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  1. 07-08-2009, 01:37 PM #1
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    Keypad acting crazy

    Hi, I have a Acer Aspire 4520 that is driving me nutty. When I am trying to type as now, my little line, (I don't know the proper name) will jump backwards into the middle of a sentence you have completed. Can someone help. Thanks.
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  2. 07-08-2009, 01:44 PM #2
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    Little Line as in "the cursor?"

    Has it always done this?
    Are you POSITIVE you aren't hitting the tab key or something?
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  3. 07-10-2009, 08:30 AM #3
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    You're probably brushing the pad with your hands as you type. This is a common problem that only you can alleviate by being more deliberate. Try a different sitting position.
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    Or disable the touchpad and plug in an external USB mouse.

    Adjusting the sensitivity settings on the touchpad may help, but it will be a real pain to get it right.
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  5. 07-12-2009, 03:33 PM #5
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    It got to the point where I was pecking, same problem, hitting the pad harder helped.
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  6. 07-12-2009, 10:47 PM #6
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    Spend $20 and buy a new keyboard. It takes 10 minutes to replace.
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  7. 07-15-2009, 10:47 AM #7
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    try external keyboard.
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  8. 07-18-2009, 12:35 PM #8
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    OK, I wil try the mouse and then the mouse. Thanks.
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