Numeric Error Codes; Error Messages - Lenovo ThinkPad S430 Maintenance Manual

If no numeric code is displayed, check the narrative descriptions of symptoms. If the symptom is not
described there, go to "Intermittent problems" on page 46.
Note: For a device not supported by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad notebook computers, see the
manual for that device.

Numeric error codes

Table 2. Numeric error codes
Symptom or error (beeps, if any)
0187
EAIA data access error-The access to EEPROM is failed.
(two short beeps)
0189
Invalid RFID configuration information area—The
EEPROM checksum is not correct.
(two short beeps)
0190
Critical low-battery error
(two short beeps)
0191
System Security—Invalid Remote Change requested.
0251
System CMOS checksum bad— Default configuration
used.
(two short beeps)
0271
Date and time error—Neither the date nor the time is set
in the computer.
(two short beeps)
1802
Unauthorized network card is plugged in—Turn off and
remove the Mini PCI network card.
(two short beeps)

Error messages

Table 3. Error messages
Symptom or error (beeps, if any)
Fan error.
(four short beeps, one long beep)
The battery installed is not supported by this system
and will not charge. Please replace the battery with the
correct Lenovo battery for this system. Press the ESC
key to continue.
This system does not support batteries that are not
genuine Lenovo-made or authorized. The system will
continue to boot, but may not charge unauthorized
batteries.
Attention: Lenovo has no responsibility for the
performance or safety of unauthorized batteries, and
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FRU or action, in sequence
System board.
System board.
1. Charge the battery pack.
2. Battery pack.
1. Run ThinkPad Setup, and then save current
setting by pressing Fn+F10.
2. System board.
1. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours
by connecting the ac power adapter.
2. Replace the backup battery and run ThinkPad Setup
to reset the time and date.
Run ThinkPad Setup to reset the time and date.
1. Remove the Mini PCI network card.
2. System board.
FRU or action, in sequence
1. Fan.
2. Thermal grease.
3. System board.
Unauthorized battery is connected to the system. Press
the ESC to continue.
Replace the battery with the correct Lenovo battery for
this system.