Acer 5532 Touch Pad Not Working

The touchpad (Synaptics Pointing Device) no longer functions on my Acer Aspire 5532, completley dead! I have checked to ensure the device is enabled, checked device manager status,re-installed driver all to no evail! I now have to use a seperate mouse to use laptop, not good. Any solutions would be appreciated.

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Posted on Dec 23, 2017

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Here are a couple of ideas from a Google Search:

Press the key to the left of the On/Off button. The key has a picture of a finger pressing the touchpad. So simple, so elegant, so little information out there about it.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-hardware/my-touchpad-on-my-acer-aspire-5532-laptop-isnt/51f5de30-b465-e011-8dfc-68b599b31bf5?auth=1

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Anonymous

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Posted on Apr 23, 2008

SOURCE: touch pad inactive

press the Fn+F7. Fn is between the ctrl and window key.

Anonymous

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Posted on Aug 27, 2009

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Hello,

Please reinstall your Touch Pad Synaptics Pointing Device Driver then restart your machine.

Thanks

Anonymous

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Posted on Nov 30, 2009

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Hello and thank you for using Fixya's services.

Are you currently running Windows XP or Vista?

If running windows Vista, press F11 at startup, before the flashscreen appears. This will prompt the laptop into a factory restore mode.

If using Windows XP, you will need the restore disks. Most manufacturer's do not provide these with the purchase of the laptop but you can obtain a copy from the by calling their support or visiting their website. I believe the require shipping charges but do not charge for the software.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mohammed Ebrahim M

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Posted on Oct 29, 2010

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Try updating all the drivers, including the one for the docking station, from the acer website.

Anonymous

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Posted on Mar 05, 2011

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There is very likely no way to repair them without spending $300 or more. If the computer has any working USB ports, simply purchase USB hub and attach it to the working port. If you are planning to use external hard drives or CD/DVD drives with this solution, make sure you purchase a hub with its own power supply, such as this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182176

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