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Question

Dell 1545 goes into sleep mode while typing

by Nov 13, 2011 6:37AM PST

My 1545 goes into sleep mode while typing mostly on the left side of the keyboard. I have updated the bios and all the other drivers that were recommended. I am running Windows 7 OVER XP, lazy I know. Is it possible that this could be the problem? Of course Windows 7 was installed months ago and this problem just started. Interesting to note that while typing this post it didn't snore out on me once! So could it be software specific? Thanks in advance for any help.

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What I'm encountering is
by Forum moderator Nov 13, 2011 6:50AM PST

I read where Windows 7 was installed but here's what I'm encountering. Incomplete installs with missed drivers or worse, to a machine that the maker didn't issue Windows 7 drivers.

The beginners that install Windows are more likely than the seasoned ones to know about this issue. To make matters worse, I don't see step by step instructions for this.

My bet is "driver". Which one? I can't know as there are too many the installer could miss.
Bob

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Random Sleeper
by stitcheroo Dec 6, 2011 4:42AM PST

I had this random sleep problem for about two weeks. I discovered today that there is a magnetic switch about 5cm to the right of the trackpad which was being tripped by a magnetic bracelet I wear for arthritis problems. I guess the same could be caused by some kinds of wrist watch? Just a thought........

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Thank you, thank you.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Dec 6, 2011 4:47AM PST

I would not have guessed without seeing the user and the bracelet.

THANK YOU FOR SHARING!

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SOLVED!
by pegk1 Dec 6, 2011 7:56AM PST

YES!!! A nikken magnet bracelet, wow, who would have ever believed that! The problem started just when I started wearing one.

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by stitcheroo Dec 8, 2011 12:44AM PST

Hi pegk1, I only wish I'd go to you sooner!! Oh well, the 27" iMac was a nice gift to yourself Happy The name comes from my old job - I was a sewing machine engineer for 16 years.

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