Is error 5100 a hardware or software problem?

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Is error 5100 a hardware or software problem?
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Error 5100 is often a software or firmware related issue, but it can also indicate a hardware problem. Corrupted firmware or drivers are software-related, while a failing memory chip or other hardware components are hardware-related. A combination is also possible.