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Service Hints & Tips

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TP 360,340 - Error Messages

Applicable to: World-Wide

Service Information:
Using a maintenance diskette on reference Thinkpad Models the following error messages may be displayed using the 'Set system identification' or 'View system identification' menu:-

Error:
An error occurred while trying to access the system data Input Code (AX) : D202 Output Code (AH) : 86

The reason for these errors are explained below:-
VPD(Vital Product Data) data(SYSTEM type, serial number etc) is located in an EEPROM contained within the system board assembly.The maintenace diskette utilises this information from this EEPROM using BIOS support. The TP750/TP755 products have this hardware installed but this EPROM is not contained within TP340 AND TP360.

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Hardware Maintenance Information

Date Created

11-12-95

Last Updated

08-04-98

Revision Date

07-04-99

Brand

IBM ThinkPad

Product Family

ThinkPad 340, ThinkPad 360

Machine Type

2610, 2620

Model

Various

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H055768

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