2200 Machine Type And Serial Number Are Invalid Lenovo 13

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2200 Machine Type And Serial Number Are Invalid Lenovo 13

If you have a Lenovo ThinkPad 13 laptop and you encounter the error message "2200 Machine Type And Serial Number Are Invalid" when you boot up your device, you may be wondering what it means and how to fix it. In this article, we will explain the possible causes of this error and the steps you can take to resolve it.

2200 Machine Type And Serial Number Are Invalid Lenovo 13

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What does the error mean?

The error message "2200 Machine Type And Serial Number Are Invalid" indicates that the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) of your laptop cannot recognize the machine type and serial number of your device. The machine type and serial number are unique identifiers that are stored in a special chip called the EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) on the system board. The BIOS uses these identifiers to communicate with the hardware components and the operating system of your laptop.

If the machine type and serial number are invalid, it means that either the EEPROM chip is corrupted or damaged, or the data stored in it has been erased or modified. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:

A faulty system board or a defective EEPROM chip.

A system board replacement or an EEPROM chip replacement without updating the machine type and serial number.

A BIOS update failure or a power outage during a BIOS update.

A malicious software attack or a user error that altered the EEPROM data.

The error message does not necessarily mean that your laptop is broken or unusable, but it can cause some problems, such as:

Difficulty in accessing the BIOS settings or booting from other devices.

Incorrect display of system information or warranty status.

Possible compatibility issues with some hardware components or software applications.

Reduced security and protection from unauthorized access or tampering.

How to fix the error?

The solution to fix the error depends on the cause of the problem. If the EEPROM chip is physically damaged or faulty, you may need to replace the system board or contact Lenovo support for assistance. However, if the EEPROM data is just erased or modified, you can try to update the machine type and serial number using a utility program provided by Lenovo. Here are the steps to do so:

Download the latest BIOS update package for your Lenovo ThinkPad 13 laptop from [Lenovo support site]. Make sure you select the correct model and operating system of your device.

Extract the downloaded ZIP file to a folder on your computer. You will find a file named i7tm38us.exe, which is the utility program to update the EEPROM data.

Create a bootable USB drive using a tool such as [Rufus] or [UNetbootin]. Format the USB drive as FAT32 and copy all the files from the extracted folder to it.

Insert the USB drive into your laptop and restart it. Press F12 repeatedly during startup to enter the boot menu. Select the USB drive as the boot device and press Enter.

You will see a screen with several options. Choose "1. Set system identification" and press Enter.

You will see another screen with three options: "1 - Add S/N data to EEPROM", "2 - Read S/N data from EEPROM", and "3 - Delete S/N data from EEPROM". Choose "1 - Add S/N data to EEPROM" and press Enter.

You will see a screen with a prompt to enter the device type number. Enter "20" (without quotes) and press Enter. This is the device type number for Lenovo ThinkPad 13 laptops.

You will see another screen with a prompt to enter the machine type and model number. This is a 10-digit alphanumeric code that identifies your specific model of Lenovo ThinkPad 13 laptop. You can find it on a label at the bottom of your device or on [Lenovo support site] by entering your serial number. For example, if your machine type and model number is 20J1001FUS, enter it as "1S20J1001FUS" (without quotes) and press Enter.

You will see another screen with a prompt to enter the serial number. This is a 7-digit alphanumeric code that identifies your individual device. You can find it on the same label as the machine type and model number or on [Lenovo support site] by entering your serial number. For example, if your serial number is MP1HT332, enter it as "MP1HT332" (without quotes) and press Enter.

You will see a confirmation message that the machine type and serial number have been updated successfully. Press any key to return to the main menu.

Choose "2. Read S/N data from EEPROM" and press Enter to verify that the machine type and serial number are correct.

Choose "0. Exit" and press Enter to exit the utility program and reboot your laptop.

After rebooting, you should no longer see the error message "2200 Machine Type And Serial Number Are Invalid". You can also check the BIOS settings or the system information to confirm that the machine type and serial number are correct.

Conclusion

In this article, we have explained what the error message "2200 Machine Type And Serial Number Are Invalid" means and how to fix it on a Lenovo ThinkPad 13 laptop. We hope this article has been helpful for you. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave them below.