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Ttouch pad not working
I recently had to reinstall windows xp and the touch pad no longer works on my Inspiron 8200. Mouse works ok. Downloaded latest Alps driver, changed bios screen to touchpad/mouse, but still not working. Did system diagnostics and checked driver, all ok. Afraid my touch pad and stick are defective? Anyone experience this and any possible solutions? Thanks , Tom
AussieChris
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November 21st, 2005 18:00
Hi,
Did you test the touchpad when you ran Diags ? In your model it was common for the cable to the palmrest to come loose and stop the touchpad. If it comes off, you loose the speakers and the Bios battery. The KBD is held in by 4 screws, if you lift it up the connection in question is beside the KBD connection.
Regards Chris
Tom739
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November 21st, 2005 20:00
Hi Chris
That worked! It was very easy to do. Thanks for your help. I know you must have given this response to others numerous time.
Tom
AussieChris
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November 22nd, 2005 03:00
Hi,
Glad to help. I have answered the same question more than a few times. The funny thing is though, that it seems to come loose after changing the HDD. People then assume it is a driver issue after a reload. It is most likely the thud being placed upside down to change the drive !
Regards Chris
Tom739
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November 22nd, 2005 11:00
Chris
Actually, you are right. I installed a new HDD and this happened. I thought it was because of the XP reinstall. Thanks again.
Tom
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November 28th, 2005 22:00
alpo73
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November 29th, 2005 15:00
nisi8888
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March 5th, 2006 14:00
AussieChris
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March 5th, 2006 19:00
Hi,
KBD is keyboard.
Regards Chris
nisi8888
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March 5th, 2006 23:00