T540p Keyboard FRUs

Greetings,
I recently broke my keyboard and, since Im out of the warranty already, would like to replace the keyboard myself.
Im looking for a cheap option to replace, so considering dead laptops sold for spare parts as well.
Looking at the official FRU lists the following laptops have identical spare parts (keyboards): T540, T540p, W540, L540, W550s, W541, T550.
However, searching eBay, I found that there are offers that claimed to be compatible with, say T540 and E531 both.
So, the question is: are Exxx series keyboards in fact compatible with T540p?

The keyboard backlight is not a softkey. Try it out when you are in the BIOS, if it doesn´t work, your machine does not have backlight.

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T540p Keyboard Backlight and fn-Buttons

Good evening,
I've got a brand new T540p since 2 days. First, I installed Windows 8.1 from the Recovery Media and after the Windows and Lenovo Updates I installed all the Software I need.
Yesterday I noticed, that I have to push Alt+Fn+F4 to close a Window. Or I have to push Fn+F3 for a Searchwindow.
Can anyone tell me, if it's possible, to change the Function of the F-Buttons?
And is it possible, to turn on the Keyboard Backlight all the time and not for a few Minutes while I'm typing?
Kind Regards
Manuel
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You can change the FN-key functions by pressing FN + Esc (activates FNLock).

T540p Keyboard Backlight

I have bought a T540P and have installed Gentoo Linux on it. Everything I need seems to be working fine except the keyboard backlight. Nothing happens when I press FN <Space>. In the T410 this was hardware controlled. I suspect that it is now a softkey and that I have to set it up in Linux key mappings. Can anybody assist how I get the backlight going under Linux?
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The keyboard backlight is not a softkey. Try it out when you are in the BIOS, if it doesn´t work, your machine does not have backlight.

W520 Keyboards - FRUs vs manufacturers

After searching a lot I come trough this:
45N2071 - ALPS
45N2141 - CHICONY
45N2211 - NMB
found here(there is a error in Chicony's FRU in his page, watch pictures and you'll see he made a typo and my numbers bove are the correct ones) (WITH PICS):
CHICONY,ALPS,NMB 写真で比べる全メーカー製キーボードパーツ 2010 - Blog:TP Geometry
I never tried for long time the w520 keyboard (and other models where these FRUs are used: T400S, T510, W510, T410, T410s...).
I know there are minute differences in feel, sound (the "click-clack") and trackpoints between these keyboards.
I've read a lot but I found discrepancies. By the pictures I can see the "swingers" are different between them...
I'm asking because probably I'll swap to a different language keyboard.
What do you know?
W520 on win8.1/linux | X220 | and some older stuff 760 onwards

Going back several generations of ThinkPads, I have ordered one each of the three kinds of keyboards with each new purchase... T61p, W500, W510, W520. This is because, despite there being 50 million Hispanics in the US, it's apparently close to impossible to get a Latin American keyboard installed in a new laptop in the US. So I simply order one of each and over the course of the life of the computer (about a year to 14 months as a primary machine, another year as a backup), I generally need all three.
Initially I wanted to compare the keyboards, but found that the differences were minimal if any. Later, I simply ordered one of each in case any of the three turned out to be either better or worse than the others. I see comments about the advantages of one manufacture or another, but do not sense the differences are in different designs or parts as much as just the variants of different production runs. I will be interested in hearing if anyone has a deeper analysis than my purely anecdotal experience .
David Gleason. Every T from the T20 to the T61p, W500, W510. Current system: W520 4270-CTO i2820 8GBx4 (corsair), FHD(1920x1080), NVIDIA Quadro 1000M and 2 Samsung 830 512gb SATA III SSD.

X220 keyboard - broken middle trackpoint button

The middle trackpoint button of my keyboard stopped to work (it has to be pressed very hard). I took picture of it showing what exactly was broken.
Notice that the black plastic part got separated from the base metal plate causing the middle button stopped to work.I just want to share it because it might be a quality issue.
I contacted local Lenovo service and got a new keyboard replacement. Unfortunately it is different (compatible) part number. The new keyboard 45N2219 has much more soft feel than the old one 45N2149

