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0200: Hard disk
error
The HDD or SSD is not working. Make sure that the HDD or
SSD is attached firmly. Run the BIOS Setup Utility; then make
sure the drive is not disabled in the Startup menu.
021x: Keyboard error Make sure that there are no objects placed on the keyboard, or
if you have one, the external keyboard. Turn off the computer,
and turn off all attached devices. Turn on the computer first;
then turn on the attached devices.
If you still see the same error code, do the following:
If an external keyboard is connected, do the following:
v Turn off the computer and disconnect the external keyboard;
then turn on the computer. Make sure that the built-in
keyboard operates correctly. If it does, have the external
keyboard serviced.
v Make sure that the external keyboard is connected to the
correct connector.
Test the computer by using PC-Doctor.
v If the computer stops during the test, have the computer
serviced.
0230: Shadow RAM
error
The shadow RAM failed. Test your computer’s memory with
PC-Doctor. If you added a memory module just before turning
the computer on, reinstall it. Then test the memory with
PC-Doctor.
0231: System RAM
error
The system RAM failed. Test your computer’s memory with
PC-Doctor. If you added a memory module just before turning
the computer on, reinstall it. Then test the memory with
PC-Doctor.
0232: Extended RAM
error
The extended RAM failed. Test your computer’s memory with
PC-Doctor. If you have increased memory just before turning
the computer on, reinstall it. Then test the memory with
PC-Doctor.
0250: System battery
error
The backup battery, which is used to preserve the
configuration information, such as the date and time, while the
computer is turned off, is depleted. Replace the battery and
run the BIOS Setup Utility to verify the configuration. If you
still have a problem, have the computer serviced.
0251: System CMOS
checksum bad
The system CMOS might have been corrupted by an
application program. The computer uses the default settings.
Run the BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure the settings. If you
still see the same error code, have the computer serviced.
0271: Date and time
error
Neither the date nor the time is set in the computer. Set the
date and time, using the BIOS Setup Utility.
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W700 and W700ds Service and Troubleshooting Guide