Files for the HP Pavilion dv3 / Compaq Presario CQ35 motherboard, board number LA-4731P.
The board was manufactured by Compal for HP. Compal board numbers start with LA- and end in P, 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.
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The board was manufactured by Compal for HP. Compal board numbers start with LA- and end in P, 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.
Have a tested dump for LA-4731P? Reply below and help the next technician. Looking for something else? Search all files in the File Finder.