Dell Inspiron 14 (M4010, Mid 2010) - Manual (Page 52)

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Using Support Tools
System Messages
If your computer has an issue or error, it may display
a System Message that will help you identify the
cause and action needed to resolve the issue.
NOTE: If the message that is displayed
is not listed in the following examples,
see the documentation for either the
operating system or the program that was
running when the message appeared.
Alternatively you could see the Dell
Technology Guide on your hard drive
or at support.dell.com/manuals or see
“Contacting Dell” on page 72 for assistance.
CMOS checksum error — Possible system
board failure or RTC battery low. Replace the
battery (see the Service Manual at
support.dell.com/manuals) or contact Dell (see
“Contacting Dell” on page 72).
CPU fan failure — CPU fan has failed. Replace
the CPU fan (see the Service Manual at
support.dell.com/manuals).
Hard-disk drive failure — Possible hard
drive failure during POST. Contact Dell (see
“Contacting Dell” on page 72).
Hard-disk drive read failure — Possible hard
drive failure during HDD boot test. Contact Dell
(see “Contacting Dell” on page 72).
No boot device available — No bootable
partition on hard drive, the hard drive cable is
loose, or no bootable device exists.
If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure •
that the cables are connected and that the
drive is installed properly and partitioned as
a boot device.