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ibm 380ed thinkpad, error codes 163 and 161?

I start the computer and error codes 163 and 161 came up. I changed the cmos battery, but now the computer won't start up. It starts and stops within seconds. How do I fix it?

Floyd Johnson, May 2007

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what is cmose

SHAHID, February 2012

i need solution to error 165 my pc is a IBM 55sx.
Tks.

Rafael Rivera, May 2010

be careful removing the battery a machine this old may have weak plastic. however the machine will boot without the cmos battery. just not a bad battery.
you will still get the error codes 163 and 161 just hit enter to get past the bios clock and errors and it will boot.

frank, April 2009

Hi i was given a thinkpad 380ed and im trying to get it re formatted but i dont no the password to reboot, can anyone help please?

cheryl, November 2008

on the back of your 380 just above your battery remove cover, 1- phillips screw & change 3 v L1 battery ,P/N cr1220 sony.

BEN, October 2008

what is cmos

wally, February 2008

Hi Floyd Johnson
The solution for your problem is :

1: Swith off plug
2. take out cmos jumper (for reseting cmos & bios system)
3. After 1 minutes, installed back the cmos jumper
4. Plug on your power cable
5. You are done..

regards,
MH Nizal
csstresources@gmail.com

MH Nizal, January 2008

I suggest that you download a Hardware Maintenance Manual from www.lenovo.com. Lenovo now own all of IBM's former PC assets.

t, May 2007

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