Framework says it’s addressing a BIOS update that bricked some of its older laptops

In-warranty and out-of-warranty Laptop 13 7040-series mainboards confirmed to be affected will be replaced.

Framework responds to complaints that BIOS update bricks Ryzen 7040 laptops

Ars Technica contacted Framework, asking how many customers are affected. In a company statement, Framework said it has ...
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Framework is working on a BIOS update to fix issues that have rendered some older laptops unusable

All affected mainboards from the Laptop 13 7040 series, regardless of warranty status, will be replaced.

Lenovo Legion Go BIOS update reportedly bricking handheld devices

Users report that the N3CN42WW BIOS update is bricking Lenovo Legion Go handhelds, causing black screens and boot failures. Lenovo support is reportedly charging €237 ($273) for out-of-warranty repair ...
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Lenovo Quietly Pull Legion Go BIOS Update That Bricked Handhelds With No Explanation

Lenovo has quietly pulled the N3CN42WW BIOS update for the Legion Go from its support page. If you were to go to the page now ...
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Microsoft update breaks Lenovo BIOS tools, blocking upgrades

Microsoft recently updated Windows' "Vulnerable Driver Block List" (DriverSiPolicy.p7b) to improve security. However, this update mistakenly blocked WinFlash64.exe, a key program used by Lenovo’s BIOS ...