Problem with the grounding touchpad on your Dell Inspiron 16 5620?

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Problem with the grounding touchpad on your Dell Inspiron 16 5620?

Problem with the grounding touchpad on your Dell Inspiron 16 5620?

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samsampp
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05-15-2016, 06:14 PM

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Your device has touchedpad issues that many users have reported. The problem seems linked to PCB grounding problems due to oxidation of traces. The suggested fix involves connecting ground pads to a screw, but since your model is different (Inspiron 5620 vs 7610), you should verify if the internal grounding method matches your setup. Connecting it to a screw might work in theory, but confirm compatibility with your specific hardware before doing so.

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samsampp

05-15-2016, 06:14 PM #1

Your device has touchedpad issues that many users have reported. The problem seems linked to PCB grounding problems due to oxidation of traces. The suggested fix involves connecting ground pads to a screw, but since your model is different (Inspiron 5620 vs 7610), you should verify if the internal grounding method matches your setup. Connecting it to a screw might work in theory, but confirm compatibility with your specific hardware before doing so.

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CoolFox111
Junior Member

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05-20-2016, 02:03 PM

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Sure, you can verify continuity using a multimeter by connecting it to the suspected grounding pad and checking for a complete circuit.

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CoolFox111

05-20-2016, 02:03 PM #2

Sure, you can verify continuity using a multimeter by connecting it to the suspected grounding pad and checking for a complete circuit.

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Robx_33
Member

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05-20-2016, 08:47 PM

#3

I'm not certain about the exact location of the grounding pad. The attached image might provide additional details.

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Robx_33

05-20-2016, 08:47 PM #3

I'm not certain about the exact location of the grounding pad. The attached image might provide additional details.