Acer Aspire 5551 BIOS Update... any tech experts on GG?

[craig101]

So, i am having a major issue with my battery where it only charges to around 80% then stops. I have tried recalibrating it (charging it to as far as it goes, draining it and recharging it) to no prevail.

I have been doing some research and found out that a BIOS update COULD potentially fix the issue but also be warned that it could seriously mess up the system if it is done wrongly.

Have you ever done a BIOS update? What issues did it cause, if any? Should i risk it?

I have put this in Off  topic as well but i wasn't sure where to put it.  

[stueeey]

I have replied off topic and that's where it should be really. As this one is for Giffgaff issues really.  But I am sure that people won't mind that much that the thread is in here.

[morvin giffgaff; ergo sum]

Yes Off Topic is the right sections mate.

BIOS update are not harmful at all. Justmake sure its the correct BIOS update for your hardware.

[koooowweeee supporter]

Don't worry everyone does it.

Just download the correct files.

And read up about flashing bins first

[othalian coach]

Giffgaff etiquette requires you to post such topics in the correct Forum. This post should be in the Off-Topic forum but don't worry I have requested its removal from here to the correct forum.

I have done this a number of time including the computer I am typing on now. A Bios update can potentially kill your computer if you do it wrong. However the manufacturers have a pretty safe way for doing it. Just make sure you keep a backup of the old Bios before you overwrite it. And take it slow so you minimise the risks.

Good luck

[tobias_b]

Moved to Off-topic

[andrewredman graduate]

you may have already done the google, here's one i found, take your time and best wishes!  always worth having a go!

http://www.wikihow.com/Update-Your-Computer's-BIOS  

edit:  found this as well?  http://www.www-bios.co.uk/