[Solved] Touchpad recognized as Logitech Wheel Mouse

BHoward · 2011-07-26 23:59:38

I am trying to get my touchpad working on an Acer Aspire TimelineX AS4830T-6642 but the touchpad is being recognized as a "Logitech Wheel Mouse".

I am unsure if the laptop is using an Elantech or Synaptics touchpad as it only seems to see the touchpad as a regular pointer. I have attached output that I think could be relevant. Let me know if anything else would be helpful.

Dmesg Output

00:00.0 Host bridge: Intel Corporation 2nd Generation Core Processor Family DRAM Controller (rev 09)
00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation 2nd Generation Core Processor Family Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 09)
00:16.0 Communication controller: Intel Corporation 6 Series Chipset Family MEI Controller #1 (rev 04)
00:1a.0 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 6 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller #2 (rev 04)
00:1b.0 Audio device: Intel Corporation 6 Series Chipset Family High Definition Audio Controller (rev 04)
00:1c.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 6 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port 1 (rev b4)
00:1c.1 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 6 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port 2 (rev b4)
00:1c.2 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 6 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port 3 (rev b4)
00:1c.3 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 6 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port 4 (rev b4)
00:1d.0 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 6 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller #1 (rev 04)
00:1f.0 ISA bridge: Intel Corporation HM65 Express Chipset Family LPC Controller (rev 04)
00:1f.2 SATA controller: Intel Corporation 6 Series Chipset Family 6 port SATA AHCI Controller (rev 04)
00:1f.3 SMBus: Intel Corporation 6 Series Chipset Family SMBus Controller (rev 04)
02:00.0 Ethernet controller: Atheros Communications Device 1083 (rev c0)
03:00.0 Network controller: Atheros Communications Inc. AR9287 Wireless Network Adapter (PCI-Express) (rev 01)
04:00.0 Unassigned class [ff00]: Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. Device 5209 (rev 01)
05:00.0 USB Controller: NEC Corporation uPD720200 USB 3.0 Host Controller (rev 04)


xinput -list output


⎡ Virtual core pointer                        id=2    [master pointer  (3)]
⎜   ↳ Virtual core XTEST pointer                  id=4    [slave  pointer  (2)]
⎜   ↳ PS/2 Logitech Wheel Mouse                   id=12    [slave  pointer  (2)]
⎣ Virtual core keyboard                       id=3    [master keyboard (2)]
    ↳ Virtual core XTEST keyboard                 id=5    [slave  keyboard (3)]
    ↳ Power Button                                id=6    [slave  keyboard (3)]
    ↳ Video Bus                                   id=7    [slave  keyboard (3)]
    ↳ Power Button                                id=8    [slave  keyboard (3)]
    ↳ Sleep Button                                id=9    [slave  keyboard (3)]
    ↳ 1.3M HD WebCam                              id=10    [slave  keyboard (3)]
    ↳ AT Translated Set 2 keyboard                id=11    [slave  keyboard (3)]

Last edited by BHoward (2011-08-13 00:31:16)

defears · 2011-07-27 00:46:17

Did you install xf86-input-synaptics?

BHoward · 2011-07-27 00:51:17

Yes, xf86-input-synaptics is installed.

BHoward · 2011-07-29 14:29:18

I have found a kernel patch at https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=27442 that is suppose to fix the problem. Can anyone help guide me on patching the Arch kernel? I have installed ABS and created a build directory. Need some help with the pkgbuild though.

MoonSwan · 2011-07-29 20:32:59

Post the pkgbuild so we can see what in is giving you trouble.

Doesn't the wiki address building a kernel with ABS?

eworm · 2011-08-09 09:46:04

Take a look at this thread, I think my lost post could help you: https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php … 25#p973025

BHoward · 2011-08-09 15:17:04

Awesome I will try your kernel module when I get home today. I will post an update later today.

BHoward · 2011-08-09 20:36:01

It works great, thanks for the help. I voted for your module in the AUR

eworm · 2011-08-09 21:50:59

BHoward wrote:

It works great, thanks for the help. I voted for your module in the AUR

That's great! Thanks a lot!

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#1 2011-07-26 23:59:38

[Solved] Touchpad recognized as Logitech Wheel Mouse

#2 2011-07-27 00:46:17

Re: [Solved] Touchpad recognized as Logitech Wheel Mouse

#3 2011-07-27 00:51:17

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#4 2011-07-29 14:29:18

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#5 2011-07-29 20:32:59

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#6 2011-08-09 09:46:04

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