Yes, I feel it is well. Moreover there are noticeable differences in X220 keyboard FRUs.
My original X220 keyboard 45N2149 was nearly as perfect as the best ever one - X31 keyboard. Unfortunately the middle trackpoint button stopped to work in few days (see pictures here http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/X-Series-ThinkPad-Laptops/X220-keyboard-broken-middle-trackpoint-button/... ) that I got replacement from Lenovo, but different FRU 45N2219.
The new 45N2219 keyboard:
- is softer than original one
- the trackpoint button sticks out above the keyboard buttons caps way too much and can not be pushed back down. This is probably source of the unpleasant trackpoint feel.
- is noisier than original one
- Backspace and Return (big square one shaped) keys started to make horrible squeaky noises in few hours. Lenovo refused to replace the keyboard again because of this so I decided to fix it myself. I poped off both keys and found that the hinge points weren't greased at all. I put missing teflon-based grease to both keys.
- key caps does not seem to be perfectly attached to the key mechanism so they have a "flying" feel when you are pressing the key cap
I would rather have the old keyboard FRU than this one. If I had known that there are such differences in X220 keyboards I would rather try to live with broken trackpoint middle button.
I still think about buying a new keyboard because there is a local service parts reseller that is able to deliver the exact keyboard FRU you want. On the other hand I feel a bit stupid of doing this considering I've paid for 4 yrs + Protection warranty upgrade ...

Trackpoint BUTTON differences between the X220 and X201

Hello,
Has anyone noticed that the X220 trackpoint buttons have substantially less travel than the X201's? I find my thumb starts to hurt after half an hour of using the X220, wheras I could use my X201 all day without a problem. It's gotten so bad that i've decided to keep the X201 and sell the X220 (w/ 128GB SSD, IPS screen, message if interested ;D). Sometimes using a mouse is not possible, and the health of my thumb is important.
Are there differences in the travel/resistance of the button between any of the keyboard FRUs?

Yes, I feel it is well. Moreover there are noticeable differences in X220 keyboard FRUs.
My original X220 keyboard 45N2149 was nearly as perfect as the best ever one - X31 keyboard. Unfortunately the middle trackpoint button stopped to work in few days (see pictures here http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/X-Series-ThinkPad-Laptops/X220-keyboard-broken-middle-trackpoint-button/... ) that I got replacement from Lenovo, but different FRU 45N2219.
The new 45N2219 keyboard:
- is softer than original one
- the trackpoint button sticks out above the keyboard buttons caps way too much and can not be pushed back down. This is probably source of the unpleasant trackpoint feel.
- is noisier than original one
- Backspace and Return (big square one shaped) keys started to make horrible squeaky noises in few hours. Lenovo refused to replace the keyboard again because of this so I decided to fix it myself. I poped off both keys and found that the hinge points weren't greased at all. I put missing teflon-based grease to both keys.
- key caps does not seem to be perfectly attached to the key mechanism so they have a "flying" feel when you are pressing the key cap
I would rather have the old keyboard FRU than this one. If I had known that there are such differences in X220 keyboards I would rather try to live with broken trackpoint middle button.
I still think about buying a new keyboard because there is a local service parts reseller that is able to deliver the exact keyboard FRU you want. On the other hand I feel a bit stupid of doing this considering I've paid for 4 yrs + Protection warranty upgrade ...

Switch the function and control keys

Sounds like a stupid request but my life would be much simpler if my Lenova T540p keyboard had the function and control keys switched. I use the control key ALOT and having it to the far left hand lower corner would be awesome.
Thank you.
R

Hey there Redrabbit,
Try your BIOS. For me (Thinkpad T540p), it's in Config>Keyboard/Mouse>Switch FN and CTRL keys.

Lenovo thinkpad T540P backlit keyboard swap

Hello,
I intend to buy lenovo thinkpad T540P, part number 20BE003AUS.
Does the motherboard support backlit keyboard?
Can I buy the backlit keyboard and swap it with the old one?
Thanks,

yes

Guide to Upgrading to Windows 8 on the T540p (+fix for brightness/black screen on wake)

