# Dell Laptops Block Firmware Security Updates

Dell laptops block firmware security updates without a battery. Users report inability to install updates when battery is removed. This poses a security risk despite hardware functionality.

https://bubelov.com/blog/2023/dell/

#laptop #security #firmware #dell

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Canonical URL: https://qwibbit.com/q22050

Created: 2026-10-25T06:23:14.952532+00:00

Last edited: 2026-10-25T06:23:14.952532+00:00

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Original source: https://bubelov.com/blog/2023/dell/