My dell inspiron 1545 won't stay on. Initially it would just turn off while in use ... not shut down, just turn off. I've read other's problems with the same model laptop and the solutions aren't helping. I can't reinstall the o/s if the power won't stay on, obviously. Can't run diagnostics, nothing. Help!

SOURCE: error code 2000-0147

Found this for you hope it helps. See it here,
http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dsn/en/document?c=us&cs=19&dl=false&l=en&s=dhs&docid=14B3819735D6B40EE0401E0A55177ED2&doclang

SOURCE: My dell inspiron 1545 shuts down by itself, dell

I have the exact same problem. However I don't think the problem is the oper. system. The computer shuts down at random; many times it won't even boot. I originally thought maybe their was a loose ram stick, so i tried replacing it and had no luck. Then I tried removing the hdd and tried to get into the BIOS, but it still sometimes would shut off; meaning that the o/s can't be the problem.

It still works sometimes, but other times just shuts off or won't make it past the initial boot screen. I'm thinking it has to be a problem with something in the power supply. It's seems like the power just completely cuts off, i've never seen anything like it.

SOURCE: blank screen on my Dell Inspiron 1545

if your getting your dell logo it means your disply is working fine

may be u r windows is not working properly just try to up-date your windows with any windows disk

SOURCE: laptop dell inspiron 1545 no power up

Hello anourkhader

When was the last time you used it, and were there any problems? To find the solution to this problem is a matter of elimination. You should check the following:

Step 1 - Power

- Try an alternative power adapter
- Try plugging in your laptop to an alternative power supply

WARNING - BEFORE PROCEEDING, PLEASE FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!

1. REMOVE THE POWER ADAPTER FROM YOUR LAPTOP
2. REMOVE ALL PERIPHERALS
3. WEAR A WRIST-GROUNDING STRAP, AND CONNECT IT TO AN UNPAINTED, METAL SURFACE. IF ONE IS NOT AVAILABLE, TOUCH AN UNPAINTED METAL SURFACE TO DISCHARGE ANY STATIC FROM YOUR BODY

Step 2 - Remove and reset basic hardware items

Remove and reseat the items mentioned below in the order they're mentioned:

- AC adapter
- Battery
- Memory
- Hard drive

For instructions on how to do this, please refer to your user manual. If you no longer have it, you can download it from here: http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins1545/

If after following the above instructions, your laptop still doesn't turn on, I would recommend that you contact Dell customer support, which you can do by following this link: http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dellcare/contact_technical_support?

I hope this helps. Please feel free to contact me if you require further assistance.

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SOURCE: My Dell Inspiron 1545 freezes just after windows s...

This looks like a hard drive failure. Just to be sure, please go through the link below for running and interpreting error codes from Dell. Good Luck.

http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dsn/document?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&docid=126A722713F6D0D0E0401E0A55174AE6

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