Hello all. I recently received my new T540p running Windows 7. Although I probably would have qualified for receiving Windows 8 recovery media from Lenovo, I went ahead and did the upgrade myself since I had a copy of Windows 8 laying around (and because I'm impatient). I'm fairly tech-savvy and expected the process to go smoothly; boy was I wrong. I decided to write up this little guide after having a thoroughly annoying time upgrading in the hopes of saving someone else out there from the hassles I underwent.
NOTE: The most troublesome part of the whole process was figuring out why the screen brightness was no longer adjustable and the display would not turn on after waking from sleep (black screen) after upgrading to Windows 8. Skip ahead to step #9 if that's the issue you're having.
Step #1: Make a bootable recovery disc or USB drive
This is important in case anything goes wrong during the upgrade or you decide you despise Windows 8 and want to bring back Windows 7. The T540p comes with a recovery partition in the hard drive (like most laptops nowadays I assume) which allows you to completely wipe your computer and reset it to its original factory state (the same as when you first received your computer). This is normally done by restarting your computer and hitting the enter key to interrupt normal startup and selecting the recovery option from a menu. I wrongly assumed that I would still be able to conduct the recovery after installing Windows 8, but for some reason after upgrading I was unable to start a recovery from the recovery partition. Thus it's important to create a set of recovery discs or a recovery USB drive yourself BEFORE starting the upgrade. Lenovo includes a program which makes this step very easy; see this page for details: http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/documents/ht004960
Step #2: Uninstall certain programs BEFORE upgrading
I skipped this step because I forgot about it. I haven't noticed anything adverse (aside from the brightness/display problem which I assume is completely unrelated), but Lenovo does suggest to uninstall certain programs before upgrading so it's probably wise to do so. Here's the list:
    - DisplayLink Core Software
    - Intel(R) USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller Driver
    - Lenovo Solution Center
    - RapidBoot
    - ThinkPad(R) Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate Software
See this page for details: http://download.lenovo.com/lenovo/content/windows8/upgrade/think/notebook2_en.html
Step #3: Download and save wireless drivers to external media BEFORE upgrading
After upgrading, I discovered my wireless didn't work and thus I couldn't connect to the internet. I wound up downloading the wireless driver to my phone and transferring it to my T540p. You could also use an ethernet cable to connect to your wireless router or cable modem. But if you have a USB drive, CD, DVD, external hard drive, whatever, save yourself the hassle and download the wireless driver ahead of time. You will need to know the brand of the wireless device (Intel or Realtek); look it up in your email receipt or from the Windows Device Manager under "Network Adapters". Mine was Intel. After figuring out the brand of your wireless device, go to the T540p drivers page here: http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/thinkpad-t-series-laptops/thinkpad-t54... Look for a drop-down menu that says "Component" and select the option "Networking: Wireless LAN" (LAN, not WAN!). The page will refresh to show only the wireless drivers. Select the Windows 8 64-bit driver that matches your brand (I'm assuming all T540p laptops are 64-bit. If I'm wrong, please correct me). Download that sucker and put it to on the external media of your choice to use later!
Step #4: Begin Windows 8 upgrade
You'll obviously need to have a valid Windows 8 key or purchase a copy of Windows 8 for this step. I had a valid Windows 8 key that had been used on an old computer which died (hence my new Lenovo), so I reused it. This requires Windows 8 to be activated by phone which isn't nearly as scary as it sounds. We'll get to that later.
There are two ways to do upgrade: use a Windows 8 installation DVD or download a web installer. I had a Windows 8 key from a previous web installation and went with downloading a web installer. If you have an installation DVD, just insert it and get started. If you prefer to download a web installer, go to this page: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/upgrade-product-key-only I think product keys are tied to either Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, so select the one that you have a key for and download the appropriate one. If you're not sure, you may have to try both.
During the upgrade, you will be asked whether you want to download updates (I assume this updates the installer) and afterward you will be asked to enter your product key. For some reason, when I downloaded the updates my product key would get rejected. I just restarted the Windows 8 installation, skipped the updates and then my product key was accepted. I don't know if this is tied to the fact that I was reusing a Windows 8 key (again, which had been used on a now dead computer) but if you find your key getting rejected then you may find skipping the updates helps. If this doesn't work and you're using the web installer, try downloading the other web installer (e.g. if you're using the Windows 8.1 web installer and find the key is rejected even after skipping updates, your key may actually be for Windows 8 and you should try downloading the Windows 8 web installer).
The installation itself should be a fairly straight-forward process. There are lots of guides online in case things go awry. If you have any trouble or errors, you should hopefully have made recovery media for worst case scenarios where you need to start from scratch.
Step #5: Install wireless driver & connect to your router
You should now have Windows 8 up and running on your system, but no wireless. Now's the time to use that driver you downloaded earlier. Install it and you should now have wireless access. Connect to your router and get online so we can start some badly needed updating!
NOTE1: your touchpad/trackpoint/keyboard experience will be especially funky at this point. That's because the drivers for them haven't been installed. Normally the touchpad won't be active while you're typing, but because the drivers haven't been installed you'll notice you'll accidentally move the mouse or click while typing (e.g. when entering passwords). Not to worry: this will go away when we install the Lenovo drivers now.
NOTE2: your function keys won't work (adjust sound, adjust brightness, etc.). That's also because of the drivers.
NOTE3: you may notice your screen's brightness may not be adjustable even from the Windows menu. Again, that's also because of the drivers. Hang in there!
Step #6: Activate Windows
Now that we're connected to the interwebs, it's time to activate Windows. If you're completely new to Windows 8, here's where you go:
-move your mouse to the upper right corner then move down
-select "Settings"
-select "Change PC settings" at the bottom
-select "Activate Windows"
This is where you'll enter your product key. As I've said before, my product key had already been used on an old, now dead, laptop. Reusing a key requires you to do a phone activation. If you find your product key gets rejected, go to the phone activation option and follow the instructions. An important note: at some point you will probably be asked how many devices/computers you installed Windows on. The correct answer is "one"; if you accidentally give another number, you'll need to call again and start over. (I'm assuming you're not doing anything illegal. As far as I know, there's nothing wrong with you reusing your key so long as you're no longer using the old computer Windows 8 was installed on, e.g. when that old computer no longer works. But if you're trying to install Windows 8 on multiple computers and you can afford to buy a new copy of Windows 8, shame on you. It takes a huge team of coders and support staff to make a product like Windows happen; help them pay their bills by purchasing a legal copy of Windows 8. Students can even get a copy for less than $70 with proof of student status. http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/Windows-8.1-Pro-for-Students/productID.288769600...
Step #7: Install Lenovo-specific updates and drivers
I typically hate all the crapware and bloatware companies include with new laptops, but Lenovo does make some which are useful. Their system updater should take care of downloading the rest of the drivers you'll need instead of having to download them all individually (with one exception: the graphics drivers may require a separate download later). Download the system updater here and keep running it until there are no more updates to download: http://support.lenovo.com/en/documents/ht080136
Step #8: Install Windows Updates
Load up Windows Update and start installing. If you're completely new to Windows 8:
-move your mouse to the upper right corner then move down
-select "Settings"
-select "Change PC settings" at the bottom
-select "Update and recovery"
-click the "Check now" button to check for updates
-click the "View details" text link to see the available updates
-click the "Install now" button to begin installing immediately
(Yes, the Windows 8 interface is dreadfully unintuitive unfortunately. Watch some Windows 8 tutorials on YouTube if you find yourself having trouble. Already looking forward to the next version of Windows!)
You'll also want to download the Windows 8.1 update if you installed only Windows 8 (the update to 8.1 is free). The download is available from the Windows Store.
Step #9: Install graphics drivers (if you're having display problems: unadjustable brightness, black screen on wake from sleep)
As I stated earlier, this was the most frustrating part of the installation process. My T540p came with only an Intel HD Graphics 4600 card, but it seems some others include a dedicated NVIDIA card. Whatever updates were installed with Lenovo's System Updater and via Windows Updates didn't seem to do the trick. I even updated the driver with the latest from the Intel website to no avail.
The solution, at least in my case, was simple: go to the T540p driver's download page and download the graphic card drivers appropriate for your system. Go here: http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/thinkpad-t-series-laptops/thinkpad-t54... Look for the "Component" drop-down menu and select the "Display and Video Graphics" option and download the Intel and/or NVIDIA drivers appropriate for your system. (I have no idea what the Intel Wireless Display driver is for, so I avoided it thinking I don't need it)
BONUS Step: Go to ninite.com to download commonly used programs
Shameless plug for one of my favorite websites. It lets you pick from a list of commonly used programs, then downloads and installs each of them all automatically (and skips all toolbars/extra junk downloads). Makes getting started on a new computer a breeze!

