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ABB Error 588 — Hard disk (Winchester) fault

Error

ABB 588 (“Hard disk (Winchester) fault”): Hardware error during start-up of the legacy hard disk (Winchester). Likely part: Mémoire Winchester (hard disk (Winchester)).

Updated 2026-10-22 · LogrobotLM reference

What it means

Hardware error during start-up of the legacy hard disk (Winchester).

What to check

  • Refer to chapter 6.
  • Replace the hard disk if the magnetic platter is stuck.
  • Note: Replaced by the SSD storage unit or SD card (37100, 32574) of the IRC5.

Part to check / replace

ABB 588 points to the hardware below — start here before ordering.

Tap a part for every code that points to it — and verify the exact variant for your controller before ordering.

Related codes

508Floppy disk drive fault509Axis / resolver fault510CPU / PROM fault

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