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    T400 Touchpad stops responding sometimes

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by angle123, Dec 11, 2008.

  1. angle123

    angle123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sometimes touchpad just suddenly stopped responding (cursor completely dead) and I had to restart PC, then it works again. Mine has Vista 32bit. Anyone had this issue too?
     
    angle123, Dec 11, 2008
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    cpaxson Newbie

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    I've seen the issue, and worked on some. I believe that either your touchpad may be going out, or the cpu becomes over-burdened with applications or processes, causing a significant delay in the response time. Do you have an option of adjusting the sensitivity of the touchpad?
     
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    cpaxson Newbie

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    My sister uses a toshiba with a 32-bit vista operating system, and she's told me she's had problems with the touchpad.
     
    cpaxson, Dec 11, 2008
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    receph Notebook Evangelist

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    never had it happen in my t400.
    I'd have this taken care of while still under warranty
    the TP is one of the best things about the thinkpads!

    MAJOR EDIT: I was referring to the touchpoint, not the touchpad.
    still, I'd get it fixed

    and the fact that you said it comes back after a reboot is evidence that the cable is not loose.

    However, a quick check under the hood (4 screws) will tell you if it is. that's what I'd do first
     
    receph, Dec 11, 2008
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  5. RealStranger

    RealStranger Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I also experienced this problem sometimes - often, when my machine has an extreme cpu load. Surprisingly the track point works always.
    IMO this is a problem with the mouse driver.

    Greetz!
    M.T.
     
    RealStranger, Dec 12, 2008
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