From: Bill Morrow (penzance_at_icanect.net)
Date: Thu Jun 24 1999 - 00:13:47 EDT
Mark..
it could be as simple as a loose plug, or as fatal as e failing component on the
system board...
IMO, disassemble it far enough to reseat all the plugs and so forth, then try
again..
if the error persists, find a newer machine..
Mark Andrew wrote:
> For no apparent reason I have begun to get the following error right after
> the memory check on power-up...
>
> 5A 301
>
> When I go through the thinkpad test, the test freezes while checking the
> system board. Could anyone tell me more specifically what the error message
> implies. I get the error even after removing all periferals from the
> computer. Only the internal floppy drive and battery are attached (and the
> AC plug)
>
> The manual says that I may have to find a service center...do you think the
> laptop is worth the price of service?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Mark
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