I was given this thinkpad by a friend and I got an error code 163. I replaced the MB battery and got to the date screen and set it. Rebooted and I now get error code 174, which the manual lists as device configuration error. It reads have the computer serviced. can you help me correct the problem.

... changing the cmos battery with a new one is a good idea ... now all you need is the correct password ... if one was set prior? ... I suspect it had.... glad its an old thinkpad. ... just walk over to the nearest waste bin and drop it in there unless you need a paperweight! ... ibm security was good then as it is now ... writing to the eeprom ... you wo'nt even be able to use the harddrive on another machine ... unlocking both will cost $$$'s . . ... Posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/... Grrrr... ....more