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How to change Model Type and Serial Number of Thinkpad

If you change a system board on a Thinkpad laptop, chances are you might encounter 2200, 2201 errors.
2200: Machine Type and Serial Number are invalid.

After ~8 hours of searching on Internet, trying different methods, I've finally successfully changed/added Model typle and S/N to my friend's X230.
The laptop had its system board or mother board replaced. The replacement came from ebay with model type & S/N blank.
It was a painfully long process to figure things out. And my windows 10 added a huge hassle to the would-be-easy process. The Internet doesn't have a very straightforward instruction on it. And they are all pretty old.
Basically you need to use a service utility calledThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette (HMD) to make a bootable USB flash drive. It used to be on floppy disk but it can make bootable USB stick too now.

Preparation.

  • Windows 7 (both 32 and 64 should work). Haven't tried windows 8.
  • DO NOT use windows 10, won't work
  • USB flash drive
  • ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette, the newer the better.
  • Write down the Model Type & S/N from your label on the machine.

Steps.

  1. Download ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette (HMD). I have 1.83 attached here. You can certainly find other versions on the Internet somewhere.
  2. DO NOT use windows 10!! I've only tried windows 10 & 7, both 64 bit. Windows 7 worked with all my flash drives. But the application will not find your USB stick on windows 10.
  3. Unzip the TP HMD. Use 'usbfmtpw.exe' to make a bootable HMD USB. If it says 'Error: Drive not found to format', then it's very likely it can't run on your OS (Windows 10 for instance). Otherwise, you will see a format window. Make sure it's your flash drive. Don't worry about the size. You can always format it in windows, and the flash drive will turn back to normal.
  4. Boot your Thinkpad with the USB stick you just made. You might need to hit 'F12' to open the boot options to choose it. You will see a blue screen with some descriptions of the tool.
  5. Choose option 1, '1. set S/N.. ' or something like that. I can't remember now, but it's pretty straightforward once you are at this step.
  6. Follow the instructions. It's pretty easy. You will need to input the Model Type and SN together, with '1S' at the beginning. Say, model type 1234CTO, SN 56789AB, you will need to input '1S1234CTO56789AB'. It may vary depending on your machine.
  7. Then simply reboot.
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2200 Machine Type And Serial Number Are Invalid Lenovo Support

Lenovo incorrect serial number from WMI. From past experience I found that the Lenovo put their serial number different section of the smbios than the Dells so I had to check the manufacture field first to know which wmi call to make. I ran into the situation when writing a script that names the workstation based on the serial number during. Basically as part of my computer name I use the serial number (which is the service tag for Dell machines). I'm trying to make this work with the Lenovos, but WMIC bios get serialnumber returns a 13 digit number different from the Serial number on the bottom of the laptop which is 10 characters long and start with a CB.

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Machine Type And Serial Number Are Invalid

Tell them repair is good for the environment, good for consumers, and good for business. Tell them you support the Digital Right to Repair Act, S.96 and H.143. It's time to speak out for your right to repair. Why do I receive an 'invalid machine type' when i start my computer? When i start my computer, i recieve a 'ERROR: Machine type and serial no. Is invalid' and i hear a.

2200 Machine Type And Serial Number Are Invalid Lenovo Support

I have a second or third generation X1C. I've used it for three years. As of recent, I shocked the corner of the chasis, causing the computer to restart. (You know, rubbing on carpet type shock.) This may happened twice.

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The trackpad and nipple works wonky now. It won't work on occasion, then work again. It won't work if the machine isn't flat on a table.

2200 Machine Type And Serial Number Are Invalid Lenovo Support Number

I'm also recieving error message upon booting. They include a variation of the following:

  • 0189: Invalid RFID Configuration Information Area

  • 0188: Invalid RFID Serialization Information Area.

  • 0187: EAIA data access error.

  • 2200: Machine Type and Serial Number are invalid.

  • 2201: Machine UUID is invalid

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I've checked Lenovo's Numeric Error Codes, and it seems to be 'System Board' that is at fault. Also, there doesn't seem to be no uniform or (easy) resolution based on other people's experiences.

The computer is still fully functional -- sans the trackpad and nipple wonkiness. If I use a mouse, I'm okay.

On a fresh OS install, all the problems persist.

2200 Machine Type And Serial Number Are Invalid Lenovo Support

Please advise /r/thinkpad experts.

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