[REQUEST] Acer Aspire 5742(G,Z) BIOS Unlock

[lukkki]

Well, it seemed to flash OK, but I don't really see any new options in my BIOS, sadly. Still, the work is appreciated!

Here is the unlocked BIOS for Acer 5742 :-

https://www.dropbox.com/s/d9zg1j62fksl26...%20MOD.rar

please let me knew if this worked well or not

Please Don`t send any donations before you try the BIOS and make sure options are unlocked , paypal account ( mabdlka@haverford.edu ) .

There are 2 versions in Windows folder: original Winflash_PEW71129.exe (flash it first) and probably modded folder Winflash (execute InsydeFlash.exe). I not checked yet.

[digitalia]

Well, I just flashed the other one aaaaand now my computer wont turn on. Suggestions?

Well, it seemed to flash OK, but I don't really see any new options in my BIOS, sadly. Still, the work is appreciated!

Here is the unlocked BIOS for Acer 5742 :-

https://www.dropbox.com/s/d9zg1j62fksl26...%20MOD.rar

please let me knew if this worked well or not

Please Don`t send any donations before you try the BIOS and make sure options are unlocked , paypal account ( mabdlka@haverford.edu ) .

There are 2 versions in Windows folder: original Winflash_PEW71129.exe (flash it first) and probably modded folder Winflash (execute InsydeFlash.exe). I not checked yet.

[Nagashi]

Not safe to Flash or shall i try it? i just want the Vram unlocked to increase it from 128mb to more

[digitalia]

I might have done something wrong. If you're a seasoned vet, why not give it a shot?

Not safe to Flash or shall i try it? i just want the Vram unlocked to increase it from 128mb to more

[Nagashi]

my Laptop wont turn on now,solution?

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never mind sent to acer and replaced Motherboard seems got burned/Bricked...etc

[digitalia]

Recovery for Acer5742G

(1) Download the official BIOS from Acer: http://support.acer.com/product/default....delId=3278

(2) Rename PEW71129.fd to PEW71X64.fd

(3) Format a USB stick to FAT/FAT32 and put that file in the root of the key

(4) Remove the battery and power cable. Plug in the USB key in the lower right USB slot.

(5) Hold down Fn + Esc and plug in the AC power

(6) While STILL holding down Fn + Esc, press the power button and continue to hold down Fn + Esc until the HDD light comes on

(7) Let go of Fn + Esc and wait about 5 minutes. Machine will reboot on it's own, turn back on, and reboot again.

(8) Computer will reboot and you'll be back on the latest official BIOS.

my Laptop wont turn on now,solution?

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hello? so now everyone is gone, i got work to finish by tmrw ,someone help ,please

[ranzoe]

Mine is acer aspire 5742 not 5742G im waiting for more good feedback!! those who tried it on 5742 guys kindly give some info please

[lukkki]

Guys, Have you saved your laptops?
@Ahmed
Your BIOS works for you?

[digitalia]

I posted recovery instructions. I was able to recover my computer following those instructions TO THE LETTER.

Guys, Have you saved your laptops?
@Ahmed
Your BIOS works for you?

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I was able to flash the 1.27 BIOS found here: http://www.bios-mods.com/BIOS//Insyde/AA...miloml.exe without any issues.

Still curious if there is a way to disable one of the GPUs. It causes weird compatibility issues with Linux and OS X.

[ranzoe]

I posted recovery instructions. I was able to recover my computer following those instructions TO THE LETTER.

Guys, Have you saved your laptops?
@Ahmed
Your BIOS works for you?

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I was able to flash the 1.27 BIOS found here: http://www.bios-mods.com/BIOS//Insyde/AA...miloml.exe without any issues.

Still curious if there is a way to disable one of the GPUs. It causes weird compatibility issues with Linux and OS X.

Digit are using Acer Aspire 5742? hows the onborad graphics is it enable w/c means u can change tthe value?