2014-11-07 15:21 GMT+01:00 theodore.preuninger@lycos.com:
#1 Ok, so let me get this straight....
It is possible, but it requires opening up the case to getting to the hardware - while the computer is on?
It is possible to swap flash chips while your computer is running, yes. The term is called hot-swapping, here are some mini-articles to get you started: http://www.coreboot.org/FAQ#Where_can_I_buy_BIOS_chips_.28empty_or_pre-flash... http://www.coreboot.org/Developer_Manual/Tools#Chip_removal_tools
#2 Also is it worth it, considering from the risk?
Fact: the board is well beyond its economical life cycle. Opinion: IMO porting this board is not worth the effort.
Risk URL ID http://www.coreboot.org/FAQ#Can_I_do_any_serious_damage_ mucking_around_with_this_stuff.3F
Those scenarios only happen when you mess up^W^W don't put any thought in handling the hardware.
HTH,
Idwer