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    VAIO SA Touchpad not longer detected!

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by TeamFTL, Oct 5, 2011.

  1. TeamFTL

    TeamFTL Notebook Geek

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    Hi Guys, I have a VPCSA290X, and just today the touchpad just stopped working. I tried reinstalling drivers but to no avail. The touchpad doesn't even appear in Device Manager anymore

    Could it be some loose connector inside? Do I have to send it in for servicing?
     
    TeamFTL, Oct 5, 2011
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  2. beaups

    beaups New Jack Hustler

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    Did you accidentally disable it with the function key combo?
     
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    nope it doesn't matter whether i enable-disable the Fn-F1 key combo, or change from stamina to speed mode. Funny thing is it was still okay when I watched a movie this afternoon. Then now it doesn't work, even after restarting. I don't see any option in BIOS to enable/disable touchpad either. After system restore it's still the same. Kind of out of options =(
     
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    sounds like time for repair :(
     
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    hmm it's suddenly working again all of a sudden. Could be a loose cable. Hope it doesn't come up again next time =(
     
    TeamFTL, Oct 6, 2011
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