Re: [Thinkpad] Trackpoint 8611 error

Actually, the marking on the bezel is just a sticker, you can peel it off
and re-use it.
All the keyboards are the same, the kit comes with the different stickers,
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Schumann" <cschumann@twp-llc.com>
To: <thinkpad@stderr.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2004 11:28 AM
Subject: Re: [Thinkpad] Trackpoint 8611 error

> > Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2004 21:21:04 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: Kevin <doublek321@yahoo.com>
>
> > Hey all. I have an IBM Thinkpad 600X. It's running WinXP Pro. My
> > problem is that the trackpoint shoots wildly across the screen at the
> > slightest touch. I think the solution is to disable my trackpoint and
> > just use the PS2 mouse instead. I downloaded the latest thinkpad
> > configuration utility for XP and clicked "disable trackpoint". After a
> > reboot (with the PS2 mouse plugged in) it still has the same problem.
> > I've also updated the BIOS to ITET55WW (which I believe is the latest as
> > well). I then rebooted and got to "Easy Setup". I looked for an option
> > that would let me disable the trackpoint but couldn't find anything like
> > this (IBM's documentation made it seem like there would be some kind of
> > mouse option under config).
> >
> > Is this a laptop that simply needs to be replaced?
> > Thanks in advance for any help.
>
> I just re-read the 600x user guide, but it has no mention of such an
> option. I do remember seeing one in there though... at least I thought it
> was on my 600X.
>
> In any case, you do need a new TrackPoint, and the easiest way to get one
> of those is to get a keyboard assembly. You can get them on eBay for about
> $50. I got one from a local shop for $50 that looked and smelled like it
> was new. A keyboard assembly from a 600 or 600E should work as well, but
> it won't say 600X on the bezel.
>
> Use the hardware maintenance manual and work on a big clean surface, and
> as long as you can handle a small philips screw-driver, you should be able
> to replace it yourself.
>
> Chris Schumann
>
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