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T23 - CRC1 0175 - Where to find BIOS update?

T20-T23 Series and T30. NOT for T25-Retro.
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T23 - CRC1 0175 - Where to find BIOS update?

#1 Post by DarkSamus9000 » Mon Jan 05, 2026 8:41 pm

Hello, I got my hands on a T23 to restore & my first issue is the CRC1 0175 error I get at power-on.
Per this thread: https://www.forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=133397 I spent $10 on a DB25 breakout board in hopes that I can boot temporarily & apply a BIOS & EC update.

Does anyone know where I can find the BIOS & EC update programs for the T23? All the IBM and Lenovo links I've found are broken, and I haven't seen them elsewhere online. CD-ROM or diskette update programs would be best as I can't install Windows until the issue is fixed :)

I also understand the latest BIOS (1.20) may have an issue with batteries. If anyone can share an older BIOS & corresponding EC, you get bonus points :D

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Re: T23 - CRC1 0175 - Where to find BIOS update?

#2 Post by RealBlackStuff » Tue Jan 06, 2026 4:12 am

Drivers at the top of this page.
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Re: T23 - CRC1 0175 - Where to find BIOS update?

#3 Post by DarkSamus9000 » Tue Jan 06, 2026 9:56 pm

:eek: superb, thank you!

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Re: T23 - CRC1 0175 - Where to find BIOS update?

#4 Post by DarkSamus9000 » Wed Jan 14, 2026 10:22 pm

New question, do you know if older BIOS & EC updates are available for the T23?

The problem is that my T23 already has the latest versions, and so the update software refuses to do anything.

I see other users on this forum were once able to downgrade the BIOS, even if re-flashing the same version was not possible. But the drivers link above doesn't list any other versions for the T23.

Do you know any other sources? I've tried the wayback machine...

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