[Request] Lenovo IdeaPad S400 - Remove WiFi Whitelist

[Jamil Missen]

Hello,

I need help removing the WiFi whitelist from my Lenovo IdeaPad S400.

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LAPTOP INFORMATION:
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Model: Lenovo IdeaPad S400 (Type 9630)
CPU: Intel® Core™ i3-2365M CPU @ 1.40GHz
BIOS Version  : 6DCN88WW (V8.02)
EC Version      : 6DEC88WW (V8.02)

BIOS Chips: Dual-chip configuration
  - W25Q32BV (4MB)
  - W25Q16CV (2MB)

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PROBLEM:
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Boot error message:
"Unauthorized Wireless network card is plugged in.
Power off and remove it"

BIOS whitelist blocks installation of modern WiFi cards.

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TESTING PERFORMED:
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- Hot-swapped WiFi card while system in standby
- New card detected and worked perfectly with drivers
- Confirmed hardware compatibility
- Only BIOS whitelist prevents normal use

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REQUEST:
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Remove WiFi whitelist to allow installation of any
compatible Mini PCIe WiFi card.

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WIFI INFORMATION:
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Target WiFi:  Atheros AR5B22 (2.4/5GHz Dual Band with Bluetooth)
Interface: Mini PCIe Half-Size

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ATTACHED FILE:
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BIOS_S400_COMPLETA_6MB.bin (6.291.456 bytes)

- Full BIOS dump from both physical chips
- Clean backup, no modifications
- Created by concatenating:
  * W25Q32BV (4MB) + W25Q16CV (2MB)
- Dumped using CH341A programmer with clip and probe
- Multiple verified backups performed

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Thank you very much for your help!
I can provide any additional information needed.

Best regards