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    G53sx Touchpad Issues

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by whinis, Jan 28, 2012.

  1. whinis

    whinis Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have read all of the information I could find on the touch pad issues and most directed me to the g73's

    In short I have G53SX and an erratic touchpad that some times freezes or jumps around. Am I currently just doomed to wait until a fixed bios is released or is their more options for the G53SX that I have not found.
     
    whinis, Jan 28, 2012
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    nealloy1981 Notebook Evangelist

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    Recently i bought one of the G53SX-XN1. Ididn't find any major problem except scrolling up/down...i have installed latest Synaptic Pointing Device driver from their website. Now it seems better. Try installing it.
     
    nealloy1981, Feb 4, 2012
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  3. whinis

    whinis Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have already tried all the latest synaptic drivers as well as the "fixed" ones.
     
    whinis, Feb 14, 2012
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    dstrakele Notebook Consultant

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    In most cases, erratic touchpad behavior is due to poor manufacturing techniques resulting in an electrical short involving the touchpad. Since it sounds like you've already attempted a software fix, I recommend you PM Chastity about your touchpad issue and set up an RMA. Chastity is the "erratic touchpad specialist" at ASUS ( http://forum.notebookreview.com/8224916-post3.html)

    Alternatively, you can fix the touchpad by installing a new one and paying particular attention that it is properly grounded.
     
    dstrakele, Feb 14, 2012
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