Dell Inspiron 14R (N4010, Early 2010) - Manual (Page 56)

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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 75
for assistance.
Alert! Previous attempts at booting this system
have failed at checkpoint [nnnn]. For help
in resolving this problem, please note this
checkpoint and contact Dell Technical
Support — The computer failed to complete
the boot routine three consecutive times for the
same error. Contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell”
on page 75).
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 75).
Hard-disk drive failure — Possible hard
drive failure during POST. Contact Dell (see
“Contacting Dell” on page 75).
Keyboard failure — Keyboard failure or
loose cable.
To replace the keyboard, see the Service
Manual at support.dell.com/manuals.