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.

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T40 specifications

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