his name. You are not allowed to post email address or any private info on this public forum.

saku77 · Answer

I have same exact problem, stuck at 12% using a USB bootable drive. Any suggestions to get past this problem? Thanks folks!

Satya Dev · Answer

100% working   Create a bootable USB stick by choosing 'FreeDos' from the 'boot selection' options in Rufus. Copy N5110A11.exe to the USB stick. Reboot and repeatedly press F12 to enter the BIOS boot menu. Boot from the USB stick. Run N5110A11.exe /FORCEIT. Done

Shajin mtm · Answer

I too face the same problem. The given solution is not working. My system's current BIOS Version is A09, tried to update it to A10 and A11, both options struck at 12%

ArelleXYZ · Answer

I had the same problem.

Was able to fix it by performing a BIOS reset by removing and putting back the CMOS battery (you have to open up your laptop so please take necessary precautions. There are youtube tutorials on how to do it, I suggest watching those as I did).

After putting it all back, I tried to update the BIOS again using a bootable pendrive, and thank heck it finally went past that 12% !!! I am currently proceeding to upgrade to Windows 10 as I'm writing this comment.

To summarize what I did step-by-step:

Turn off laptop. Remove everything connected to it (if there's any).
Disassemble laptop 'til you get to your CMOS battery. (It's the small, round battey almost the size of a coin, should be hard to miss).
Take it off (maybe clean it with a cloth, I mean I did just to be sure) and put it back.
Re-assemble laptop.
Insert the pendrive that has the BIOS update.
Boot while spamming f12, then choosing the "USB storage device" option.
It should show you a cmd like window. On that window, type "dir" to know the name of your executable file with the BIOS update. (It's shown at the bottom).
Type the name of the file (in my case it's "N5110A11 EXE"), so I put "N5110A11.EXE" and hit enter. (NOTE: If you're doing this without your laptop battery and just your AC plugged, just type "/forceit" on the end. Should look something like this: "N5110A11.EXE /forceit", and hit enter).
There should be a prompt to proceed, go with it.
Wait for the update to finish and that's it. You're done!

I can understand your frustration, mate. I spent almost three days trying to fix this, and thankfully found a proper solution. I hope this helps!

FelipeMartins5 · Answer

@ArelleXYZ​ It worked perfectly. I did the exact procedure. Thank you very much for sharing.

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