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Dell Inspiron 1525 not booting- flashing lock-9

Nov 11, 2009 2:19AM PST

I've Dell Inspiron 1525. its not booting up / starting up

When i press Fn + Power button,

it's flashing lock with number line. I've three lock button on top

1st lock flashing with number-9
2nd lock light is ON, not flashing
3rd lock light is OFF

I found the belwo link but it doesn't have above combination?

Does any one has any idea on that???
Really apprecite your helps

http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dsn/en/document?c=us&cs=19&dl=false&l=en&s=dhs&docid=DBECF64CFEDA449398CB9E859D4944A5&doclang=en

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