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Indicator blinking patterns
The LED indicator blinks amber first and then white continually, consisting of different blinking patterns. Each
blinking pattern corresponds to an error code. For example, when the LED indicator blinks amber once
and then blinks white twice
Notes:
• The LED indicator blinks automatically only when the error in the following table occurs.
• The LED indicator blinks continually until the computer turns off. If you need to interrupt the process,
press power button for a few seconds.
• We recommend that you speak to our Customer Support Center before attempting to service the
computer yourself so that you can be directed to the correct documentation and repair information. It
might be recommended to have a Lenovo-authorized service provider repair your computer depending on
the complexity of the error or fault.
Refer to the blinking patterns and error codes in the table below to solve your computer problems.
Blinking patterns Error codes
0001: Reset error (platform reset not de-
asserted)
0002: Internal bus error
0003: Non-Volatile Memory programming
error in system power circuit
0282: Memory module error
0283: PCI resource error
0284: TCG-compliant functionality-related
error (might be the BIOS code validation
failure)
, the blinking pattern corresponds to error code 0001.
Solutions
1. Remove the ac power adapter and the
removable battery if your computer has
one. Then, reset the computer by doing
one of the following:
• For models with the emergency-reset
hole, insert a straightened paper clip
into the emergency-reset hole. Wait
for one minute. Then, reconnect all
power resources and restart the
computer.
• For models without the emergency-
reset hole, press and hold the power
button for about seven seconds.
Then, reconnect to all power
resources and restart the computer.
2. If step 1 does not work, 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. If step 1 does not work, replace the
system board (service provider only).
1. Remove PCIe devices (the M.2 card,
PCIe card, and so on) (service provider
only).
2. If step 1 does not work, replace the
system board (service provider only).
Replace the system board (service provider
only).
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