Beep Errors - Lenovo ThinkPad X270 User Manual

in the variable storage. All data needed for POST, such as BIOS setup settings, chipset, or platform
configuration data, are stored in a separate UEFI variable storage.
Solution: Press F1 after the error message is displayed to enter ThinkPad Setup. A dialog asks the user
for confirmation to clean up the storage. If the user selects "Yes", all data that were created by the
operating system or programs will be deleted except global variables defined by the Unified Extensible
Firmware Interface Specification. If the user selects "No", all data will be kept, but the operating system or
programs will not be able to create, modify, or delete data in the storage.
If this error happens at a service center, Lenovo authorized service personnel will clean up the non-volatile
system UEFI variable storage using the preceding solution.

Beep errors

Lenovo SmartBeep technology enables you to decode beep errors with your smartphone when a black
screen occurs with beeps from your computer. To decode the beep error with Lenovo SmartBeep
technology, do the following:
1. Go to http://www.support.lenovo.com/smartbeep or scan the following QR Code.
2. Download the proper diagnostic app and install it on your smartphone.
3. Run the diagnostic app and place the smartphone near the computer.
4. Press the Fn key on your computer to emit the beep again. The diagnostic app decodes the beep error
and shows possible solutions on the smartphone.
The following section describes some beep errors and the corresponding solutions.
Note: Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the Customer Support
Center or product documentation. Only use a Lenovo-authorized service provider to repair your product.
Error codes
0001: Reset error (platform reset not de-asserted)
0002: Internal bus error
0281: General embedded controller error
0282: Memory module error
0283: PCI resource error
Solutions
1. Remove all power resources (the ac power adapter,
removable battery, and coin-cell battery). If your
computer has a built-in battery, reset the computer
by inserting a straightened paper clip into the
emergency-reset hole. Wait for one minute. Then
reconnect all power resources.
2. Replace the system board (service provider only).
Replace the system board (service provider only).
Replace the system board (service provider only).
1. Reinstall or replace the memory module.
2. Replace the system board (service provider only).
1. Remove PCIe devices (the M.2 card, PCIe card,
and so on) (service provider only).
2. Replace the system board (service provider only).
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