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    HP dv6z Touchpad Light not turning on

    Discussion in 'HP' started by neon10th, Mar 26, 2012.

  1. neon10th

    neon10th Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,
    I recently purchased a new HP dv6z laptop that just came in about 5 days ago. However, I couldn't help but notice that the light around the entire touchpad is not on. I tried reinstalling the synaptics touchpad drivers and pressing fn+spacebar to enable it, but neither of these suggestions worked. Is there anything else I can try? Also, this is the steel gray model if that helps at all. And the product number is A1M23AV
     
    neon10th, Mar 26, 2012
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  2. lingkavitch

    lingkavitch Notebook Enthusiast

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    EDIT: I'm stupid, I didn't read your whole post.
     
    lingkavitch, Mar 26, 2012
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  3. neon10th

    neon10th Notebook Consultant

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    Any other suggestions? Or should I just get it replaced/refund and wait for the refresh?
     
    neon10th, Mar 27, 2012
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  4. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    It's probably just a loose or unconnected connector. If you really want it on, return it. Otherwise try to disassemble and find the connector, or just live with it off.

    I keep mine off all the time, but that's just my preference.
     
    HTWingNut, Mar 27, 2012
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