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[Bug 1371786] [NEW] Touchpad doesn't work unless middle-click is constantly pressed (on an Elantech touchpad, in a Fujitsu H730)

 

Public bug reported:

Issue:
Using a fresh install of Ubuntu 14.10, I discovered that the touchpad did not work.

Steps to reproduce:
Install Ubuntu 14.10 on a Fujitsu H730 and attempt to use the touchpad.

Further description:
However, I stumbled across bug #1300427, where there was mention of both a workaround and a fix in a newer kernel.
I have been able to use the workaround -- which is basically limiting the protocol of the psmouse module, such that I remove and load psmouse with proto=exps.

After this, a bit further in time, I accidentally managed to click with the touchpad. It appears that the touchpad strangely enough works quite well as long as I hold down the middle click button. While holding it down, the touchpad seems to work rather well - including multitouch features.
The joy is short, as it registeres no input while depressed.

Things tested:
Due to the comments in bug #1300427 I've tested the mainline kernel version 3.17-rc5-utopic, and the only impact I recall was how the right-click button now also worked while pressing middle-click on the touchpad.


ProblemType: Bug
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 14.04
Package: linux-image-3.13.0-35-generic 3.13.0-35.62
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.13.0-35.62-generic 3.13.11.6
Uname: Linux 3.13.0-35-generic x86_64
NonfreeKernelModules: nvidia
ApportVersion: 2.14.1-0ubuntu3.4
Architecture: amd64
AudioDevicesInUse:
 USER        PID ACCESS COMMAND
 /dev/snd/controlC0:  thor       2091 F.... pulseaudio
 /dev/snd/controlC1:  thor       2091 F.... pulseaudio
CurrentDesktop: Unity
Date: Fri Sep 19 22:27:54 2014
HibernationDevice: RESUME=UUID=a9ec5239-5c4f-474d-8d18-3c1e6883ebd7
InstallationDate: Installed on 2014-09-16 (3 days ago)
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS "Trusty Tahr" - Release amd64 (20140417)
MachineType: FUJITSU CELSIUS H730
ProcFB: 0 inteldrmfb
ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-3.13.0-35-generic root=UUID=6cc36406-9a9c-43d3-bd8f-5de598bcd141 ro quiet splash i8042.nopnp
RelatedPackageVersions:
 linux-restricted-modules-3.13.0-35-generic N/A
 linux-backports-modules-3.13.0-35-generic  N/A
 linux-firmware                             1.127.6
SourcePackage: linux
UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)
dmi.bios.date: 05/01/2014
dmi.bios.vendor: FUJITSU // Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
dmi.bios.version: Version 1.07
dmi.board.name: FJNB274
dmi.board.vendor: FUJITSU
dmi.board.version: H3
dmi.chassis.type: 10
dmi.chassis.vendor: FUJITSU
dmi.chassis.version: CELSIUS H730
dmi.modalias: dmi:bvnFUJITSU//PhoenixTechnologiesLtd.:bvrVersion1.07:bd05/01/2014:svnFUJITSU:pnCELSIUSH730:pvr10601583197:rvnFUJITSU:rnFJNB274:rvrH3:cvnFUJITSU:ct10:cvrCELSIUSH730:
dmi.product.name: CELSIUS H730
dmi.product.version: 10601583197
dmi.sys.vendor: FUJITSU

** Affects: linux (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New


** Tags: amd64 apport-bug trusty

** Summary changed:

- Touchpad only works while middle-clicking (on an Elantech touchpad, in a Fujitsu H730)
+ Touchpad doesn't work unless middle-click is constantly pressed (on an Elantech touchpad, in a Fujitsu H730)

** Description changed:

  Issue:
  Using a fresh install of Ubuntu 14.10, I discovered that the touchpad did not work.
  
  Steps to reproduce:
  Install Ubuntu 14.10 on a Fujitsu H730 and attempt to use the touchpad.
  
  Further description:
- However, I stumbled across bug #1300427, where there was mention of both a workaround and a fix in a newer kernel. 
- I have been able to use the workaround -- which is basically limiting the protocol of the psmouse module, such that I remove and load psmouse with proto=exps. 
+ However, I stumbled across bug #1300427, where there was mention of both a workaround and a fix in a newer kernel.
+ I have been able to use the workaround -- which is basically limiting the protocol of the psmouse module, such that I remove and load psmouse with proto=exps.
  
  After this, a bit further in time, I accidentally managed to click with the touchpad. It appears that the touchpad strangely enough works quite well as long as I hold down the middle click button. While holding it down, the touchpad seems to work rather well - including multitouch features.
  The joy is short, as it registeres no input while depressed.
+ 
+ Things tested:
+ Due to the comments in bug #1300427 I've tested the mainline kernel version 3.17-rc5-utopic, and the only impact I recall was how the right-click button now also worked while pressing middle-click on the touchpad.
+ 
  
