IBM A22e manual Troubleshooting, Error messages

Solving computer problems

Troubleshooting

If you do not find your problem here, refer to Access ThinkPad, your on-board help system. Open Access ThinkPad by pressing the ThinkPad button. The following section only describes problems that might prevent you from accessing this help system.

Error messages

Note:

1.In the charts, x can be any character.

2.The version of PC-Doctor referred to here is PC-Doctor for Windows.

Message	Cause and action
0175: Bad CRC1, stop	The EEPROM checksum is not correct (block #6). Have the computer
POST task	serviced.
0187: EAIA data access	The access to EEPROM has failed. Have the computer serviced.
error
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.
0189: Invalid RFID	The EEPROM checksum is not correct (block # 4 and 5). The system board
configuration	should be replaced, and the UUID needs to be reinstalled. Have the
information area	computer serviced.
0190: Critical low-battery	The computer turned off, because the battery is low. Connect the ac adapter
error	to the computer and charge the battery pack, or replace the battery pack
	with a fully charged one.
0200: Hard disk error	The hard disk is not working. Make sure the hard disk drive is attached
	firmly. Run the 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, using PC-Doctor.
	v If the computer stops during the test, have the computer serviced.

Chapter 2. Solving computer problems 11