Hello Yolanda,
a) I noticed that I can´t install MediaCenter on Win8, but just on Win8 Pro.
b) My problem is, as described, that installing "MediaCenter" on either "Win8 Pro" or "Win8.1 pro", though the "Media Center" key is accepted,
which I once 2 years ago downloaded on ANOTHER "Windows 8 Pro" computer, for free as it was a gift of Microsoft at that time - You could reserve = get up to 5 Media Center licenses per "Windows 8 Pro" computer for later use
on OTHER "Windows 8 Pro" computers - but never used ( i.e. NEVER USED FOR ACTIVATION ),
but after the first reboot, I am running "Windows 8 Pro with Media Center" WITHOUT LICENSE, as shown in the system screen.
Neither my "Windows Media Center Key" nor my "WIndows 8 Pro key" is then accepted to change the situation - I mean the keys I entered just before during the installation process of "Windows 8 Pro" and "Windows Media Center".
I am shure that I did not use the "Windos Media Center" key, as I have a list of personal keys I got for free from Microsoft, and I marked those 2, I used for other "Windows 8 Pro" computers.
So fact is, that with my brand-new computer, 32 Gigabytes of RAM, 4 Cores, "Win8 Pro" installed, I am forced to avoid the installation of "Windows Media Center", though I got valid licenses.
So your answer was not quiet helpful, as it does not change anything.
Sincerely
Rolf

