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== You Need ==
== You Need ==


*the bricked laptop, called the ''target'',
*the bricked laptop, called the ''target'', (which cannot be a B1 because the SPI FLASH operating voltage is 1.8V not 3.3V),
*a working XO-1.5 laptop, with latest [[Firmware]], and a serial cable, called the ''host'',
*a working XO-1.5 laptop, with latest [[Firmware]], and a serial cable, called the ''host'',
*a third computer to act as a ''terminal'' to the ''host'', a serial cable, with serial port configured for 115200 bps,
*a third computer to act as a ''terminal'' to the ''host'', a serial cable, with serial port configured for 115200 bps,
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*remove main battery and power cords from ''target'' and ''host'' laptops,
*remove main battery and power cords from ''target'' and ''host'' laptops,
*disassemble the ''target'' and ''host'' to PCB level,
*disassemble the ''target'' and ''host'' to PCB level,
*place the PCBs upside down on a non-conductive but anti-static surface, with top edges close but not touching, adding insulation or adhesive if there is a risk of movement,
*place the PCBs upside down on a non-conductive but antistatic surface, with top edges close but not touching, adding insulation or adhesive if there is a risk of movement,
*connect the serial cable between the ''host'' and the ''terminal'' and verify normal operation of the ''host'', then turn off the ''host'',
*connect the serial cable between the ''host'' and the ''terminal'' and verify normal operation of the ''host'', then turn off the ''host'',
*short the D4 component position next to J3 on the ''host'', this provides 3.3V to J3 when the host is powered, but without protecting the ''host'' from power flowing from the ''target'', be sure not to power the target,
*short the D4 component position next to J3 on the ''host'', this provides 3.3V to J3 when the host is powered, but without protecting the ''host'' from power flowing from the ''target'', be sure not to power the target,
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*turn on the ''host'', while on the ''terminal'' use ESC to interrupt the ''host'' startup and obtain the [[Ok]] prompt,
*turn on the ''host'', while on the ''terminal'' use ESC to interrupt the ''host'' startup and obtain the [[Ok]] prompt,
ok
ok
*copy the SPI FLASH to a USB drive (requires Q3C12 plus svn 3621),
*ensure the ''host'' is running Q3C12 plus svn 3622 or later,
*configure the ''host'' SPI FLASH user interface for XO-4 SPI FLASH (after this, do not use it for reflashing of the ''host'' without first rebooting),
ok use-layout-xo-4
*copy the SPI FLASH to a USB drive,
ok excavate u:\copy.rom
ok excavate u:\copy.rom
SPI FLASH is type 14.1540ef, W25Q16, 2 MB.
*write the intended image (requires Q3C12),
1fc000
ok
*write the intended image,
ok recover u:\new.rom
ok recover u:\new.rom
Reading u:\new.rom
SPI FLASH type is 13 - Spansion, Winbond, or ST
Got firmware version: CL4 Q7B27 Q7B
Checking integrity ...
SPI FLASH is type 14.1540ef, W25Q16, 2 MB.
Writing
Writing
1e0000
d0000
Writing
Writing
f0000
Verifying
Verifying
1e0000
d0000
Verifying
Verifying
f0000
ok
ok
*turn off the ''host''.
*turn off the ''host''.

Latest revision as of 21:39, 21 March 2013


You Need

  • the bricked laptop, called the target, (which cannot be a B1 because the SPI FLASH operating voltage is 1.8V not 3.3V),
  • a working XO-1.5 laptop, with latest Firmware, and a serial cable, called the host,
  • a third computer to act as a terminal to the host, a serial cable, with serial port configured for 115200 bps,
  • wire, soldering iron, antistatic environment,
  • twelve pin headers, in four rows of three,
  • six 15cm lengths of female to female pin header jumper cables,

Setup

  • remove main battery and power cords from target and host laptops,
  • disassemble the target and host to PCB level,
  • place the PCBs upside down on a non-conductive but antistatic surface, with top edges close but not touching, adding insulation or adhesive if there is a risk of movement,
  • connect the serial cable between the host and the terminal and verify normal operation of the host, then turn off the host,
  • short the D4 component position next to J3 on the host, this provides 3.3V to J3 when the host is powered, but without protecting the host from power flowing from the target, be sure not to power the target,
  • add a 2K resistor between pins 1 and 2 of J3 on the host, this compensates for a weak pullup,
  • install pin headers on J3 on the host,
  • install pin headers on J2 on the target,
  • connect each pin of J3 on the host to J2 on the target in turn, using the jumper cables, pin 1 of J3 to pin 1 of J2,
  • add power cord to host only.

Transfer

  • turn on the host, while on the terminal use ESC to interrupt the host startup and obtain the Ok prompt,
ok
  • ensure the host is running Q3C12 plus svn 3622 or later,
  • configure the host SPI FLASH user interface for XO-4 SPI FLASH (after this, do not use it for reflashing of the host without first rebooting),
ok use-layout-xo-4
  • copy the SPI FLASH to a USB drive,
ok excavate u:\copy.rom
SPI FLASH is type 14.1540ef, W25Q16, 2 MB.
1fc000 
ok 
  • write the intended image,
ok recover u:\new.rom
Reading u:\new.rom
Got firmware version: CL4   Q7B27  Q7B
Checking integrity ...
SPI FLASH is type 14.1540ef, W25Q16, 2 MB.
Writing
1e0000 
Writing

Verifying
1e0000 
Verifying

ok 
  • turn off the host.
ok power-off

Testing

  • disconnect the cable between the target and the host,
  • attach serial cable to target,
  • attach power cable to target,
  • test the target by using ESC to obtain the Ok prompt.

Reasssembly

  • remove the header or ensure internal plastic is cut to permit it to remain.