Troubleshooting; Error Messages - IBM ThinkPad TransNote Servce And Troubleshooting Manual

Troubleshooting

Error messages

Message
0175: Bad CRC1, stop
POST task
0187: EAIA data access
error
0188: Invalid RFID
serialization
information area or
bad CRC2.
0189: Invalid RFID
configuration
information area
0190: Critical
low-battery error
0200: Hard disk error
021x: Keyboard error (x
can be any character.)
0220: Monitor type
error
0230: Shadow RAM
error
0231: System RAM
error
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ThinkPad TransNote
Solution
The EEPROM checksum is not correct (block #6). Have the computer serviced.
The access to EEPROM has failed. Have the computer serviced.
The EEPROM checksum is not correct (block # 0 and 1, or block # 6). The
system board should be replaced, and the box serial number needs to be
reinstalled. Have the computer serviced.
The EEPROM checksum is not correct (block # 4 and 5). The system board
should be replaced, and the UUID needs to be reinstalled. Have the computer
serviced.
The computer turned off, because the battery is low. Connect the ac adapter to
the computer and charge the battery, or replace the battery with a fully
charged one.
The hard disk is not working. Make sure the hard disk drive is attached
firmly. Run the BIOS Setup Utility; then make sure the hard disk drive is not
disabled in the Startup menu.
Make sure that no object is placed on the keyboard or on the external
keyboard, if you have one. Turn off the computer, and turn off all attached
devices. Turn on the computer first; then turn on the attached devices.
If you still see the same error code, do the following:
If an external keyboard is connected, do the following:
v Turn off the computer and disconnect the external keyboard; then turn on
the computer. Make sure that the built-in keyboard operates correctly. If it
was, have the external keyboard serviced.
v Make sure that the external keyboard is connected to the correct connector.
Test the computer by using PC-Doctor for Windows.
v If the computer stops during the test, have the computer serviced.
The monitor type does not match the type specified in CMOS. Run the IBM
BIOS Setup Utility to make sure that your monitor type matches the type
specified in the utility.
The shadow RAM failed. Test your computer's memory with the PC-Doctor
for Windows. If you added a memory module just before turning the
computer on, reinstall it. Then test the memory with PC-Doctor for Windows.
The system RAM failed. Test your computer's memory with PC-Doctor for
Windows. If you added a memory module just before turning the computer
on, reinstall it. Then test the memory with PC-Doctor for Windows.
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