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    Stylus doesn't work in tablet mode

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by dco57, Jun 6, 2008.

  1. dco57

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    I'm an onsite tech at a large company doing IBM / HP support. I've noticed that when turning the LCD (flipping it over for tablet position) on some units the stylus will stop working. I'm seeing this alot. I've replaced LCD cables, made sure theres enough slack so its not pulled when turning the LCD 180 deg., etc.
    I can't see any types of sensors that would signal the driver or BIOS when the display is flipped into tablet position - but am I missing something. Does the software know when the display in in tablet mode - if so, maybe this problem is indeed driver or BIOS related.
    I even thought there might be an EMI problem - with magnetic interference coming out the LCD back when its up against the keyboard (and very close to the mobo) which may be causing electrical / bus interference and thereby stopping the stylus from being recognized?????
    Does anyone know what could be the cause....and /or the answer here?

    Thanks........DCO
     
    dco57, Jun 6, 2008
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