Use an utility or fit tool to replace the dirty ME region in your new .BIN file with a "Clean/Configured" ME region.

If the previous IT administrator forgot to remove the BIOS admin password (System Password or HDD Password) before decommissioning the laptop, you cannot reinstall Windows or change boot order. The password is stored within the BIOS bin. Flashing a clean, unlocked .bin file is the only hardware-level solution.

Yes, but the Latitude 5480 is out of warranty for most users (released 2017). Proceed at your own risk.

Click to ensure the software correctly identifies the chip brand and capacity. Click Read to extract the current corrupted firmware.