Dell 1545 laptop shuts down when typing

[hattonator]

When I begin typing my laptop simply shuts off. I restart the laptop and it returns to my page. I begin typing again and it shuts down. Sometimes it will allow me to type several words before shutting down...other times I can't get a word in. I did just replace the battery. A message does come up and has been coming up for months about not being able to recognize the ac adaptor.

 

[Timian123]

First i will recommend you to run a PSA test.
This is done by, turning on the computer, and press "F12" under POST.
Then you'll get a boot menu, where you can choose, "Diagnostic"

This will test most of your hardware for errors.


Does it only shut down while typing?
Maybe try reseat the keyboard.

 

[hattonator]

Thank You! I'll give it a try. How do I reseat the keyboard? Thanks again!

 

[Timian123]

I'm sorry for the late answer, if you still have the issue, i found i guide for you.
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins1545/en/SM/keyboard.htm#wp1179891

There it's explained how to remove the keyboard.