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Apple MacBook Pro A1226 820-2101

BoardviewBIOS
Board code
820-2101
Revisions
Rev A
Files
5
Updated

Apple MacBook Pro A1226 820-2101 is a laptop motherboard used in the Apple MacBook Pro A1226.

The catalog has 1 boardview file and 4 BIOS files for it, posted between 2017 and 2022 across 4 Telegram channels. Each download button opens the original Telegram post.

The files are marked Rev A; other revisions of the same board can differ in parts and layout.

The boardview comes in .BVR format. .BVR files usually need FlexBV or the viewer they were exported for; OpenBoardView handles .BRD, .BDV and .FZ.

Read and save the original chip contents before you write anything to it — Keeping the Windows Product Key (MSDM) When Reflashing a BIOS.

Compatible models

  • Apple MacBook Pro A1226

Files for Apple MacBook Pro A1226 820-2101

Boardview files 1 All boardview files →

BIOS and firmware 4 All bios and firmware →

Frequently asked questions

Which laptops use the 820-2101 motherboard?
File names in the catalog tie 820-2101 to the Apple MacBook Pro A1226. Laptops sold under one model name can use different boards, so confirm by the code printed on the motherboard.
Which revision of 820-2101 do I have?
Files for this board mention Rev A. The revision is printed on the PCB silkscreen, usually next to the board code. Pick files with the same revision when you can; if yours is not listed, the closest revision is usually fine for the schematic but check part positions in the boardview carefully.
How do I open the 820-2101 boardview file?
The boardview for 820-2101 is available as .BVR. .BVR usually needs FlexBV or the matching viewer. See What Is a Boardview File and Why You Need One.
What should I check before flashing the 820-2101 BIOS?
Read the original chip with a programmer and save two copies before writing anything. A dump from another board carries that board's serial number and MAC address, so restore yours from the backup.

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