Trackpad - random madness

[thebone]

Hello folks

This just presented itself this afternoon for no apparent reason; used it fine until about 130 pm today then went nuts.

Basically it wants to constantly scroll down. Every so often, it will open an app.

I tried pulling the battery.

I tried removing the battery and pushing the pad 5 times with it off.

Tried pushing it 5 items with the power on.

I installed the most recent OS 6.0 for this model

No change.

Has anyone else encountered this ?

I am 1.5 months out of warranty so I am none too pleased.

[waynetechberry]

sounds like it's the trackpad itself... I suggest you take it to a reputable repair centre . I've seen that problem with the 9700's and 8520's

[crazylegshinch]

Are you under fluorescent lights at all? I've found that the flicker from some fluorescents can cause the trackpad to detect movement and start acting crazy.

[thebone]

Originally Posted by crazylegshinch

Are you under fluorescent lights at all? I've found that the flicker from some fluorescents can cause the trackpad to detect movement and start acting crazy.

I don't use them. My office has them, but I am mocked for working in darkness. I do not like the light they produce, as I find it induces headaches and impairs vision, so I do not turn them on.