Error On Laptop

Chaos-Casey · 06-19-2006, 09:54 AM

My laptop starts up with

032192 KB OK
173
163

in the top left hand corner

then a screen comes up saying

ERROR

00173
00163

ok cancel

i click ok and it goes to a date and time thing. so i enter in the time and hit ok. Then My computer restarts

032192 KB OK

in the top left hand corner. Now i have a screen that looks like this

O > |
off on

and the o > | keeps flashing in order o...>...|

now i'm just letting that run for a bit and see what happenes. if anyone can help me please do

Thanks Casey

ebackhus · 06-19-2006, 10:09 AM

Dead CMOS battery (163) and the BIOS settings aren't set (173). Pop a new battery in there and hold down F2 to enter the BIOS setup.

Chaos-Casey · 06-19-2006, 12:29 PM

Were is the battery located? i cant find it >.<

**hwm54112** · 06-19-2006, 01:16 PM

What brand and model laptop # laptop?

**laboye** · 06-19-2006, 06:30 PM

Indeed, we will need the Laptop's brand and model/make to be of any help with the battery. Your system is also indicating that you have bad memory installed. The memory must be replaced, as it generally it cannot be repaired. The error numbers signify the memory allocations/sectors that failed to pass POST's test. The 32kb memory either tells us that you have a really low amount of memory, or that the system cannot use a large portion or an entire memory module. Provide us with that information and we may be able to help you find the right kind of memory and instructions on how-to replace your CMOS battery.

Also, if the CMOS battery isnt charged (it is Lithium), your system will lose it's settings when the battery dies. If the system is plugged in, the CMOS battery will recharge. However, if this is not the case, you must purchase a new battery from your laptop manufacturer or from this site (that I recommend): www.impactcomputers.com.

Chaos-Casey · 06-21-2006, 11:42 PM

well i'll find out all the information and get back to you asap

Chaos-Casey · 06-24-2006, 02:58 PM

I found the model number to my laptop... it's 770ED IBM Thinkpad

**laboye** · 06-25-2006, 12:13 PM

Hmm, thats a little old, but I believe the RTC battery would be under the computer's main battery pack. I'm checking up on it now... I'll get back to ya.

**laboye** · 06-25-2006, 01:03 PM

These instructions are per the IBM hardware manual:

Turn off the computer and dosconnect the AC Adapter and all cables from the computer
Turn the computer upside down.
Open the bottom compartment with a screwdriver and remove the bottom cover.
Find the old backup battery in the bottom compartment and remove it from the battery holder by pushing it in then lifting it up.
Install a new backup battery.
Replace the bottom cover.
Connect the AC Adapter to the computer.

--------------------------------------------------------

Based on this, it is in the *only(?) compartment on the bottom of the PC.

-Eddie

06-19-2006, 09:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Chaos-Casey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4 OS: XP	Error On Laptop My laptop starts up with 032192 KB OK 173 163 in the top left hand corner then a screen comes up saying ERROR 00173 00163 ok cancel i click ok and it goes to a date and time thing. so i enter in the time and hit ok. Then My computer restarts 032192 KB OK in the top left hand corner. Now i have a screen that looks like this O > \| off on and the o > \| keeps flashing in order o...>...\| now i'm just letting that run for a bit and see what happenes. if anyone can help me please do Thanks Casey

06-19-2006, 10:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,138 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	Dead CMOS battery (163) and the BIOS settings aren't set (173). Pop a new battery in there and hold down F2 to enter the BIOS setup. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

06-24-2006, 02:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chaos-Casey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4 OS: XP	Hey I found the model number to my laptop... it's 770ED IBM Thinkpad

06-25-2006, 12:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
laboye TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 1,246 OS: Windows xp Pro/Vista Beta 2/Ubuntu 6.06 LTS My System	Hmm, thats a little old, but I believe the RTC battery would be under the computer's main battery pack. I'm checking up on it now... I'll get back to ya. __________________ Repair Windows XP Guide --- Resolutions Crazy Computer that I'm saving up for::Antec P180 Case;PC Pwr&Cooling 1kW Quad SLI PSU;Asus P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe;Intel Core2 XE X6800;Corsair TWIN2XP2048 2GB PC2-6400 DDR2 RAM;2xAsus GeForce 7950 GX2;BFG PhysX Accel.;IBM DVD-RAM/Plextor DVD±RW;Seagate 750GB HD 7200RPM;WDX 150GB 10000RPM;Vigor Monsoon TEC Cooler

06-25-2006, 01:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
laboye TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 1,246 OS: Windows xp Pro/Vista Beta 2/Ubuntu 6.06 LTS My System	These instructions are per the IBM hardware manual: Turn off the computer and dosconnect the AC Adapter and all cables from the computer Turn the computer upside down. Open the bottom compartment with a screwdriver and remove the bottom cover. Find the old backup battery in the bottom compartment and remove it from the battery holder by pushing it in then lifting it up. Install a new backup battery. Replace the bottom cover. Connect the AC Adapter to the computer. -------------------------------------------------------- Based on this, it is in the only(?) compartment on the bottom of the PC. -Eddie __________________ Repair Windows XP Guide --- Resolutions Crazy Computer that I'm saving up for::Antec P180 Case;PC Pwr&Cooling 1kW Quad SLI PSU;Asus P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe;Intel Core2 XE X6800;Corsair TWIN2XP2048 2GB PC2-6400 DDR2 RAM;2xAsus GeForce 7950 GX2;BFG PhysX Accel.;IBM DVD-RAM/Plextor DVD±RW;Seagate 750GB HD 7200RPM;WDX 150GB 10000RPM;Vigor Monsoon TEC Cooler Last edited by laboye; 06-25-2006 at 01:04 PM.*

06-19-2006, 12:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chaos-Casey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4 OS: XP	Were is the battery located? i cant find it >.<

06-19-2006, 01:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
hwm54112 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,233 OS: WINXP	What brand and model laptop # laptop?

06-19-2006, 06:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
laboye TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 1,246 OS: Windows xp Pro/Vista Beta 2/Ubuntu 6.06 LTS My System	Indeed, we will need the Laptop's brand and model/make to be of any help with the battery. Your system is also indicating that you have bad memory installed. The memory must be replaced, as it generally it cannot be repaired. The error numbers signify the memory allocations/sectors that failed to pass POST's test. The 32kb memory either tells us that you have a really low amount of memory, or that the system cannot use a large portion or an entire memory module. Provide us with that information and we may be able to help you find the right kind of memory and instructions on how-to replace your CMOS battery. Also, if the CMOS battery isnt charged (it is Lithium), your system will lose it's settings when the battery dies. If the system is plugged in, the CMOS battery will recharge. However, if this is not the case, you must purchase a new battery from your laptop manufacturer or from this site (that I recommend): www.impactcomputers.com.

06-21-2006, 11:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Chaos-Casey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4 OS: XP	well i'll find out all the information and get back to you asap