I continue to get the 163 error message for my IBM Thinkpad 600E even after I correct the date and time. the system will not allow me to move beyond this. i tried holding the F1 key while turning on - didn't get beyond error. also removed battery and put back in - didn't get beyond error. HELP!

Tia, January 2010

The CMOS backup battery has gone bad. Download the Hardware Maintenance Manual for the TP600 from www.lenovo.com and follow the instruction on how to replace it.

T, January 2010