Error. 2100:hddo (hard disk drive) initialization error (1)

http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/X-Series-ThinkPad-Laptops/quot-Error-2100-Hard-drive-initialization-error-quot/td-p/8461

Hi chetan5karma,

I see that you are having issues with you Thinkpad R61 Laptop getting an Error 7, PXE-e61 Media test Failure.

I Believe the Error that you are receiving means that the Hard Drive in your Laptop is not responding anymore or is not anymore fixable, the error that your mentioned states that your "HDD" Hard Drive needs to be replaced on your Laptop there is no other way to fix this error you Hard Drive is already undetected and most probably not bootable anymore.

You can google pxe-e61 there will be many possible causes but all fall in replacing the Hard Drive, the only option your can try with this concern is removing your Hard Drive and reconnecting it back again, this is to see if the Laptop will detect the Hard Drive again or not.

Also you can try reformatting the Hard Drive using a Windows Installation Disc to see if it will be detected by Windows.

I hope this helps.

Thank you for choosing Fixya,

mvincentc

Bad hard drive. Time for a replacement.

Normally a indication of a failed hard drive. Try reseating drive connections and if nothing changes, replace hard drive

reformat is the answer

To all users with: lenovo T61error 2100: HDD0(hard disk drive),


Possible cause:

1. Corrupted hard disk logical sectror/hard disk logical error (bad format).
2. Hard disk connector not well in place.
3. Hard disk broken, physical fault.

Solutions:

1. Format hard disk and reinstall system using a Windows setup CD.
2. If that does not work the Hard disk must be removed to check thge connector, and to test the hard disk on a different computer.
3. If the hard disk is bad , it must be replaced, and windows reinstalled repeating step one.

System Error: 09xxxx (Non-Continuable)
Problem
Description:
EIO Accessories (EIO Card/Hard Disk Drive) Error.
Corrective Action: Try the following:
n Switch the Printer OFF and ON again and wait for the initialization.
n If the Error code continues to appear, switch the Printer OFF.
Remove the EIO Card (if installed) and make sure that the Hard
Disk Drive is installed correctly by pushing it firmly inwards and
checking that the two installation screws are completely
tightened. Switch the Printer ON again. If the error codes 09Axxx
or 09Bxxx appear then replace the Hard Disk Drive.
n If the Error Code disappeared after removing the EIO Card, then
switch the Printer OFF and reinstall the EIO Card, making sure
that the two installation screws are completely tightened. Switch
the Printer ON again. If the Error Code reappears, then the EIO
Card could be faulty. Replace the EIO Card.
n If Error Code 09Cxxx appears after initialization, then replace the
Electronics Module
n Once the Error Code has been solved, print an Internal Demo
Print to make sure that the Hard Disk Drive is functioning
correctly. If the Error Code reappears, then use the above
information to troubleshoot the problem

Seems the harddrive has failed, and needs to be replaced.

There appears to be a BIOS update or two available for the Lenovo TP T60. One of the updates makes reference to this error code, but the verbage afterwards is a little different to that posted here. Mind you, my recommendation is that you should stay on target with BIOS updates because they are fixing problems with the computer, even if you don't realise you are having those problems!

Please go here: http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-64462.html

Press Ctrl F and search for 2100. This tells you which update fixed a problem with ERROR 2100: At the bottom of this page you will find that these updates are for all regions. You will also find the link to the BIOS update utility.

My experience of BIOS updates on the Thinkpad range is that you have to undock the laptop prior installing the BIOS update, and ensure the laptop has a constant power support - NOT BATTERY. Ensure you read the on-screen notes carefully.

Hope this helps.