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Apple MacBook Pro A1278 820-2327

BoardviewBIOS
Board code
820-2327
Revisions
Rev A
Files
2
Updated

Apple MacBook Pro A1278 820-2327 is a laptop motherboard used in the Apple MacBook Pro A1278 and Apple MacBook 13.

The catalog has 1 boardview file and 1 BIOS file for it, posted in 2021 across 3 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 .BDV format. OpenBoardView (free) usually opens these files; FlexBV works too. See OpenBoardView: Installation and First Steps.

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

Files for Apple MacBook Pro A1278 820-2327

Boardview files 1 All boardview files →

BIOS and firmware 1 All bios and firmware →

Frequently asked questions

Which laptops use the 820-2327 motherboard?
File names in the catalog tie 820-2327 to the Apple MacBook Pro A1278 and Apple MacBook 13. Laptops sold under one model name can use different boards, so confirm by the code printed on the motherboard.
Which revision of 820-2327 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 820-2327 boardview file?
The boardview for 820-2327 is available as .BDV. .BDV usually opens in OpenBoardView (free) or FlexBV. See What Is a Boardview File and Why You Need One.
What should I check before flashing the 820-2327 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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