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IBM ThinkPad 600E Errors 161 & 163
Name: MichaelN13 Date: November 24, 2004 at 14:05:26 Pacific OS: Windows XP Pro CPU/Ram: 400mhz P2, 128mb RAM
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Hi, I have an IBM ThinkPad 600E which I just replaced the motherboard in. All internal wires/cables are connected properly, but I am getting errors 161 and 163 as soon as I press the power button. The usual IBM ThinkPad logo is not displayed, just my ammount of RAM and the two error messages. Does anybody know how to resolve this issue or atleast know what the errors mean? Thank you! Your responses mean a lot to me.
Name: ddp59 Date: November 24, 2004 at 15:01:23 Pacific
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did you check manual for post errors & also ibm site for info???
david
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Response Number 2
Name: Rimfire Date: November 24, 2004 at 15:55:27 Pacific
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These indicate configuration changes. You did remember to set up the CMOS, didn't you?
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Response Number 3
Name: Tbird4point6LX97 Date: November 24, 2004 at 20:11:11 Pacific
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cmos battery is dead cmos battery can be found on ebay for about $10 and it is located within the memory compartment and it's attached via a small wired connector...i already changed one out for a co-worker on a 600e
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Response Number 4
Name: MichaelN13 Date: November 25, 2004 at 05:53:33 Pacific
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I didn't have the time to order one, so I used another CR2025 battery new from RadioShack and then I had to set the time. Thanks for your help! Works like a charm!
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Response Number 5
Name: MichaelN13 Date: November 25, 2004 at 06:58:43 Pacific
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This just happened about 3 hours ago: I'm now getting the error "Applications or Devices disabled..." error in my notification area of my taskbar. This happens to disable my sound card drivers. I have tried to uninstall my drivers, install new ones (and old ones) but no driver works. Is there a way to disable this "Applications and Devices disabled..." error altogether, and keep my sound card functioning? Thanks again.
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Response Number 6
Name: Tbird4point6LX97 Date: November 25, 2004 at 19:20:02 Pacific
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can't help you there
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Response Number 7
Name: pppsyang Date: December 3, 2004 at 09:00:21 Pacific
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Do you think you got those errors because of the new CMOS battery? How did you solder the wires on the battery? It would be much cheaper if we can do that.
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