0190: Critical low battery error” message - ThinkPad Edge E431 and E531

TITLE:
“0190: Critical low battery error” message - ThinkPad Edge E431 and E531

SYMPTOM:
The system displays a "0190: Critical low battery error" message during boot even with normal battery capacity.

AFFECTED CONFIGURATIONS:
ThinkPad

AFFECTED SYSTEMS:
Edge E431
Edge E531

OPERATING SYSTEMS:
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 8

SOLUTION:
The user should update to BIOS version 1.14 or higher which is located on the Lenovo eSupport site at the following URL:

BIOS Update Utility:

http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/downloads/detail.page?DocID=DS035124

BIOS Update Bootable CD:

http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/downloads/detail.page?DocID=DS035125