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February 22nd, 2012 13:00
When typing, characters/letters are placed on different lines
I have a three year old Dell inspiron 1525. Just recently, when I am typing on Microsoft Word and gmail the letters/characters will occasionally "jump" to a different location in the document or message. I will notice that the word I was typing has stopped and then I see that the next letters have ended up on another line. Could something be wrong with the Dell keyboard?
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Foothillfanatic
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February 26th, 2012 15:00
I tried #3 and followed all the instructions to troubleshoot the touchpad. The result was to make the touchpad completely inoperable. Was able to use the left "mouse" key to get back to the touchpad menu and reset it to default. What a mess. Would not recommend #3 instruction.
WildSwan
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February 27th, 2012 04:00
Could this be yet another issue without solution? Sigh.
Foothillfanatic
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February 27th, 2012 11:00
I tried #1, but not #2 yet. The cursor still jumps around and now whole sentences will completely disappear when typing in Microsoft Word.
Foothillfanatic
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February 28th, 2012 12:00
The jumping cursor does not seem to occur when using an external keyboard, however, the problem can be intermittent so it is difficult to say for certain. It does suggest the built-in keyboard may be at fault. If so what can be done other than replacing the three year old laptop? Or just living with a jumping cursor?
Foothillfanatic
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March 6th, 2012 09:00
Elijah O,
Thanks, but me opening up a computer would be a bad idea! Does Dell recommend any repair facilities?
Foothillfanatic
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March 19th, 2012 10:00
No longer on warranty. However, the problem I was having with the jumping cursor seems to have stopped. Thanks for your help.