I have an Alienware m17 with a dead battery. I've been using it on adapter power since then. I recently had to remove windows 10 and get a clean install but now on a recent Windows Update, it says that I cannot update firmware without a battery, or with a battery less than 10 percent. I am not in the US and my warranty expired last year. Its also impossible for me to source a battery like this, and I need the update done because the laptop just isn't the same without it. Is it possible to force it?
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Manufacturers require a battery (normally charged to about 1/3) prior to doing a BIOS and other firmware (e.g. IME) update.
Instructions for Desktop BIOS and firmware updates often include having the machine on a UPS before updating BIOS. I do this.
In both cases above (Laptop and Desktop), the requirements prevent damage to the machine if power is lost.
So with the above comments, you normally cannot force a laptop to do a BIOS and firmware update without a battery. I suggest that this is excellent practice.
Followup: The OP was able to force the firmware update without a battery, but did agree my answer here was appropriate.