Trackpad FRU or Part number for the T540P

Hello,
Is somebody already have to change the Trackpad on the Lenovo T540P ? because i'm looking at the FRU Part list and I can not see anything related to the TrackPad/TouchPad exept cables. it doesn't come with the upper case as lenovo originaly do.
http://download.lenovo.com/parts/ThinkPad/t540p_fru_bom_20131107.pdf
Thank!
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Hi Martibuzz,
Welcome to Lenovo Community!
As per your query we understood that you are looking for Trackpad FRU for ThinkPad T540p.
The trackpad (Track Button) is not a serviceable part; hence if you want to replace the Trackpad you have to replace whole Keyboard unit, because trackpad will be integrated with the keyboard only.
And for further assistance on the part you can go Keyboard menu in ThinkPad T540p FRU manual.
Part number = 04Y2348 - FRU CS13KM-KBD US English Chicony- Primary, for the system which is shipped with US English keyboard.
And replacing the part you can view the steps from ThinkPad T540p HMM manual.
Hope this helps!
Best regards,
Hemanth Kumar
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Getting t400s with spanish layout keyboard in california

Hello,
I am a Spaniard currently working in the north of San Francisco and want to know if I can get the new T400s with the Spanish layout in the keyboard (preferred "Spanish from Spain", though I could manage with "Latin America" layout).
Since I'm here, it doesn't make sense to buy my laptop in Spain, so I wonder what can I do.
Any suggestion will be welcomed.
Thanks!
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Hello again,
When I try to buy any of the listed FRU numbers for the particular part I'm looking for ("Spanish" keyboard for the T400s: FRUs 45N2081, 45N2168 and 45N2221, as listed in here), nobody seems to find the part in the phone 18003887080 (then extension 2, then 1, then finally 1).
Those FRU don't even come up in the system of the agents who attended me, so I can't buy the part I'm interested in. Finally, one person in support told me the lack of those FRU numbers for one specific part of the T400s could be because the computer is fairly new.
I don't know what to do: to wait for the part I'm looking for to appear?
I don't even have the confirmation that part will be available in the US anytime soon.
What would you recommend?

Is there a way to reverse the Function (Fn) Keys on the ThinkPad T540p and Windwos 8.1?

I recently purchased an I ThinkPad T540p, and install there Windows 8.1 Enterpirse.
Then I download and install all drivers from lenovo site including upgrade BIOS to version 2.07
Then I have noticed that the default for the keys where F1 and F2, etc. usually are, are now the mute and volume buttons. To access the F1, F2....F12 keys, you now have to press Fn + your desired F key.
Is it possible to reverse the Function keys? I would much rather press Fn + F1 to mute than have to press press Fn + F1 to access F1.
Thanks you in advance.
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Hi,
Welcome to Lenovo Community Forums!
Check in BIOS -> config -> Keyboard if there is an option to switch between default and legacy mode.
If you don’t find that option, you may try the Fn+esc combination that changes the function keys to legacy mode, but when the computer reboots, it might reset back to a default mode and you have to use Fn+esc again.
Hope this helps!
Best regards,
Mithun.
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User Feedback: T540p with 3K display

