Lenovo Windows Laptops Error Codes

19 error codes extracted from Lenovo windows laptops service manuals. Each code includes its meaning and a summary fix step.

Error Codes19 codes

0177

Bad SVP data, stop POST task.

Checksum of the supervisor password in the EEPROM is not correct. The system board should be replaced.

0183

Bad CRC of Security Settings in EFI Variable. Enter ThinkPad Setup.

Checksum of the Security settings in the EFI Variable is not correct.

0187

EAIA data access error

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

0188

Invalid RFID Serialization Information Area

The EEPROM checksum is not correct (block # 0 and 1). The system board should be replaced, and the box serial number nee...

0189

Invalid RFID configuration information area

The EEPROM checksum is not correct (block # 4 and 5). The system board should be replaced, and the universally unique id...

0190

Critical low-battery error

The computer turned off, because the battery power is low. Connect the ac power adapter to the computer and charge the b...

0191

System Security - Invalid remote change requested

The system configuration change has failed. Confirm the operation and try again.

0199

System Security - Security password retry count exceeded.

This message is displayed if you enter a wrong supervisor password more than three times.

0270

Real Time Clock Error.

System Real Time Clock is not functional. Have the computer serviced.

0271

Check Date and Time settings.

Neither the date nor the time is set in the computer. Set the date and time, using ThinkPad Setup.

1802

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

The wireless network card is not supported on this computer. Remove it.

1820

More than one external fingerprint readers are attached.

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

2100

Detection error on SSD0 (M.2)

The solid-state disk is not working. Have the solid-state disk serviced.

2110

Read error on SSD0 (M.2)

The solid-state disk is not working. Have the solid-state disk serviced.

2200

Machine Type and Serial Number are invalid.

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

2201

Machine UUID is invalid.

Machine UUID is invalid. Have the computer serviced.

210x/211x

Detection/Read error on HDDx/SSDx

Reinstall the storage drive. If the problem still exists, replace the storage drive.

Error: The non-volatile system UEFI variable storage is nearly full.

The operating system or programs cannot create, modify, or delete data in the non-volatile system UEFI variable storage due to insufficient storage space after POST.

Press F1 after the error message is displayed to enter the UEFI BIOS menu.

Fan error. Press Esc to startup with limited performance.

The thermal fan might not work correctly.

Press Esc within five seconds to start up the computer with limited performance.

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