DV6 mousepad sticky ..

[airconuk]

ok, i have a dv6 from hp that i got recently and i absoloutly hate the trackpad, my fingers dont glide over like other laptops i have/had. its such a nuisance. has anyone tried greasing it or somthing to make it any better? It is really annoying as your fingers stick when you move them.. is this just me or do others find this a problem as well

[abaddon4180]

If it is the older dv6 with the super glossy metallic touchpad the best thing you can do is never wipe it down no matter how ugly the fingerprints look on it. The grease build up from your fingers should make it usable, it did when I had my dv6.

[Imperfect1]

Actually, it's just the opposite. The things that SLOW the trackpad down are grease/oil and moisture. Keep the trackpad clean and make sure your fingers are clean and dry. You shouldn't have any problem if they are!

[sercczionelabus]

Actually, it's just the opposite. The things that SLOW the trackpad down are grease/oil and moisture. Keep the trackpad clean and make sure your fingers are clean and dry. You shouldn't have any problem if they are!

EXACTLY the OPPOSITE!

The touchpad has to be greasy with the sweat of the fingers. Never wipe it down or use some alcohol to it. If you did, just rub your finger briskly to the touchpad in a column-by-column way to make it smooth again.

[Imperfect1]

EXACTLY the OPPOSITE!

The touchpad has to be greasy with the sweat of the fingers. Never wipe it down or use some alcohol to it. If you did, just rub your finger briskly to the touchpad in a column-by-column way to make it smooth again.

Ummm, actually, you're giving incorrect information. Here's a direct quote from the Synaptics website: "If your TouchPad is dirty, use a small amount of ammonia-based window cleaner on a clean cloth and gently wipe the surface of the TouchPad to remove any dirt or grime. Having a clean TouchPad surface usually eliminates erratic pointer movement." http://www.synaptics.com/support/consumer-tips#p9

[abaddon4180]

All I know is that, for me, I had to leave in greasy for it to work well.

[sercczionelabus]

Ummm, actually, you're giving incorrect information. Here's a direct quote from the Synaptics website: "If your TouchPad is dirty, use a small amount of ammonia-based window cleaner on a clean cloth and gently wipe the surface of the TouchPad to remove any dirt or grime. Having a clean TouchPad surface usually eliminates erratic pointer movement." http://www.synaptics.com/support/consumer-tips#p9

Is that so? Well let me ask you, does that point to the SPECIFIC touchpad were discussing here? or perhaps it points out GENERAL touchpad? Have you ever had experiences with this kind of touchpads? If not, go to a store and look for the older models of HP dv4, dv5, dv6, dv7, dv8 and tell me how you find it after cleaning it.

[Asriel]

Ummm, actually, you're giving incorrect information. Here's a direct quote from the Synaptics website: "If your TouchPad is dirty, use a small amount of ammonia-based window cleaner on a clean cloth and gently wipe the surface of the TouchPad to remove any dirt or grime. Having a clean TouchPad surface usually eliminates erratic pointer movement." http://www.synaptics.com/support/consumer-tips#p9

He didn't say he had erratic pointer movement, but rather a sticky, friction-riddled trackpad.

[tybert7]

I am currently using a dm3 with the miror trackpad, not the best. So here is what you should do.



Step 1 - Head to rite aid and pick up a vat of Vaseline.

Step 2 - Profit




Step Serious - It does perform better and glide better when it is more oiled. It sounds like you skin is as dry as a desert reptile or something for you to have such a hard time. So just compensate and get some oily something on there, just a bit, not trying to short anything.

[TheUnreadEmail]

One of the things I hate about my DM3 and DV6 is the sticky trackpad gahh..

Although, if you use those adhesive clear stickers, it isn't much a problem.