[coreboot] Coreboot and HP Pavilion 6746C-L?

[Idwer Vollering]

2014-11-07 15:21 GMT+01:00 <theodore.preuninger at lycos.com>:

#1 Ok, so let me get this straight....
>
> It is possible, but it requires opening up the case to getting to the
> hardware - while the computer is on?
>

It is possible to swap flash chips while your computer is running, yes.
The term is called hot-swapping, here are some mini-articles to get you
started:
http://www.coreboot.org/FAQ#Where_can_I_buy_BIOS_chips_.28empty_or_pre-flashed.29.3F
http://www.coreboot.org/Developer_Manual/Tools#Chip_removal_tools


>
> #2 Also is it worth it, considering from the risk?
>

Fact: the board is well beyond its economical life cycle. Opinion: IMO
porting this board is not worth the effort.


>
> Risk URL ID
> http://www.coreboot.org/FAQ#Can_I_do_any_serious_damage_
> mucking_around_with_this_stuff.3F
>

Those scenarios only happen when you mess up^W^W don't put any thought in
handling the hardware.

HTH,

Idwer
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