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pre-built coreboot images and documentation on how to flash them for Thinkpad Laptops
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flashrom not detecting chip? Beware misleading colored chip dots. #227

Closed SpunUp closed 2 years ago

SpunUp commented 2 years ago

Firstly. Thanks for the great software and instructions.

After wasted hours with flashrom not detecting the chip (error), I figured out that I had connected the SOIC clip 180 degrees in the wrong direction, due to cunning dots on my chips! (t430)

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This led me to incorrectly connect the CLIP pin 1 to the CHIP pin 5 (As it seemed to correspond with the below instructions diagram):

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So, if you're having the same issue, make sure you connect CLIP's pin 1 to CHIP's pin 1 (the motherboard has the CHIP pin numbers written in each corner.)

Also, make sure you connect the VCC (3.3v) to the CLIP pin 8

Yes. I'm a NOOB. Good luck!