Memory Problems - Lenovo ThinkPad X280 User Manual

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 error
0283: PCI resource error
0284: TCG-compliant functionality-related error (might be
the BIOS code validation failure)
0285: TCG-compliant functionality-related error (might be
the TPM initialization failure)
0286: Integrated graphics error
0287: Discrete graphics error
0288: Computer display error

Memory problems

Print these instructions now and keep them with your computer for reference later.
Problem: My memory is not operating properly.
Solution: Check the following items:
1. Check for error messages during startup.
Follow the appropriate corrective actions for power-on self-test (POST) error messages.
2. Verify that the latest UEFI BIOS for your model has been installed.
Solutions
1. Disconnect the ac power adapter. 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).
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).
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 discrete graphics card
(service provider only).
2. Replace the system board (service provider only).
1. Reconnect the display cable on both the system
board side and the computer display side (service
provider only).
2. Replace the system board (service provider only).
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