  ProblemType: Bug
  DistroRelease: Ubuntu 14.04
  Package: linux-image-3.13.0-35-generic 3.13.0-35.62
  ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.13.0-35.62-generic 3.13.11.6
  Uname: Linux 3.13.0-35-generic x86_64
  NonfreeKernelModules: nvidia
  ApportVersion: 2.14.1-0ubuntu3.4
  Architecture: amd64
  AudioDevicesInUse:
-  USER        PID ACCESS COMMAND
-  /dev/snd/controlC0:  thor       2091 F.... pulseaudio
-  /dev/snd/controlC1:  thor       2091 F.... pulseaudio
+  USER        PID ACCESS COMMAND
+  /dev/snd/controlC0:  thor       2091 F.... pulseaudio
+  /dev/snd/controlC1:  thor       2091 F.... pulseaudio
  CurrentDesktop: Unity
  Date: Fri Sep 19 22:27:54 2014
  HibernationDevice: RESUME=UUID=a9ec5239-5c4f-474d-8d18-3c1e6883ebd7
  InstallationDate: Installed on 2014-09-16 (3 days ago)
  InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS "Trusty Tahr" - Release amd64 (20140417)
  MachineType: FUJITSU CELSIUS H730
  ProcFB: 0 inteldrmfb
  ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-3.13.0-35-generic root=UUID=6cc36406-9a9c-43d3-bd8f-5de598bcd141 ro quiet splash i8042.nopnp
  RelatedPackageVersions:
-  linux-restricted-modules-3.13.0-35-generic N/A
-  linux-backports-modules-3.13.0-35-generic  N/A
-  linux-firmware                             1.127.6
+  linux-restricted-modules-3.13.0-35-generic N/A
+  linux-backports-modules-3.13.0-35-generic  N/A
+  linux-firmware                             1.127.6
  SourcePackage: linux
  UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)
  dmi.bios.date: 05/01/2014
  dmi.bios.vendor: FUJITSU // Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
  dmi.bios.version: Version 1.07
  dmi.board.name: FJNB274
  dmi.board.vendor: FUJITSU
  dmi.board.version: H3
  dmi.chassis.type: 10
  dmi.chassis.vendor: FUJITSU
  dmi.chassis.version: CELSIUS H730
  dmi.modalias: dmi:bvnFUJITSU//PhoenixTechnologiesLtd.:bvrVersion1.07:bd05/01/2014:svnFUJITSU:pnCELSIUSH730:pvr10601583197:rvnFUJITSU:rnFJNB274:rvrH3:cvnFUJITSU:ct10:cvrCELSIUSH730:
  dmi.product.name: CELSIUS H730
  dmi.product.version: 10601583197
  dmi.sys.vendor: FUJITSU

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Title:
  Touchpad doesn't work unless middle-click is constantly pressed (on an
  Elantech touchpad, in a Fujitsu H730)

Status in “linux” package in Ubuntu:
  New

Bug description:
  Issue:
  Using a fresh install of Ubuntu 14.10, I discovered that the touchpad did not work.

  Steps to reproduce:
  Install Ubuntu 14.10 on a Fujitsu H730 and attempt to use the touchpad.

  Further description:
  However, I stumbled across bug #1300427, where there was mention of both a workaround and a fix in a newer kernel.
  I have been able to use the workaround -- which is basically limiting the protocol of the psmouse module, such that I remove and load psmouse with proto=exps.

  After this, a bit further in time, I accidentally managed to click with the touchpad. It appears that the touchpad strangely enough works quite well as long as I hold down the middle click button. While holding it down, the touchpad seems to work rather well - including multitouch features.
  The joy is short, as it registeres no input while depressed.

  Things tested:
  Due to the comments in bug #1300427 I've tested the mainline kernel version 3.17-rc5-utopic, and the only impact I recall was how the right-click button now also worked while pressing middle-click on the touchpad.

  
  ProblemType: Bug
  DistroRelease: Ubuntu 14.04
  Package: linux-image-3.13.0-35-generic 3.13.0-35.62
  ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.13.0-35.62-generic 3.13.11.6
  Uname: Linux 3.13.0-35-generic x86_64
  NonfreeKernelModules: nvidia
  ApportVersion: 2.14.1-0ubuntu3.4
  Architecture: amd64
  AudioDevicesInUse:
   USER        PID ACCESS COMMAND
   /dev/snd/controlC0:  thor       2091 F.... pulseaudio
   /dev/snd/controlC1:  thor       2091 F.... pulseaudio
  CurrentDesktop: Unity
  Date: Fri Sep 19 22:27:54 2014
  HibernationDevice: RESUME=UUID=a9ec5239-5c4f-474d-8d18-3c1e6883ebd7
  InstallationDate: Installed on 2014-09-16 (3 days ago)
  InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS "Trusty Tahr" - Release amd64 (20140417)
  MachineType: FUJITSU CELSIUS H730
  ProcFB: 0 inteldrmfb
  ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-3.13.0-35-generic root=UUID=6cc36406-9a9c-43d3-bd8f-5de598bcd141 ro quiet splash i8042.nopnp
  RelatedPackageVersions:
   linux-restricted-modules-3.13.0-35-generic N/A
   linux-backports-modules-3.13.0-35-generic  N/A
   linux-firmware                             1.127.6
  SourcePackage: linux
  UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)
  dmi.bios.date: 05/01/2014
  dmi.bios.vendor: FUJITSU // Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
  dmi.bios.version: Version 1.07
  dmi.board.name: FJNB274
  dmi.board.vendor: FUJITSU
  dmi.board.version: H3
  dmi.chassis.type: 10
  dmi.chassis.vendor: FUJITSU
  dmi.chassis.version: CELSIUS H730
  dmi.modalias: dmi:bvnFUJITSU//PhoenixTechnologiesLtd.:bvrVersion1.07:bd05/01/2014:svnFUJITSU:pnCELSIUSH730:pvr10601583197:rvnFUJITSU:rnFJNB274:rvrH3:cvnFUJITSU:ct10:cvrCELSIUSH730:
  dmi.product.name: CELSIUS H730
  dmi.product.version: 10601583197
  dmi.sys.vendor: FUJITSU

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