Laptop touchpad works incorrectly when on power supply
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My original laptop adapter broke down, so I've bought a new one. It's a no-brand adapter from a Dutch internet shop. The power of the new adapter is slightly more than the old adapter, but in my opinion that shouldn't be a problem. The laptop is a Toshiba Satellite L40-15B. When the old adapter bro…
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My initial feeling is that the new power supply is causing electrical interference. The touchpad is likely connected internally via USB, which can (won't always of course) be susceptible to interference. Here's a test for this.... do you see the inc…
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