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‎02-08-2023 02:27 PM - edited ‎02-08-2023 02:30 PM

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The problem is caused by static electricity build-up. It's got nothing to do with touchpad positioning, drivers, heat, insulation or any number of other theories people have come up with. The touchpad surface builds up static electricity after some use, so you'll start getting jerky cursor movement, no response to taps, parts of the touchpad not responding, multi-finger gestures not working, and so on. If you've been using one of these laptops for a while you might have noticed how the issue often flares up if you happen to rub your finger slightly too roughly on the touchpad, or when lying in bed with the laptop on your stomach or thighs.

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