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    Inspiron 1720: Random cursor jumps

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by JBasham, Dec 21, 2007.

  1. JBasham

    JBasham Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got one of the first waves of Inspiron 1720s manufactured.

    I routinely get random cursor jumps. I will be typing data in a field (like filling in a blank on a web-based form or renaming a file in Windows) and the cursor will suddenly jump to another part of the page.

    Anybody else got this? Any idea what's going on?
     
    JBasham, Dec 21, 2007
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  2. John B

    John B Notebook Prophet

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    Maybe your hands are touching the touchpad?
     
    John B, Dec 21, 2007
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    I don't think so.
     
    JBasham, Dec 23, 2007
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    chelet Notebook Deity

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    I've gotten that problem on desktop computers as well. I think it's related to the video card drivers, because it mainly happens during games, but that's just a guess.
     
    chelet, Dec 23, 2007
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