X120e Trackpoint problem

The trackpoint on my x120e just stopped working, along with the accompanying buttons just below the keyboard. However, the touchpad and its two buttons still work. (This happened while I was using the computer -- no apparent change to system files prompted it.)
I tried Fn+F8 to turn the trackpoint back on -- I can select the option but it doesn't take effect. In advanced options, the option to turn the trackpoint on is grayed out.
I downloaded and installed the latest UltraNav driver; no improvement. I also looked in BIOS options and didn't see anything related to enabling the trackpoint.
Has anyone else had an issue with this, or is it likely an old-fashioned hardware problem?
Thanks for your help.

hey kdl79,
try uninstall the ultranav driver and software as well as the current mouse drivers that is installed. let windows install its generic drivers.
test your trackpoint and mouse and see if it works, then visit our support page and reinstall the drivers+software
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Hi guys,
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