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    Dv6tqe Touchpad LED

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Roxaos, Jun 8, 2011.

  1. Roxaos

    Roxaos Notebook Geek

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    The white light around the touchpad no longer turns on, however, the orange LED that indicates it's disabled still functions. I suspect that it may be because I cleaned my computer with tissue and rubbing alcohol, but I'm not certain. How can I troubleshoot this?
     
    Roxaos, Jun 8, 2011
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  2. obscurehero

    obscurehero Notebook Evangelist

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    hmm. Did you try Fn+spacebar?
     
    obscurehero, Jun 8, 2011
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    yea try fn + spacebar, also there is no orange LED when it's disabled (dv6t-6000).. at least for me
     
    JunkStory, Jun 8, 2011
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    6100 has orange/amber light when the trackpad is disabled.
     
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    Thanks, fn+spacebar worked!
     
    Roxaos, Jun 8, 2011
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