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    M14x trackpad problems

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Brolaf, Nov 21, 2011.

  1. Brolaf

    Brolaf Notebook Guru

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    Ok so i just bought my M14x last week and i have no complains, great system, good hardware and very good performance. But today when i was in class i closed my laptop ( everything was running perfectly) and all of a sudden when i opened it up again the track pad wouldn't work, the pointer wouldn't move whatsoever and the light ( around the track pad only) is turned off. I can't get it to work.. I had to plug in my mouse to get in here. Any insight?
     
    Brolaf, Nov 21, 2011
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  2. pokemon123

    pokemon123 Notebook Consultant

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    It probably disabled the trackpad somehow.

    Try:
    FN + Insert key

    that should enable and disable the trackpad.
     
    pokemon123, Nov 21, 2011
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  3. CGSDR

    CGSDR Alien Master Race

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    If it still doesnt work then try reinstall the driver, and if it still not working then it might be the trackpad is broken, if it do then call Dell if you still under the warranty.

    TrackPad Download Link: Synaptics TrackPad Driver, you can also find other drivers in my sig.
     
    CGSDR, Nov 21, 2011
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