Alienware 17 R2 Bios Install Fail

[RichieRich]

Hi guys, I have a 4th gen Alienware 17 R2 and last week I tried to do a BIOS update, I have the Dell Support Assistant program which picks up my laptop automatically and then shows me all the correct drivers for it, downloaded the BIOS update and ran it.
The fans started to spin full speed as it began and it only reached 9% and stood there for hours until it just went to black screen....I couldn't even switch it off, had to wait till the battery drained.
Now it switches on and keyboard lights come on but screen stays black. Wont do anything else. Think they call this stage "Bricked" and its quite common.
I tried to reset the CMOS by shorting the 2 copper pins under the ram chips but still nothing. The laptop is out of warranty so cant contact Dell.
Does anyone know who is certified to work on Dell laptops that can fix this or someone that can definitely fix it that has done something like this before as i'm clueless.

Thanks in advance

 

[ScorpioMan]

Tried this ? : M17x R2, bricked, failed BIOS update

If you have already tried, drop me a pm. We will be able to flash the bios chip directly

 

[Esea]

@RichieRich I'll give you R1000 for that Lappie !?!?1 Deal ?

or you can try this

How to Recover the BIOS on a Dell Computer or Tablet | Dell South Africa

www.dell.com

 

[Esea]

or

URGENT: AW 17 R2 BIOS update failed!

I was on BIOS A02, and my temperature was exceeding 85 degrees C, so I was planning on updating to A05 in hopes of better thermal management, the computer shut off halfway through flashing and stayed with fans on. Naturally, I unplugged the battery and...

eu.alienwarearena.com

 

[RichieRich]

@RichieRich I'll give you R1000 for that Lappie !?!?1 Deal ?

or you can try this

How to Recover the BIOS on a Dell Computer or Tablet | Dell South Africa

www.dell.com

Thanks but would like to fix it rather, its worth so much and im sure this is a simple fix to someone that knows or has the tools

 

[RichieRich]

or

URGENT: AW 17 R2 BIOS update failed!

I was on BIOS A02, and my temperature was exceeding 85 degrees C, so I was planning on updating to A05 in hopes of better thermal management, the computer shut off halfway through flashing and stayed with fans on. Naturally, I unplugged the battery and...

eu.alienwarearena.com

Thanks, might be a bit above my limited knowledge but let me see if I can manage. Appreciate it!