T30 keeps giving me an Error 0271 - IBM ThinkPad T30 2366 Notebook

Hi Dalibor
Error 0271 refers to the cmos battery being weak.
Try replacing the cmos battery.
Also make sure your date and time are correctly set!
Bud

Error 0271 means: Date and time error. Neither the date nor the time is set in the computer. You need to set the date / time in the BIOS.

That means that if you get back into your computer, back all your stuff up as the hard drive is or has failed!
Don't leave it back it up now!!

Removing the BIOS battery will not remove the BIOS password because the password is stored on an EEPROM chip. The password can be retrieved with difficulty, it requires you to build an EEPROM chip reader. For instructions to remove this password, please click on this link :-
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4335050-remove_bios_power_password_thinkpad

You cannot get into the BIOS until you have entered the correct BIOS password.
The BIOS password is stored on an EEPROM chip and removing the BIOS battery cannot remove this password.
There are no backdoor passwords to get into the BIOS or to remove this password, BUT there is a way to retrieve this password. It will not be an easy process, you may need assistance. Please click on this link for instructions :-
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4335050-remove_bios_power_password_thinkpad

your cmos battery is not working replace it

Both errors are related to the backup battery which is located under the main battery. It is probably dead. You can get one on eBay for $3.29 w/free shipping or pay a shop $20 to put one in. If you do it yourself be very gentle plugging it into the tricky little slot - it is possible to break the connector loose from the motherboard but it is an easy repair if you have patience and dexterity. As for the password, try just hitting enter. It is the supervisor password to change the BIOS settings and was probably never set.
Hope this helps.
Jon

startup error on life fitness treadmill

Hi,

Well, the fan is either unplugged from it's socket, froze up, or completely clogged with dust, etc and is giving the bios reason to shut down.

Also tho, tell me, does the time and date keep needing to be reset?

Could be a cmos battery. Some of the older thinkpads were like that, although my T30 has never shown this problem.

Good luck