Testing The Touchpad - Packard Bell EasyNote NS11HR Service Manual

Check the battery pack
battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed
in the notebook.
If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let
it return to room temperature. Re-install the battery pack.
If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the battery pack. If the charge
indicator still does not light up, replace the DC/DC charger board.

Testing the touchpad

If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following actions one at a time to correct the
problem.
After you use the touchpad, the pointer may drift on the screen for a short time.
This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is
applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware problem. No
service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of
time.
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To check the battery pack using software:
1
Open Power Management in the Windows Control Panel.
2
In Power Meter, make sure that the parameters shown for Current Power
Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct.
3
Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter. This helps you identify
first the problem is on recharging or discharging.
To check the battery pack using hardware:
1
Turn off the notebook.
2
Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals
1 (+) and 6 (ground).
3
If the voltage is still less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery.
Important
To check the battery charge operation, use a discharged battery pack or a
To test the touchpad:
1
Reconnect the touchpad cables.
2
Replace the touchpad.
3
Replace the system board.
Important
Do not replace a non-defective FRU.
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