Question about IBM ThinkPad T21 Notebook

Error 0271 I'm unable to start Laptop there is a light on next to the power button, looks like a Z or N inside of a circle, any help is appreciated, looked everywhere and nothing as of yet

3 Answers

Anonymous

Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

Hot-Shot:

An expert who has answered 20 questions.

Corporal:

An expert that has over 10 points.

Mayor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 2 times.
Contributor
21 Answers

Sounds like it is asking for the power supply to be plugged in before it can start, which indicates a bad Battery, if you are allready plugging in the power supply unit, you may also have a bad or wrong power supply unit,(check that it is set too the correct voltage setting for your country too either 120V or 240V.) Possibly you know someone with the same working laptop so this can be verified by using thier working Battery/powersupply unit or as an alternative can both your battery and power supply unit be taken to a computer or electronics outlet store for simple bench testing before deciding on replacement. Lastly it may be a powersave mode or setting that has been activated before the last shutdown in this case press and hold the power on switch down, until all the lights go out. Leave it turned off for 30 seconds and restart. Press the esc or delete button on startup (before any screen info comes up)and adjust the power save mode setting in this systems bios.

Posted on May 17, 2007

Anonymous

0271 eror

Posted on Feb 16, 2008

Anonymous

The actual solution, was it needed a new CMOS battery. Thanks

Posted on May 17, 2007

Add Your Answer

Upload

Upload an image from your computer

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

Loading...

Include an image. It's worth a thousand words.

prev next

Related Questions:

1 Answer

How do I get into a BIOS that does not boot.

you mite cold boot, when the system turned off and nothing is running wait about 10 seconds, than push F10 when you are booting up.

if you want a copy of the bois manual for your motherboard than type the following information

the board############### bios manual

the code error do this
www.ask.com/error 0271 [check the date & time in bois]
/error 0176 [ there isnt one in my tech book]

Mar 31, 2015 | IBM Computers & Internet

1 Answer

My screen shows the error 0271

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

Oct 12, 2013 | Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet Laptop

3 Answers

What is small blue flashing light next to power button

Depends on the laptop model but normally but it could be one of three lights. First, the disc utility light (tells you when your hard drive is in use, either reading or writing data). This light normally looks like a square, 2 or 3 circles stacked on each other or a small cylinder. The next type of light is could be is your wifi light. This light tell you whether the computer wifi is one or off or if it is transmitting data. Normally this like looks like an antenna with semi circles coming off the top of it like radio waves. Lastly, it could be your battery light showing you whether the laptop is charging, or charged. Normally this light is shaped like a battery and may have a little lightning bolt in the middle of it. Without know exactly what the light looks like, it is hard to say but these are the three most common lights.
Good Luck and vote for me if this answer helped you out. Cheers.

May 19, 2011 | Computers & Internet

1 Answer

Where is sleep button on my laptop

Hi, you can change the function of the "Power" button to perform different functions. Follow the instructions; from the Start Menu, go to Control Panel, next select Hardware and Sound, click on the Power Option icon, from here you can make changes... like "when the computer ("Sleep, Awake, Hibernate..."). You can also ajust the Display setting on the "Monitor" aswell. "Did this solution help? If so, "Rating" it is appreciated, thanks"

Feb 25, 2010 | Regal Ware K6725 Kitchen Pro Bread Maker

1 Answer

Garmin Nuvi 200w Flashing screen "Garmin Logo" will not turn off

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Do a RESET:
The reset button on your nuvi 2xx, 3xx or 6xx will not restore your device to factory settings or delete any map updates. The reset button will switch your device off if you are unable to switch the device off by the power button. It will not erase any data on the device.
The reset button on your nuvi will switch the device off. The reset button can be used to switch your device off if the screen is frozen and you are unable to switch the device off by the power button.

To reset a nuvi 2xx:

Look at the bottom of the device
Locate the small circle with a dot inside
Press the circle to reset the device.

To reset a nuvi 3xx or 6xx:

Lift the antenna
Locate a button with the word Reset inside
Press the button to reset the device.

The device will now switch off.

Sep 23, 2009 | Garmin nuvi 200W GPS Receiver

1 Answer

Unable to send and receive data via bluetooth

you need to turn on bluetooth by using function keys. Press Fn button and button with sign of antenna simultaneously.

Sep 14, 2009 | Dell Latitude D600 Notebook

1 Answer

ERROR CODE 0271 ON IBM R51 LAPTOP

your cmos battery is not working replace it

Aug 31, 2009 | Computers & Internet

1 Answer

Garmin 260W screen is blinking and beeping. Wont do anything else

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Sure give it a try.
The reset button on your nuvi will switch the device off. The reset button can be used to switch your device off if the screen is frozen and you are unable to switch the device off by the power button.

To reset a nuvi 2xx:

Look at the bottom of the device
Locate the small circle with a dot inside
Press the circle to reset the device.

To reset a nuvi 3xx or 6xx:

Lift the antenna
Locate a button with the word Reset inside
Press the button to reset the device.

The device will now switch off.

Aug 02, 2009 | Garmin Nuvi 200w 250w 260w 580 660 670 680...

2 Answers

Gateway laptop will not power on

Sounds like to me, that you do have power going to your computer(other wise your lights wouldnt be on), but that your hard drive is dead.

You can take it to a computer shop and have them replace your hard drive.

Dec 28, 2008 | Gateway MT6730 Notebook PC

1 Answer

ERROR 0271

Are you a computer whizz? (do you know a lot about computers like me?)

Could be the Cpu fan (Central Processing Unit)
That could be lethal to the laptop.
Just as well it's a IBM other wise . . .
As for the error it means the time and date are not set.
soloution: run the bios setup utillity to reset time and date.

1358

Jun 25, 2008 | Acer Aspire 5610-4648 Notebook