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Dell Inspiron 15R 5521 LA-9101P

SchematicBIOS
Board code
LA-9101P
Platform
VAW01
Made by
Compal
Revisions
Rev 0.4, Rev 1.0
Files
10
Updated

Dell Inspiron 15R 5521 LA-9101P is a laptop motherboard designed by Compal and used in the Dell Inspiron 15R 5521, Dell Inspiron 3521 and Dell Inspiron 5521.

The catalog has 3 schematics and 7 BIOS files for it, posted between 2017 and 2024 across 5 Telegram channels. Each download button opens the original Telegram post.

File names mention 2 board revisions (Rev 0.4 and Rev 1.0). Check the revision printed on your PCB before relying on a boardview or flashing a BIOS dump — How to Open .FZ Boardview Files explains why it matters.

The schematic files are PDFs; the first pages usually hold the block diagram and the power sequence. New to schematics? Start with How to Use a Schematic and a Boardview Together.

BIOS notes: file names mention 2 MB and 4 MB chip sizes; some archives also hold EC/KBC firmware. Read and save the original chip contents before you write anything to it — Keeping the Windows Product Key (MSDM) When Reflashing a BIOS.

Also listed under platform VAW01.

Compatible models

Files for Dell Inspiron 15R 5521 LA-9101P

Schematics 3 All schematics →

BIOS and firmware 7 All bios and firmware →

Frequently asked questions

Which laptops use the LA-9101P motherboard?
File names in the catalog tie LA-9101P to the Dell Inspiron 15R 5521, Dell Inspiron 3521 and Dell Inspiron 5521. Laptops sold under one model name can use different boards, so confirm by the code printed on the motherboard.
Which revision of LA-9101P do I have?
Files for this board mention Rev 0.4 and Rev 1.0. 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.
What should I check before flashing the LA-9101P BIOS?
Read the original chip with a programmer and save two copies before writing anything. File names for this board mention 2 MB and 4 MB images; the dump size must match your chip. Some archives include EC/KBC firmware, which may need to be written to a separate chip. A dump from another board carries that board's serial number and MAC address, so restore yours from the backup.

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