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Thread ID: 32157 2003-04-10 10:16:00 Laptop Checksum Error. Ashley Matthews (550) Press F1
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134878 2003-04-10 10:16:00 Hi,

I just bought a new laptop. Whenever I run it over the battery a screen comes up before Windows Loads saying there is a checksum error for an invalid time. Even when I change it to the correct time and save those details to the CMOS, the next time i start it up it does the exact same thing and the time reverts to the 1/1/1988. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated

Ash
Ashley Matthews (550)
134879 2003-04-10 10:33:00 > Hi,
>
> I just bought a new laptop.

Ever thought of taking it back? No? OK read on

> Whenever I run it over
> the battery a screen comes up before Windows Loads
> saying there is a checksum error for an invalid time.
> Even when I change it to the correct time and save
> those details to the CMOS, the next time i start it
> up it does the exact same thing and the time reverts
> to the 1/1/1988. Any ideas would be greatly
> appreciated
>
> Ash

CMOS checksum error (www.computerhope.com)
plus check/replace the CMOS battery.

Attempt repairs at your own risk
Merlin (503)
134880 2003-04-11 05:12:00 Definitely: back to the shop. That's what guarantees are for. You never "fix" faults on new gear. Graham L (2)
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