Message: 0187: EAIA data access error

Solution: The access to EEPROM is failed. Have the computer serviced.

Message: 0188: Invalid RFID Serialization Information Area

Solution: The EEPROM checksum is not correct (block # 0 and 1). The system board should be replaced, and the box serial number needs to be reinstalled. Have the computer serviced.

Message: 0189: Invalid RFID configuration information area

Solution: The EEPROM checksum is not correct (block # 4 and 5). The system board should be replace, and the UUID needs to be reinstalled. Have the computer serviced.

Message: 0190: Critical low-battery error

Solution: The computer turned off, because the battery is low. Connect the ac power adapter to the computer and charge the battery, or replace the battery with a fully charged one.

Message: 0191: System Security - Invalid remote change requested

Solution: The system configuration change has failed. Confirm the operation and try again. To clear the error, enter ThinkPad Setup.

Message: 0199: System Security - Security password retry count exceeded.

Solution: This message is displayed if you enter a wrong supervisor password more than three times. Confirm the supervisor password and try again. To clear the error, enter ThinkPad Setup.

Message: 1802: Unauthorized network card is plugged in - Power off and remove the network card.

Solution: The mini PCI Express network card is not supported on this computer. Remove it.

Message: 1820: More than one external fingerprint readers are attached.

Solution: Power off and remove all but the reader that you set up within your main operating system.

Message: 2000: ThinkVantage Active Protection sensor diagnostics failed.

Solution: ThinkVantage Active Protection sensor is not working correctly. Have the computer serviced.

Message: 2100: Detection error on HDD0 (Main HDD)

Solution: The hard disk is not working. Have the hard disk serviced.

Message: 2101: Detection error on HDD1 (Ultrabay HDD)

Solution: The hard disk is not working. Have the hard disk serviced.

Message: 2102: Detection error on HDD2 (Mini SATA)

Solution: The Mini SATA device is not working. Have the Mini SATA device serviced.

Message: 2110: Read error on HDD0 (Main HDD)

Solution: The hard disk is not working. Have the hard disk serviced.

Message: 2111: Read error on HDD1 (Ultrabay HDD)

Solution: The hard disk is not working. Have the hard disk serviced.

Message: 2112: Read error on HDD2 (Mini SATA)

Solution: The Mini SATA device is not working. Have the Mini SATA device serviced.

Message: 2200: Machine Type and Serial Number are invalid.

Solution: Machine Type and Serial Number are invalid. Have the computer serviced.

Message: 2201: Machine UUID is invalid.

Solution: Machine UUID is invalid. Have the computer serviced.

Message: Fan error

Solution: Cooling fan has failed. Shut down the computer immediately and have the computer serviced.

Message: Thermal sensing error

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Lenovo W530, T530i, 24384KU, 243858U manual Troubleshooting computer problems

243858U, 24384KU, T530, T530i, W530 specifications

The Lenovo W530, model number 2394F1U, and its sibling T530, including variant 244723U and T530i, represent a significant chapter in Lenovo's ThinkPad series, designed primarily for business professionals and power users who demand performance, durability, and functionality.

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