Am 4. Februar 2021 20:13:49 MEZ schrieb g4sra <g4...@protonmail.com>: > ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ > On Thursday, February 4, 2021 6:59 PM, Florian Zieboll via Dng > <dng@lists.dyne.org> wrote: > > Thanks for the reply Florian > > > Am 4. Februar 2021 18:15:06 MEZ schrieb g4sra via Dng dng@lists.dyne.org: > > > > > Does anyone know how to re-enable a Synaptics Touchpad in Linux after it > > > has been turned off in Windows using Fn+F9 ? > > > > If this key combo really changed something "in hardware", i assume that a > > "hard reset" of the notebook(?!) should solve the issue... > > > > Usually, this is accomplished by removing all power sources and periphery, > > and then holding down the power button for 15-20 seconds. The idea is to > > remove any stored electricity (from ac adapter, battery, capacitors) to > > clear all non-persistent storage. > > That is what googling said too, unfortunately it didn't work. > > > > > Your devices miles may vary, the manual should mention it. > > The manual is not much use at all, being digital it won't even serve purpose > in the WC. > > > > libre grüße, > > Florian > > > > By first installing Windows 7 and then the Synaptic drivers on an old HDD I > was able to restore touchpad functionality with the Fn+F9 switching. This is > a programmable multi-gesture touchpad which I guess may have flash memory. > > There has got to be a better way....
Hallo g4sra, as you replied off-list and I don't know of any better way, I bring the issue back to the list: Perhaps someone has a hint on resetting the device, if you'd reveal its make and model? Another idea out of thin air: Did you remove the CMOS battery - or does the notebook provide a button (or pins) to reset the bios password? libre Grüße, Florian -- ooops... [message sent otg] _______________________________________________ Dng mailing list Dng@lists.dyne.org https://mailinglists.dyne.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/dng
