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    Inspiron 6400 Mouse/Touchpad issue

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by makelim, Aug 15, 2008.

  1. makelim

    makelim Newbie

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    I purchased a Dell Inspiron 6400 in 2007. I am only able to use the touchpad/mouse if the laptop is sitting direction on my lap. I've searched all over the Internet to see if anyone was having the same issue and have seen nothing.
    I have a synaptics touchpad and have reinstalled the drivers. I don't know how to fix this issue but it's an annoying one. I can't have the laptop on my lap all the time!
     
    makelim, Aug 15, 2008
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  2. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    how about if it's on your table/desk/whatever, but you're touching something metal on the back of the computer?
     
    namaiki, Aug 15, 2008
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    makelim Newbie

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    I tried this and it works! If I'm touching metal it doesn't matter where the laptop is. What is that?
     
    makelim, Aug 26, 2008
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