#5575 HIGH Update.: Touchpad *mostly* non-functional

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#5575: Touchpad *mostly* non-functional
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  Reporter:  Ozwald  |       Owner:  dilinger
      Type:  defect  |      Status:  new     
  Priority:  high    |   Milestone:  Update.1
 Component:  kernel  |     Version:          
Resolution:          |    Keywords:          
  Verified:  0       |    Blocking:          
 Blockedby:          |  
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Comment(by bernie):

 It would be nice if you could examine the log from the touchpad driver:

  (become root)
  # echo 1 >/sys/module/psmouse/parameters/tpdebug
  # cat /proc/kmsg

 Works best in the console (CTRL-ALT-Neighborhood).  I bet you'll see the x
 coordinate not changing while y varies normally.

 Another possibility is that your resistive TP is very sensitive and
 swtiches to resistive mode easiliy.  Try gliding your finger very lightly,
 or try interposing a sheet of paper over the touchpad.

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Ticket URL: <http://dev.laptop.org/ticket/5575#comment:9>
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