Numeric Error Codes; Error Messages - Lenovo 50382NU Hardware Maintenance Manual

A numeric error is displayed for each error detected in POST or system operation. In the displays, n can
be any number.
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 37.
Note: For a device not supported by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad Notebooks, 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 miniPCI 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)
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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 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.