Hi,
I have an IBM i series 1476 Thinkpad (laptop) that I bought about 5 years ago (I live in Japan).
In July of last year I had to replace the mother board and it cost me about $300.
Recently, on startup I get the following message -
071. CMOS Battery Bad
so I presumed that I need a new CMOS battery.
I took it back to the shop where I bought it and while I was waiting they called IBM. I was told that I would have to replace the mother board again becuse the battery is attached to it and it would cost me $300 AGAIN. The said that the guarantee on the mother board was only 3 months and it's been 8 months since it was replaced. I was as angry as hell and stormed out of the shop.
Does anyone know if this sound right??
Thanks.
Simon.
I have an IBM i series 1476 Thinkpad (laptop) that I bought about 5 years ago (I live in Japan).
In July of last year I had to replace the mother board and it cost me about $300.
Recently, on startup I get the following message -
071. CMOS Battery Bad
so I presumed that I need a new CMOS battery.
I took it back to the shop where I bought it and while I was waiting they called IBM. I was told that I would have to replace the mother board again becuse the battery is attached to it and it would cost me $300 AGAIN. The said that the guarantee on the mother board was only 3 months and it's been 8 months since it was replaced. I was as angry as hell and stormed out of the shop.
Does anyone know if this sound right??
Thanks.
Simon.