[PLUG] Issue on laptop w/trackpad disabled

Fred James fredjame at fredjame.cnc.net
Fri Jul 5 01:22:06 UTC 2019


Denis Heidtmann wrote:
> On my Lenovo X240 I have the trackpad disabled because my errant thumbs
> have a nasty tendency to move the pointer around unwittingly.  I use a
> wireless USB mouse, which is always fine.  Except if the mouse were to
> fail, I have no way to do anything, including saving, shutting down, or
> other recoveries.  This has not happened, but I have tested it and have
> found no solutions.  The track pointer still moves the cursor, but there is
> no way to "click".  The function keys do not include access to the track
> pad.  Any suggestions for a recovery should I have a failure?
>
> Thanks,
> -Denis
I am thinking maybe keep a USB mouse on hand (not wireless) ... I am 
thinking that by switching to that, the box should see it and be able to 
use it?  I am seeing USB meeses for less than $15.
Hope that helps
Regards
Fred James




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