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    T60 Touchpad Question

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by soldier0316, Nov 13, 2008.

  1. soldier0316

    soldier0316 Notebook Evangelist

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    My T60 thinkpad is wierd.. sometimes the touchpad doesn't work when I turn it on. I have to restart my computer then it will work fine again. This is obviously not normal is there anything I can do to fix this? thanks in advance
     
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    StealthTH Notebook Evangelist

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    First thing is run system update and see if there is a newer driver for the synaptics touchpad. Second, may want to try opening the palmrest (not that hard) and reseat the touchpad's connection. If that doesn't work it may be time to ring up Lenovo.
     
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    soldier0316 Notebook Evangelist

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    Ok thanks, I updated the driver and I now I cracked the right side of the palm rest near fingerprint reader :( http://www.notebookreview.com/assets/9329.jpg Does anyone know where I can purchase the small piece on the left of the CD-Rom drive? thanks
     
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    Sorry to hear about the crack, I should have included this video for instructions on removing the palmrest. http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-63784.html

    Check ebay for replacement palmrests is your best bet if you don't have accidental coverage. Make sure the replacement palmrest has the fingerprint reader aswell.
     
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    soldier0316 Notebook Evangelist

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    Thank you I appreciate it! + rep
     
    soldier0316, Nov 14, 2008
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    The marketplace forum on ThinkPads.com is another good place for parts. If you don't mind used but looks new. Just post over that you're looking for the part to see if anyone has one.
     
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    Well I am going to purchase a new palmrest tonight and I was wondering if you look at this picture [​IMG] [​IMG] does the palmrest cover this part? thats the part I cracked thanks in advance.
     
    soldier0316, Nov 20, 2008
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