as for flashing, make sure that you have the pins correctly connected on the pi side. if you’re using some color code you found online, it may not apply to your clip - consult the chart and follow the wires manually. the pins on the chip are numbered counterclockwise starting at the dot.
You can also try reseating the clip a few times, some clips can be finnicky.
you could try turning the laptop on.
as for flashing, make sure that you have the pins correctly connected on the pi side. if you’re using some color code you found online, it may not apply to your clip - consult the chart and follow the wires manually. the pins on the chip are numbered counterclockwise starting at the dot. You can also try reseating the clip a few times, some clips can be finnicky.