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This one gets kernel panic's and it's related to the RAM.
SO I know the RAM is the issue and plan to change all 4 of the RAM modules with NEW ones or from a donor board. My issue is I cannot find the same exact RAM chips to replace with. I have a few donor boards but they are different RAM...
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Turned out the issue was U4820. Simply reflowed it with some fresh flux and it solved the issue. There must have been some liquid under it. Originally the Logic Board was liquid damaged but showed no liquid damage near the keyboard connector. Anyways all is working perfectly.
Case...
I have a 2015 MacBook that is EFI locked. I know the process on EFI removal on older Mac's like 2014 MacBook Air, however, I do not know which CHIP holds the info on this Logic Board. If someone would be kind enough to point to the CHIP that does hold the EFI info and what it's identifier is...
Where do I start with this? I already tried a different keyboard and confirmed the issue is on the Logic Board. Any help is very much appreciated.
Keyboard connector looks perfect, no signs of liquid damage around it.
Verified the file is BAD on another MacBook that is working perfect, just to rule out the file I was given is confirmed BAD or is not for an 820-00165. I get fan spin but no video, no chime.
I still need another BIOS file with a clean ME for an 820-00165, or if anyone can clean the ME region...