Cursor moves to side of screen

[steveb]

The cursor on my Dell Latitude has taken on a will of its own, it keeps moving to the left hand side of the screen then creeping up the left hand edge. Sometimes restarting makes it behave again and sometimes not. A colleague tells me the same fault used to happen with the company laptops, but he couldn't remember how the problem was solved.

 

Any ideas please?

[Guest Wolfeymole]

What exact model of Latitude is it Steve?

[steveb]

It's a C600

[Guest Wolfeymole]

This issue seems like it could be one of two things Steve, have a read of these two items and consider.

 

Dell Latitude touch pad drifting problem fixed ! - Ohad's Blog

 

Dell Latitude C600 and C610 Broken Mouse Fix

[steveb]

Thanks Wolfeymole, I'll give the pointer stick some scissors treatment tomorrow - cut and hope!!

[Guest Wolfeymole]

I know its seems drastic Steve but I looked around on this.

 

Laptops are a good idea but so many things can go wrong with them in that department, I had an old Toshiba that had a Joy Stick mouse mover and it was a pain in the arse.

[steveb]

I've just found this thread, it gives step by step. Fingers crossed!

[Dalo Harkin]

This is common on normal mice too - but its normally just dirt causing it :)

[Guest Wolfeymole]

I considered posting that site too Steve.

[steveb]

Thanks for your help Wolfeymole. I've done it!! I cut the tape to the pointer stick and problem solved.

 

The first time I've ever attempted to touch even a screw on a PC and it's been a success - 100% record so far.

 

It took me all of 5 minutes too.

[Guest Wolfeymole]

Hey that's great to hear Steve, well done mate. :)

[Seth]

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