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    Runaway Mouse !!

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Katmandu, Oct 8, 2007.

  1. Katmandu

    Katmandu Notebook Guru

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    Out of the blue, the mouse on my Dell C600 migrated to the top/right of the screen!

    Everytime I go to move it (via the touch pad and the toggle button) it reverts right back up to the top/right of the screen!

    This just happened out of the blue.

    What's going on with it and how do I fix it ??
     
    Katmandu, Oct 8, 2007
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Does it still happen after a reboot?
     
    Commander Wolf, Oct 8, 2007
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  3. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    External mouse, trackpoint or touchpad?

    If it is an external mouse, disconnect it and see if the problem continues.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Oct 8, 2007
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  4. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Try reinstalling or use newer drivers
     
    David, Oct 8, 2007
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  5. Katmandu

    Katmandu Notebook Guru

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    Yes, happens after rebooting.

    It happens with the touchpad and trackpoint BOTH.
     
    Katmandu, Oct 8, 2007
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  6. John Ratsey

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    Trackpoints can have calibration problems. Are you able to disable it (in BIOS) in order to confirm if it is the cause of the problem?

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Oct 8, 2007
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