Check if the BIOS settings are correct and ensure the hardware is properly connected.
Check if the BIOS settings are correct and ensure the hardware is properly connected.
Hello! I'm not sure if this is the right spot for sharing, but I haven't used forums like this before, so please let me know if I should look elsewhere. Also, I'm just starting out with troubleshooting and tech in general, and I'm sorry if I missed something important—please be patient! Device: Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
CPU: Intel Core i7-5600U
BIOS: JBET73WW (version 1.37)
OS: Kubuntu 20.04.1
Problem: I've been using Linux (Kubuntu) for about a year without big problems, except for a few minor mistakes that are easy to fix. One day I tried to turn on my laptop and got past the Lenovo splash screen, but then ran into errors (see attached photo). I hadn't updated anything in over a week and didn't change any settings or notice any issues before. I tried these solutions:
- Reinstall OS: Made a new bootable USB with a newer Ubuntu version and tried booting, but got the same screen as the photo.
- BIOS: According to Lenovo, the BIOS is up-to-date, but thought a fresh start might help.
*My lack of experience showed through—I couldn't clearly follow Lenovo's instructions for transferring the BIOS ISO to a USB drive. I followed the same steps as with my Ubuntu ISO, but Rufus didn't recognize Lenovo's format, and tools like Unetbootin didn't work.*
Thoughts?
Remove the CMOS battery and reinstall it. It seems like the main problem is with your hard drive not appearing. Does it function properly now?
Use MemTest86 to assess drive health, as this could be a workaround under *nix if direct access isn't possible. Consider removing the drive and testing it elsewhere.