2014-11-07 15:21 GMT+01:00 <theodore.preunin...@lycos.com>: #1 Ok, so let me get this straight.... > > It is possible, but it requires opening up the case to getting to the > hardware - while the computer is on? >
It is possible to swap flash chips while your computer is running, yes. The term is called hot-swapping, here are some mini-articles to get you started: http://www.coreboot.org/FAQ#Where_can_I_buy_BIOS_chips_.28empty_or_pre-flashed.29.3F http://www.coreboot.org/Developer_Manual/Tools#Chip_removal_tools > > #2 Also is it worth it, considering from the risk? > Fact: the board is well beyond its economical life cycle. Opinion: IMO porting this board is not worth the effort. > > Risk URL ID > http://www.coreboot.org/FAQ#Can_I_do_any_serious_damage_ > mucking_around_with_this_stuff.3F > Those scenarios only happen when you mess up^W^W don't put any thought in handling the hardware. HTH, Idwer
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