This thread is for the Dell Vostro 5515 with main board 203099-1.
The board was manufactured by Wistron for Dell. Wistron board numbers are 5–6 digits plus a revision, so you can confirm it on the PCB silkscreen.
Files wanted for this board
Usually needed when the laptop powers on with a black screen after a BIOS update, is stuck in a boot loop, or is locked with a BIOS password.
Back up the original dump first — it contains machine-specific data (serial, UUID, MAC, ME), and you will want it if anything goes wrong. Revision matters: use a file made for 203099-1 specifically.
Have a tested dump for 203099-1? Reply below and help the next technician. Looking for something else? Search all files in the File Finder.
The board was manufactured by Wistron for Dell. Wistron board numbers are 5–6 digits plus a revision, so you can confirm it on the PCB silkscreen.
Files wanted for this board
- BIOS (full SPI chip dump, .bin)
- EC / KBC firmware, if the board uses a separate EC chip
- Schematic (PDF)
- Boardview (.brd / .bdv / .cad)
Usually needed when the laptop powers on with a black screen after a BIOS update, is stuck in a boot loop, or is locked with a BIOS password.
Back up the original dump first — it contains machine-specific data (serial, UUID, MAC, ME), and you will want it if anything goes wrong. Revision matters: use a file made for 203099-1 specifically.
Have a tested dump for 203099-1? Reply below and help the next technician. Looking for something else? Search all files in the File Finder.
