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    Identifying parts in ASUS AC3100 board

    Is it possible for the rescue mode to be corrupted? I tried several times to upload the firmware and wait for it to reboot itself, but it never did. I waited 12 hours before deciding to reboot. I did notice one difference is the 5 GHz comes back alive until the next reboot.
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    Identifying parts in ASUS AC3100 board

    Thanks for the information. It looks like the CH341A can only read ESMT, but can't write to it. I'll check what I need for this. You have a good point. I can't jump to the conclusion that the flash data is corrupted, but only it's one possible cause. This device powers on, and the power and 2.4...
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    Identifying parts in ASUS AC3100 board

    I have interest in learning to reflash dead routers. This router is either going to recycling or it will be reused.
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    Identifying parts in ASUS AC3100 board

    I have a bricked ASUS AC3100 router that I have interest in reading/flashing the BIOS with a CH341 programmer and SOP8 test clip. The problem is I have very limited hardware knowledge. I removed the casing and took pictures of both sides. I know I'm supposed to remove the battery and find the...
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