cursor problem

Discussion in 'Software' started by ian2775, Aug 27, 2008.

  1. ian2775

    ian2775 Private E-2

    switch on laptop,checking file system c,then cursor wont move unless i plug in mouse,any ideas.
     
    ian2775, Aug 27, 2008
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  2. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    laptop? Brand, model, version of windows
    Have you checked in BIOS to be sure the touchpad isn't disabled?
     
    plodr, Aug 28, 2008
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  3. ian2775

    ian2775 Private E-2

    thanks,model acer,windows xp,not been in bios,anything else?.
     
    ian2775, Aug 29, 2008
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  4. ian2775

    ian2775 Private E-2

    thanks model acer,windows xp,not been in bios,anything else?
     
    ian2775, Aug 29, 2008
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  5. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    acer is the brand, I still need a model to know exactly what laptop you own. XP is it SP2 or 3? When did the problem start?
     
    plodr, Aug 29, 2008
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  6. ian2775

    ian2775 Private E-2

    hi acer 1642wlmi aspire xp sp2 stated a week ago
     
    ian2775, Aug 30, 2008
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  7. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    Fn + F7 turns the touchpad off and on.
    When the computer boots up, see if the touchpad is working, if not, press Fn +F7 and try again.
    Also look in device manager to see that the touchpad driver is loaded. You should see no yellow !s nor red Xs anywhere. if you see any, post what is listed behind the yellow !s and/or red Xs.
     
    plodr, Aug 30, 2008
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  8. ian2775

    ian2775 Private E-2

    hi thanks have tried fn+f7 still nowt and have looked at device manager no yellow/reds.also have noticed laptop gets hot near fan,but fan is working?
     
    ian2775, Aug 31, 2008
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  9. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    Most laptops get hot - a lot squeezed in to a little space. So i wouldn't say that is a major concern. If it gets too hot, it will shut off to save the CPU.

    Well it appears that your touchpad has died. You could take the laptop apart and see if a cable is loose (this isn't something I'd want to do) or just resign yourself to the fact that you have to use a mouse.

    I use a tiny portable mouse about 3 1/2" long (the USB connector fits inside the mouse so it is easy to travel with).
    http://star.walagata.com/thumbs/perk_Benq.jpg
     
    plodr, Aug 31, 2008
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  10. izzyecho

    izzyecho Private E-2

    hi, i just wanted to add, even though i know this post is old, for anyone else with this issue, i have just repaired an acer aspire 5050 laptop and had the same touch pad issues, it was fine in safe mode but when booted normally into windows xp sp2, no mouse, the problem was the battery ! as soon as i removed the battery the touchpad works fine ! strange but true, thanks
     
    izzyecho, Oct 21, 2008
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