On 05-02-2021 12:12, Florian Zieboll via Dng wrote: > 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 > > It depends how it is governed in Windows but you could try to load a WIN PE iso and press Fn+F9.
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