Lenovo T40 manual Solving computer problems, Message, Solution, Area

Solving computer problems

Message	Solution
1810: Hard disk partition	A problem in recognizing the layout of the partition on the hard disk has
layout error	halted computer startup. Either the IBM Predesktop Area has been deleted,
	or the hard disk contains corrupt data. To try to restart your computer,
	complete one of the following:
	v If the IBM Predesktop Area has been deleted
	1. Press F1 to open the BIOS Setup Utility.
	2. Select Security ->IBM Predesktop Area ->Access IBM Predesktop
	Area.
	3. Set this item to Disabled.
	4. Save and exit.
	v If the above fails
	1. Press Enter.
	2. Double-clickRECOVER TO FACTORY CONTENTS and follow
	on-screen instructions.
	Note: This will permanently erase the entire contents of the hard disk,
	and then restore software preinstalled by Lenovo.
	Press F1 to open BIOS Setup, or Enter to start the IBM Predesktop Area.
	If the computer still does not start, call the Customer Support Center.
	Telephone numbers are listed in “Worldwide telephone list” on page 72.
2010: Warning: Your	If in the primary drive bay you are using a non-IBM / non-Lenovo hard
internal hard disk drive	disk drive (HDD) or an old generation IBM HDD which is not supported by
(HDD) may not function	this system, with the risk in mind, you can still use it by pressing ESC. If in
correctly on this system.	the primary drive bay you are using a supported IBM / Lenovo HDD with
Ensure that your HDD is	an old firmware, you need to update its firmware to the latest. The latest
supported on this system	version is available at
and that the latest HDD	http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/
firmware is installed.
The power-on password	A power-on password or a supervisor password is set. Type the password
prompt	and press Enter to use the computer. If the power-on password is not
	accepted, a supervisor password might have been set. Type the supervisor
	password and press Enter. If you still see the same error message, have the
	computer serviced.
The hard disk password	A hard disk password is set. Type the password and press Enter to use the
prompt	computer.
	If you still see the same error message, have the computer serviced.
Hibernation error	The system configuration changed between the time your computer entered
	hibernation mode and the time it left this mode, and your computer cannot
	resume normal operation.
	v Restore the system configuration to what it was before your computer
	entered hibernation mode.
	v If the memory size has been changed, re-create the hibernation file.

16ThinkPad® T40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide