Trackpad/point not working after keyboard removal

Earlier today I opened up my T510 for maintanence. In doing so, I removed the keyboard. After putting everything back together, the trackpoint/trackpad did not work. That includes the the **bleep**-mouse, trackpad, and all mouse buttons. The trackpad wasn't even removed, but I guess the data connection for that goes through the rest of the keyboard (?).
I took the keyboard out several times to make sure the connection was secure and inspect for physical damage. There was nothing.
The obvious thing to do here is replace the keyboard and desperately hope that the problem is not with the mobo connector, but the problem is sufficently strange (keyboard working but not mouse) thatI figured it would be worth posting here to see if anyone has any insight.
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Solved.
As I mentioned in the last post, the trackpad connects to the mobo through the cable labled as a speaker wire in the manual (this can be easily seen after removing the keyboard bezel/trackpad from the machine). There is a small latch to hold this cable in place on the mobo end. I had mixed up the secured and unsecured states for this latch, which apparently broke the connection. Fixed that now and everything works.
It's probably worth explicitly pointing out that the **bleep**-mouse and mouse buttons on the keyboard do seem to be depenent on the trackpad being properly plugged in, despite having a seperate connection to the mobo.

Similar Messages

Magic Mouse, Trackpad, Bluetooth not working after Mountain Lion install

Is anyone else having the same issue after installing ML? I first noticed that my Magic Mouse didn't scroll as usual when I opened Safari. When I went to preferences, it only gave me tracking & double-click speed options- no scrolling options. I check the Accessibility preferences, but that didn't seem to help either. When I tried my Trackpad to check the preferences, it said that one wasn't connected, even though that's exactly what I used to open it in the first place. Now when I look at the top right hand corner for Bluetooth connectivity- it says Bluetooth- not available in a grayed out font. When I check out the About My Mac and check the Hardware->Bluetooth section it says 'No information found'.
I've tried the SMC/PRAM reset, unclicked "Disable automatic login" option in Security & Privacy preference page. Shut down my iMac and turned off the keyboard, mouce, and trackpad and restarted them after restarting the iMac.
Now I can seem to find anything else to try.
Does anyone have anything else to try?

Hi There,
I am having the same issues - is there a fix for it yet?

Navigating through photos in single-photo view in iphoto with trackpad is not working after installing new OS Mountain lion

I have recently download new OS Mountain lion on my macbook (white late 2010 model). I had snow leopard before.
On iphoto, when i was viewing my photos in a single-photo view (double clicking on a photo), i was unable to go to the next photo/previous photo using my trackpad. Only way i could do this was by pressing arrow buttons on my key board.
If i remember correctly, i was able to do this by using 3 fingers (sliding left to right or sliding right to left) on snow leopard.
I can navigate back and foward on my internet browser using two fingers. And yes, i have tried using my two fingers on iphoto but nothing happens.
I have checked my trackpad setting and everything seems to be right.
Any ideas how i could fix this?
Thank You
p.s. i have iphoto 09

Terence Devlin wrote:
I can navigate back and foward on my internet browser using two fingers. And yes, i have tried using my two fingers on iphoto but nothing happens.
This works here - but I'm on iPhoto 11. IIRC it worked on 09 too though.
It's not working for me.

Trackpad gestures not working after migration assistant

I just got a new 13" macbook pro for my wife. I initially created an admin account for myself and everything seemed fine. Then I ran the migration assistant to import my wife's account from her old macbook (~3 years old, running snow leopard). Now some trackpad gestures, like the 2 finger scroll, don't work in her account. Some do, like pinching and unpinching to zoom.
I've tried turning all the gestures off in preferences, then turning them back on again, but to no avail - 2 finger scroll doesn't want to work.
It seems like it must be some old trackpad settings that are overriding the new - her old macbook had the button and did not do gestures. But I don't know how to get rid of any imported trackpad settings so it will go back to default behavior.

Same thing happen to me. Had to go into iTunes folder and use old iTL file to get iTunes to open again. But after I did that my iPhone now isn't being recognized by iTunes and it wants me to wipe it. I also can't update to iTunes 11...I'm stuck on 10. It says I should update when I manually check for update but the store says there is nothing for me to download. This is so frustrating.

Trackpad is not working after Update to 10.8.3

After updating to 10.8.3 I can not zoom anymore with the Trackpad

Go into your system preferences and click on the trackpad and make sure the zoom function is selected. If you are still having problems try to pair the device to the computer again.

Printer Not Working After I Removed Paper Jammed Using Some Force

I emailed a local repair shop who let me know they'll fix it for me for between €15-30 (Euros) depending. So problem solved.

Hi!After years of never having this happen recently a paper jam occurred, and I pulled the sheet of paper out in the front using some force as it was really stuck in there. Only now do I see on this forum that it is possible to remove the paper from the back. But since then the printer doesn't print anymore. It makes sounds, like something inside moves, and it seems to want to take in the paper, but that doesn't happen. The scan light moves a bit, but not to the end. The indication lights on top also act differently than normal, as if something went haywire with the programming. Any way I can fix this?

Printer Not Working After I Removed Paper Jammed Using Force

Hi!After years of never having this happen recently a paper jam occurred, and I pulled the sheet of paper out in the front using some force. Only now do I see on this forum that it is possible to remove the paper from the back. But since then the printer doesn't print anymore. It makes sounds, like something inside moves, and it seems to want to take in the paper, but that doesn't happen. The scan light moves a bit, but not to the end. The lights act differently than normal, as if something went haywire with the programming. Any way I can fix this?

Hi!After years of never having this happen recently a paper jam occurred, and I pulled the sheet of paper out in the front using some force as it was really stuck in there. Only now do I see on this forum that it is possible to remove the paper from the back. But since then the printer doesn't print anymore. It makes sounds, like something inside moves, and it seems to want to take in the paper, but that doesn't happen. The scan light moves a bit, but not to the end. The indication lights on top also act differently than normal, as if something went haywire with the programming. Any way I can fix this?

Satellite L300-11V - Internet not working after software removal

Hi
My brother's internet isn't working anymore. We think it is because he was removing a bunch of software/programs to make space.
It says the problem is
... "There are driver or hardware problems with the network adapter "Realtek RTL8101 Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0)" on this computer."
Can someone please tell me how to fix this problem, or what to download?
The laptop is a Toshiba Satellite L300D-11V
Thanks

Hi buddy
This error message sounds like that you have to reinstall the driver for LAN card. You can get this driver on the Toshiba page:
http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com > Support & Downloads > Download Drivers
If you have installed the newest version the internet connection should work again! :)

Trackpad click not working after Mountain Lion update

I updated computer in question, a 2009 MacBook, to Mountain Lion today, and it appeared to work. It installed, then I was prompted with a log-in screen. I entered my Apple ID and password, but was unable to click go. Easily hit enter instead; this worked. The next screen, however is a Terms and Conditions one with only the options of "Back" and "Next." I cannot click on either of these. The mouse moves around perfectly when I use the track pad, but I am unable to choose anything by clicking and therefore cannot get past this screen and to my computer. Any help?? Thank you!

According to the Dymo Technical Support page for that model:
MACINTOSH
DYMO Label Software version 8.4.1
New In This Release:
- Latest version of DYMO Label™ software - Free download
- QR and PDF options have been added to the available barcode list.
- Minor bugs were fixed.
- Support for Mac OS® v10.8 Mountain Lion
Have you installed the driver version 8.4.1 as mentioned above?
Hope this helps

Keyboard and trackpad are not working, Keyboard and trackpad are not working

I'm using MBP 15" late 2008 with Maverick OS. A couple of days ago, the internal keyboard and trackpad are not working at all. I did all the troubleshooting. I even reformat it; installing the snow leopard and re-installing the maverick but no good result. I believe there's no problem with my keyboard because i can still do PRAM on my lappy. Everytime i'm booting up my MBP, it always looking for bluetooth trackpad and keyboard. I have not used those bluetooth peripherals from day 1 i've started using MBP. I just read on the internet about the same problem has happened on MBP 13" retina and APPLE fixed it by updating the software. I wish Apple will also do something for the old MBP to fix the intermal keyboard and trackpad problem.

Reset SMC. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
Choose the method for:
"Resetting SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own".

Hp Mini 110 1013tu Keyboard is Not working after upgrade to win 7

Hello need help on weird happenings to my keyboard..
Before i upgrade the Operating System From Windows XP to Windows 7 the Hp Mini 110 is working fine..
All keys on keyboard is working and touchpad is also working.
But after upgrading to windows 7 some keys on keyboard are not working like z,x,c,v, left ctrl and other more keys..
what do you think is the problem??
Hardware Issue? or Driver Issue?
please help thank you..

Hello @MysticDragon ,
Welcome to the HP Forums!
I understand some of the keys on your keyboard are not working after installing Windows 7.
I do not see any drivers available for your notebook for Windows 7 on the HP website, so their might be some compatibility issues as it's going to rely on Windows update to find current drivers. This doesn't mean it will not work, but I cannot say for sure that it will.
Try this:
1. Click Start.
2. Click Control Panel.
3. Click Clock, Language, and Region.
4. Click Region and Language.
5. Click the Keyboards and Languages tab.
6. Click Change keyboards...
7. On the General tab, make sure English (United States) - US is selected in the Default input language field.
8. Click on any other keyboards in the Installed services list.
9. Click Remove.
10. Repeat for all other non-English (United States) keyboards.
You may also want to try rolling back to Windows XP and see if the issue persists. It is possible the issue is coincidental and not the direct result of the update to Windows 7.
Let me know if this works!
Please click the "Kudos, Thumbs Up" at the bottom of this post if you want to say "Thanks" for helping!
Please click "Accept as Solution" if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.
The Great Deku Tree
I work on behalf of HP.

My keyboard does not work after cleaning :-(

Hello, I have a MacBook Pro (bought in december 2009) an now the keyboard does not work after I cleaned it. This was on thursday and today it still does not work. Any ideas?

Chances are that you've shorted the terminals on the keyboard, and will need to be replaced… When the keyboard on unibody MacBook Pro's is replaced the whole 'top case' will be done, trackpad etc… Now generally it is highly unlikely that the Liquid submersion indicators will have been activated unless the cloth was saturated with water. Also unless you purchased the AppleCare protection plan your MacBook will be out of warranty and will require an out of warranty repair.
From knowledge out of warranty repair for a top case assembly it's £163 and a level 2 hardware repair is £28

I have an early 2011 macbook air 13..just installed windows 7 64 bit and my trackpad does not works and also my backlit keyboard does not function.tried almost everything. No help

I am using Macbook air 13". i have installed windows 7 professional on it. I downloaded windows support drivers using bootcamp. Even after installation of drivers my trackpad does not works. Tap & swipe features does not work.i am using a wireless mouse. Also there is no light in my keyboard anymore.
I did try all possible help i could found on internet. But no go.

Hi Thank you, the apple mobile service links did not work, i had tried them all. however that same link with the previous versions worked. I had to download the one below and I can at least use itunes.
iTunes 12.1.0.71 for Windows (64-bit - for older video cards) - itunes64setup.exe (2015-01-28)
I tried this one but it did not work.
iTunes 12.1.0.71 for Windows (64-bit) - itunes6464setup.exe(2015-01-28)

T40 KEYBOARD NOT WORKING AFTER STARTUP

IBM THINKPAD LAPTOP
T40 237372M
OS WINDOWS XP PRO SP3
•86 key keyboard with imbedded numeric keypad and
integrated UltraNav dual-pointing system, featuring TrackPoint and customized touch pad
SUBJECT; KEYBOARD NOT WORKING
AFTER STARTUP UNABLE TO OPEN SOFTWARE OR USE TEXT IN NOTEPAD AND OPENOFFICE
I HAVE A TEMPORARY SOLUTION TO OVERCOME THIS PROBLEM BY;
1 )USING MOUSE OPEN START/ THEN NOTEPAD
STILL UNABLE TO ENTER TEXT
2) OPEN START/ONSCREEN KEYBOARD CLICK ON LOCK THEN EXIT
3)GO BACK TO NOTEPAD ENTER TEXT, NOW WORKING I THEN EXIT
WITHOUT SAVING
I TRIED REINSTALLING XP AND LOST MS WORD THAT IS WHY I AM USING OPEN OFFICE
I THOUGHT IT MAY HAVE BEEN THE SP3 UPDATE BUT AFTER USING IBM SYS REINSTALL
DURING RE INSTALL I WAS UNABLE TO USE TEXT FOR WINDOWS LOGIN
THE ONLY KEYS TO USE WERE ÁÉÍÓÚ BEING LATIN CHARACTERS WITH ACUTE SIGN
CAN ANYONE CAN HELP ME THANKS

Hi and welcome to the forum!
Does the keyboard work fine inside the BIOS?
Also try booting from LiveCD of Ubuntu, if issue remains then the keyboard is faulty.
Keep us informed.
Maliha (I don't work for lenovo)
ThinkPads:- T400[Win 7], T60[Win 7], IBM 240[Win XP]
IdeaPad: U350
Apple:- Macbook Air [Snow Leopard]
Did someone help you today? Compliment them with a Kudos!
Was your question answered today? Mark it as an Accepted Solution!
Lenovo Deutsche Community Lenovo Comunidad en Español
Visit my YouTube Channel

HT3917 My apple wireless keyboard is not working after new batteries installed

My apple wireless keyboard is not working after new batteries installed.

Do you get a steady green light to say there is a connection. If not, are the batteries the right way round. Do you have a monitor to tell the batteries strength. Is there a reading. Are the batteries good quality ones, Duracell, Energiser or Apple rechargeables.

Trackpad/point not working after keyboard removal

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for