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A literal turn-key switch on the case would work. Turn the key one way to enable firmware updates. Turn it the other to disable them. This should also be eas
by mjevans 6y ago
A literal turn-key switch on the case would work. Turn the key one way to enable firmware updates. Turn it the other to disable them. This should also be easy to replace and come as a standard sized device.
As an alternative, a 'security card' slot; similarly easily replaced or with an internal switch depressed re-'paired' to a new key.
- WalterBright 6y agoJust a one cent slide switch will do the job. Even a jumper will do the job.
- mjevans 6y agoCeremony is part of the need for a key or a card. This needs to have weight to average, even sub-average, end users. It must be out of the ordinary. The ceremony must have weight and differentiation from typical activities. True going inside and moving a jumper is fine for those willing to open the case, but it must work on Gradnma's Dell; while under warranty, without voiding the warranty.