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docs: Explicitly mention to use a USB cable

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Replace the vague step about grounding with one that says to connect a
USB cable and explain its purpose.
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Tim Crawford 2021-02-17 18:43:26 -07:00 committed by Jeremy Soller
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@ -15,18 +15,25 @@ make BOARD=<vendor>/<model> flash_internal
Use this method for first-time flashing or flashing a bricked controller. Use this method for first-time flashing or flashing a bricked controller.
[A Mega 2560 is required for flashing.](./mega2560.md) This requires:
- [A configured Mega 2560](./mega2560.md): For programming the EC itself
- A USB cable: For creating a common ground and providing power
- USB-C is recommended, but USB-A will work as well
- A second computer: For building and flashing the firmware
**The system must not have any power!** **The system must not have any power!**
1. Turn off the computer 1. Turn off the laptop
2. Unplug the AC adapter 2. Unplug the AC adapter
3. Remove the bottom panel 3. Remove the bottom panel
4. Disconnect the battery 4. Disconnect the battery
5. Ground the laptop to the programmer 5. Disconnect the keyboard from its port
6. Disconnect the keyboard from its port 6. Replace the bottom panel and flip the laptop back over
7. Attach the programmer to the keyboard port 7. Connect the USB cable from the laptop to the host machine
8. Flash the firmware 8. Connect the Mega 2560 to the host machine
9. Attach the programmer to the keyboard port
10. Flash the firmware
``` ```
make BOARD=<vendor>/<model> flash_external make BOARD=<vendor>/<model> flash_external