Comment 54 for bug 787738

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In , brmaleo (brmaleo-linux-kernel-bugs) wrote :

Having similar issue as https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=33292#c34:

It's a T560. The TrackPoint is detected as "PS/2 Generic Mouse". BIOS Enable/Disable have no effect on the TrackPoint.

I am able to use it for 10-20 seconds, then it makes random movements and clicks, and then freezes. After that cursor can still be moved by touchpad, but not the trackpoint.

Tested with:
- Mint Cinnamon, X11, kernel 6.4rc1
- Fedora 38, Wayland, kernel 6.2

In Windows the same TrackPoint seems to be OK, at least on my USB-bootable Windows.

It is important to clarify that this is a replacement keyboard purchased from Aliexpress. The original keyboard had no such problems.

If even BIOS cannot disable this "TrackPoint", maybe the problem is not actually about the original trackpoints, but some non-genuine devices sold as replacements.