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chevythunder527
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February 10th, 2004 01:00
Erratic working touchpad with dead zone in middle
My touchpad erratically works. I also have a dead zone in the middle of the touchpad. Any ideas?
- I have the exact same problem -- dead zone right in the middle. I turned the palm check down to its minimum and that helped, but I think that is only a makeshift fix. My gut tells me that it is a hardware issue, but if anyone else has any suggestions, I would be happy to try them.
The problem with my Inspiron 5100 touch pad is similar. It's really hard/frustrating to maneurer around the desktop. Very seldom it goes where I want it go without a lot of effort. I have tried updating the drivers, however that did not work. I'm starting to think it's a hardware issue, maybe a poorly made touch pad. I'm ready to pull my hair out????!!!! Any help with this issue would be very much appreciated.
- I had the same problem with my 5100. I also turned down the palm feature and sensitivity and can only use the corners of the touch pad. I called Tech Service at Dell and they determined it is a hardware problem and told me to return the laptop under warranty so the touchpad can be replaced. I unfortunately haven't done that yet and was wondering, since I need the computer, if the touch pad can be replaced by me. My warranty is almost up anyway, so voiding it won't be a problem.
viper11885
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Posted February 10th, 2004 06:00
You can get the updated drivers from the Download tab up above.