IBM R50series manual Solving computer problems

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Solving computer problems

Message

Solution

 

 

0200: Hard disk error

The hard disk is not working. Make sure that the hard disk drive is attached

 

firmly. Run the IBM BIOS Setup Utility; then make sure the hard disk drive

 

is not disabled in the Startup menu.

 

 

021x: Keyboard error

Make sure that there are no objects placed on the keyboard, or if you have

 

one, the external keyboard. Turn off the computer, and turn off all attached

 

devices. Turn on the computer first; then turn on the attached devices.

 

If you still see the same error code, do the following:

 

If an external keyboard is connected, do the following:

 

v Turn off the computer and disconnect the external keyboard; then turn on

 

the computer. Make sure that the built-in keyboard operates correctly. If it

 

does, have the external keyboard serviced.

 

v Make sure that the external keyboard is connected to the correct

 

connector.

 

Test the computer by using PC-Doctor.

 

v If the computer stops during the test, have the computer serviced.

0230: Shadow RAM error

The shadow RAM failed. Test your computer’s memory with PC-Doctor. If

 

you added a memory module just before turning the computer on, reinstall

 

it. Then test the memory with PC-Doctor.

 

 

0231: System RAM error

The system RAM failed. Test your computer’s memory with PC-Doctor. If

 

you added a memory module just before turning the computer on, reinstall

 

it. Then test the memory with PC-Doctor.

 

 

0232: Extended RAM

The extended RAM failed. Test your computer’s memory with PC-Doctor. If

error

you have increased memory just before turning the computer on, reinstall it.

 

Then test the memory with PC-Doctor.

 

 

0250: System battery

The backup battery, which is used to preserve the configuration information,

error

such as the date and time, while the computer is turned off, is depleted.

 

Replace the battery and run IBM BIOS Setup Utility to verify the

 

configuration. If you still have a problem, have the computer serviced.

 

 

0251: System CMOS

The system CMOS might have been corrupted by an application program.

checksum bad

The computer uses the default settings. Run IBM BIOS Setup Utility to

 

reconfigure the settings. If you still see the same error code, have the

 

computer serviced.

 

 

0260: System timer error

Have the computer serviced.

 

 

0270: Real time clock

Have the computer serviced.

error

 

 

 

0271: Date and time error

Neither the date nor the time is set in the computer. Set the date and time,

 

using the IBM BIOS Setup Utility.

 

 

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Contents ThinkPad R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page ThinkPad R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page Important notice for users Important regulatory notice for usersInformation about hard disk capacity Iv ThinkPad R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Finding information with Access IBM Vi ThinkPad R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Contents Viii ThinkPad R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Overview of your new ThinkPad computer Your ThinkPad at a glance Front view Rear viewFeatures Features Specifications Important tips Be careful about where and how you work Caring for your ThinkPad computerBe gentle with your computer Carry your computer properlyTake care in setting passwords Handle storage media and drives properlyOther important tips Cleaning the cover of your computer Cleaning your computer keyboardCleaning your computer display Caring for your ThinkPad computer Caring for your ThinkPad computer Solving computer problems Diagnosing problems TroubleshootingError messages Click PC-DoctorSolving computer problems Solving computer problems Solving computer problems Select Security-IBM Predesktop Area-Access IBM Predesktop Errors without messages ProblemSolution Password problem Power switch problem Keyboard problemsUltraNav problems Standby or hibernation problems Click Power Management Computer screen problems Click AdvancedBattery problems Hard disk drive problems Startup problem Other problems Computer does not respond From the list, select the mode you want Click OK Starting IBM Bios Setup Utility Double-clickStart setup utilityRecovering pre-installed software Double-clickRecover to factory contentsUpgrading the hard disk drive Handling a hard disk driveUpgrading the hard disk drive Upgrading the hard disk drive Replacing the battery Replacing the battery Getting help and service from IBM Getting help and service Getting help on the Web Calling IBMIBM FRU Telephone numbers Country or region Language Telephone NumberGetting help around the world Getting help and service Παρ Α. Σηµαντικ οδηγ σχετικ µε την ασϕ ΚΙΝ∆ΥΝΟΣΚΙΝ∆ΥΝΟΣ Καλ ρε και µετασχηµατιστ ΚΙΝ∆ΥΝΟΣ Μπαταρ ΚΙΝ∆ΥΝΟΣ Αποθ του πακ επαναϕορτ µπαταριΚΙΝ∆ΥΝΟΣ Προσοχη ∆ σχετικ µε τις προδιαγραϕ των συσκευ laser Πλ τα χ σας µετ το χειρισµ των καλωδ Φυλ αυτ τις οδηγ ThinkPad R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Appendix B. Wireless related information Wireless interoperabilityUsage environment and your health Authorized Operation Within the United States and Canada Enabling Extended Channel Mode ThinkPad R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Appendix C. Warranty information Warranty service and supportBefore you call for service Calling for service What this Warranty Does not Cover How to Obtain Warranty Service What IBM Will Do to Correct ProblemsExchange of a Machine or Part Your Additional Responsibilities Limitation of LiabilityPart 2 Country-unique Terms Governing LawJurisdiction Americas ArgentinaBrazil PeruNorth America CanadaCAMBODIA, LAOS, and Vietnam CAMBODIA, INDONESIA, LAOS, and VietnamIndia Japan MalasiaNEW Zealand PEOPLE’S Republic of China PRC PhilippinesSingapore EUROPE, Middle EAST, Africa EmeaHow to Obtain Warranty Service ThinkPad R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide European Union EU Following Terms Apply to ALL EU Countries ThinkPad R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Egypt FranceGermany HungaryIreland Items for Which IBM is Not Liable SlovakiaUnited Kingdom Part 3 Warranty Information Warranty PeriodTypes of Warranty Service Customer Replaceable Unit ″CRU″ ServiceOn-site Service Courier or Depot ServiceCustomer Carry-In or Mail-In Service Guarantee supplement for Mexico HelpCenter telephone numbersThinkPad R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Appendix D. Notices Processing date dataReferences to the Web site addresses Electronic emission noticesProduct notice requirements Environmental notices for JapanDisposing of a disused lithium battery Handling a disused ThinkPad battery packTrademarks ThinkPad R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Appendix D. Notices ThinkPad R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Appendix D. Notices Part Number / Numéro de référence 49P1094 NEW FastSite intranet publisher KEY Features and Benefits Conditions of Use Lotus Warranty Support Appendix D. Notices ThinkPad R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Appendix D. Notices ThinkPad R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Index ThinkPad R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page Part Number 13N6087

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