Dear Lenovo,
I recently got my new T540P with 3K display and I like to give feedback.
Display: It is really a stunning experience. Especially after having used a 1600x900 resolution before. Thank you!!!
Keyboard: Great keyboard with some issues. The FN+Esc combination to get permanent access to the F-keys is annoying. The permanently illuminated FN-LED while having the FN-lock is also a pain. The keyboard is looking nice, but why are the volume and muting key removed? Now I have to switch between the F-keys and the volume keys - this is not very convenient. In combination with having acces to the F-keys only with the optional FN-lock is a not that intelligent design, to speak in a polite way...
Casing: Well, seems to be not of the same quality as before. I hope it will last long enough, we will see...
Trackpoint: What a pain in the a**!!! Instead of having feelable keys, like in the generations before, it is only a sleek surface. No way to feel the left/right/middle key. While using the touchpad itself, it seems to be a working thing. The Trackpoint keys do not appear to be very ergonomic any more. One of the outstanding features of a Thinkpad is now "optimized" to look elegant but the usability falls back. The next inconvenient thing is the loud clacking when pressing the pad instead of the buttons of former Thinkpads...
I hope the next generation of Thinkpads are better than the Tx4x series. With keyboard issues, like mentioned above, and the Trackpoint desaster I cannot recommend to buy a Thinkpad any more. It was a good time so far, but I start looking for alternatives, like HP or Dell (both are having a Trackpoint design).
Thanks for reading and good luck designing the next generation!

Hi,
The fastest upgrade video card for your Quad is the ATI Radeon X1900 GT Mac Edition 256MB as sold at Display section of the Apple Store. Read the Reviews there for more info.
I have four 500GB Hitachi's in my Quad, they work well.
I'm not familiar with those 1TB Hitachi HD's.
Regards,
Dave

ThinkPad T540p Control key stuck

The control key of my ThinkPad T540p often got stuck. It is not physically stuck, but the computer often thinks it is pressed down. This happens from time to time, which is very annoying. When it happens, if I press Ctrl again, then everything is back to OK again.
I noticed that this problem seems to be pretty common in Lenovo computers. If you google search "Lenovo Control key stuck", you can find lots of similar reports!
Does anyone have any idea on how to solve it? Thanks!

Hi Nauhiuc,
Welcome to Lenovo Community!
Check uninstalling the keyboard adapter from “Device Manager” under Keyboards.
Run ThinkVantage system update utility to check for latest driver for your system.
ThinkVantage System Update
Hope this helps.
Best regards,
Hemanth Kumar
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T540p Trackpoint - clicking virtual buttons on clickpad gives no response

I've just gotten what I hoped would be an awesome new T540p. So far, the experience is going horribly because I can't seem to use the Trackpoint reliably. Specifically, when I click the trackpoint button on either side - left or right -(virtual buttons along the top edge of the clickpad), absolutely nothing happens. No right click menu, no mouse click - no action of any kind is recorded. Let me be clear - the clickpad is visibly and fully depressed. There is no doubt at all that the clickpad has been depressed. But there is no actual mouse click action.
In order for me to get a reliable "click" out of the Trackpoint click area on the clickpad, I have to move my thumb down and in to the tracking area of the clickpad. This is very awkward and involves wrist movement. Compare this to the superior design of the old T530 trackpoint buttons - they are angled and shaped so that they are perfectly located to be pressed by your thumb without having to bend your thumb or move your wrist, your fingers get to stay right on the home row where they belong.
Lenovo: I use and love the TrackPoint. It and the keyboard are the reason I purchase thinkpads. Without it, I could and would buy any other manufacturer. Please put my TrackPoint buttons back. Or at least let me choose to order the T540 with a T530 keyboard/trackpad so that we have a choice! I would easily pay an extra $100 for the old TrackPoint buttons.

You are not the only one experiencing these problems.For a TrackPoint user the new "clickpad" is a physically flawed design. Too much pressure is required for a click, and the erratic behavior has not disappeared with any of the driver updates.
It seems that the whole physical desing of the "clickpad" without separate mouse buttons is flawed. The ergonomics of the keyboard not very good either.
I do not know any TrackPoint user who thinks the new desing usable at all. Some people liking it have written about it, but apparently most of the people who like the new desing are not TrackPoint users who do not move their hands when writing.

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