/reset-trackpoint-fix

Primary LanguageMakefile

reset-trackpoint-fix (thinkpad)

The script addresses a dead trackpoint/trackpad accordingly to wiki page by disconnecting and reconnecting a broken SerIO device on resume.

Installation

make install to install files.

make enable to enable a service files to trigger reset on laptop resume.

make uninstall to disable the service and clean installed files up.

Configuration

  • Uncomment and set a proper value in /etc/reset-trackpoint-fix.conf. Usually it is equal to serio1.

  • Enable systemctl enable /etc/systemd/system/reset-trackpoint-fix.service

Files

aka installation locations:

  • /usr/bin/reset-trackpoint-fix.sh

  • /etc/reset-trackpoint-fix.conf

  • /etc/systemd/system/reset-trackpoint-fix.service