
Solving computer problems
Troubleshooting
If you do not find your problem here, refer to access ThinkPad, your 
Error messages
Note:
1.In the charts, x can be any character.
2.The version of 
| Message | Solution | 
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| 0175: Bad CRC1, stop | The EEPROM checksum is not correct (block #6). Have the computer | 
| POST task | serviced. | 
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| 0187: EAIA data access | The access to EEPROM is failed. Have the computer serviced. | 
| error | 
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| 0188: Invalid RFID | The EEPROM checksum is not correct (block # 0 and 1, or block # 6). The | 
| serialization information | system board should be replaced, and the box serial number needs to be | 
| area or bad CRC2. | reinstalled. Have the computer serviced. | 
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| 0189: Invalid RFID | The EEPROM checksum is not correct (block # 4 and 5). The system board | 
| configuration | should be replace, and the UUID needs to be reinstalled. Have the computer | 
| information area | serviced. | 
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| 0190: Critical  | The computer turned off, because the battery is low. Connect the ac adapter | 
| error | to the computer and charge the battery, or replace the battery with a fully | 
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 | charged one. | 
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| 0193: RF antenna has | The RFID antenna that you installed has been removed. Enter the | 
| been removed | supervisor password to return your computer to the normal operation. | 
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| 0194: The computer is | The computer have been carried through the security portal gate. Enter the | 
| carried through the | supervisor password to return your computer to the normal operation. | 
| security gate | 
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| 0200: Hard disk error | The hard disk is not working. Make sure the hard disk drive is attached | 
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 | firmly. Run the BIOS Setup Utility; then make sure the hard disk drive is | 
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 | not disabled in the Startup menu. | 
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