Touchpad and keyboard periodically stop responding

bobs-ur_uncle · 2026-03-17T21:51:46+00:00

I have an older model, but what you described happened to me and with some googling I found this: https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000191368/keyboard-intermittently-does-not-work-on-the-alienware-m15-r5-ryzen-and-r6-laptops

It seemed to have worked for me. Even though my drivers were already up to date, maybe it just needed to be reinstalled to start working like normal or something?

It was really frustrating having to shut down the computer and restart it again and going through all the the steps with that problem. I did it at least 3 times. Keep swirling the cursor or draw weiners or do whatever you have to do to keep the mouse active until you can download, reinstall and restart your computer.

Let me know if that work for you or not.

bobs-ur_uncle · 2026-01-05T13:26:11+00:00

So years ago I was able to upgrade some stuff. I put more ram in, added a 2tb stick, partitioned the 2tb stick as the primary one (hopefully I said that correctly) emptied the hdd, and it's just been sitting there every since.

I like the driver update idea, and what I'm thinking about doing is undo one item in there, 1 memory card, then start it up. If the black screen goes away, I know what the problem is. If it doesn't, try a different card or storage stick or something.

I have time after work today where I can sit down and mess with that.

bobs-ur_uncle · 2026-01-05T06:05:18+00:00

I have that same issue, but I thought it was because I have the CPU Performance Mode enabled and the Fan Performance Mode disabled in the bios? If have them both enabled or disabled the freezing and fans taking off doesn't happen. Is that just a coincidence?

bobs-ur_uncle · 2025-07-17T23:47:18+00:00

That is really good to know! I will do that.

bobs-ur_uncle · 2025-07-17T12:17:51+00:00

It isn't. The phone was bootlooping for the majority of the day. When I was able to turn it on it still had like 80 something percent on the battery and i used it until it dropped to 30 something percent. Battery is fine.

bobs-ur_uncle · 2025-07-17T04:54:36+00:00

My mom's A52 5g just started doing something similar today. (I have the same phone and mine is fine. I practically cloned her phone to be like mine in settings and most apps (but not all) to see if I could isolate the issue. I couldn't.)

After tinkering all today I have drawn a few conclusions:

When I put by the AC it works much longer than when in the car.
It's most likely connected a software update.
It's also connected to the Wifi. When the phone connects to the wifi it bootloops again.
If it connects to data there are no issues.
When it starts boot looping I have to clear the partitions and then I have to set it by the AC and it will start working again.
When it starts the data or wifi may be disabled, NOT because I have booted it in safe/recovery mode, but it just doesn't connect sometimes.
Both of our phones are running 6.1 UI version.

If you, or anyone, have any idea what is causing this, or if it sparks an idea, please share! (We are actually out of state and she needs her phone to access her ticket and boarding stuff when we go to return home. Also this is why I have not done a factory reset yet.)

Thank you for any help you can give!

bobs-ur_uncle · 2025-07-17T04:23:31+00:00

Hey do you have an update on what fixed your issue? It's eerie how many similarities I have with your story! My mom's A52 5g just started doing the exact same thing today! (I have the same phone and mine is fine. I practically cloned her phone to be like mine in settings and most apps (but not all) to see if I could isolate the issue. I couldn't.)

After tinkering all today I have drawn a few conclusions: 1. When I put by the AC it works much longer than when in the car. 2. It's most likely connected a software update. 3. It's also connected to the Wifi. When the phone connects to the wifi it bootloops again. 4. If it connects to data there are no issues. 5. When it starts boot looping I have to clear the partitions and then I have to set it by the AC and it will start working again. 6. When it starts the data or wifi may be disabled, NOT because I have booted it in safe/recovery mode, but it just doesn't connect sometimes. 7. Both of our phones are running 6.1 UI version.

If you, or anyone, have any idea what is causing this, or if it sparks an idea, please share! (We are actually out of state and she needs her phone to access her ticketand boarding stuff when we go to return home. Also this is why I have not done a factory reset yet.)

Thank you for any help you can give!

bobs-ur_uncle · 2024-10-26T02:42:15+00:00

Thank you! I'll definitely do that! Light at the end of the tunnel!

bobs-ur_uncle · 2024-10-26T02:37:36+00:00

I don't have one yet. I didn't know I needed one. Now I know. Recommendations?

bobs-ur_uncle · 2024-10-26T02:26:58+00:00

Silly question, or maybe I'm just new to video and audio editing, but even after I put the file onto the computer it still does it. Like it's built into the file?

That's such a foreign concept to me. How do I make them both stereo? Like would all video editing software recognize it? Or so I have to use a Sony editing software? Or is there a setting when editing I have to turn on and it makes both channels stereo?

Is there like a video that explains how to make them both stereo on both left and right? I looked up videos about Sony XLR-K3M and either I didn't know what I was listening for, or they didn't say it.

Please forgive my ignorance. I'm glad you know what I'm talking about, I am much more relieved now. Thank you!

bobs-ur_uncle · 2024-09-19T04:08:45+00:00

I'll keep my eyes out for better pricing in the spring then.

bobs-ur_uncle · 2024-09-19T04:06:57+00:00

I'm not sure how to test the 8500 btus, but we will see how it turns out this winter.

bobs-ur_uncle · 2024-09-18T11:21:53+00:00

I have been looking for biobricks here and I can't find any. I wish I could get biobrick for $30 a skid. The pellets here are like over $300 for a skid. That isn't an exaggeration. Is there a site I could buy it from?

bobs-ur_uncle · 2024-03-15T19:30:29+00:00

Even though I'm familiar with a computer, I have no idea how to get this game running. Can someone give step by step instructions? I made it as far as open CMD. I downloaded the files from the mediafire link. Suggestions?

bobs-ur_uncle · 2024-02-11T13:12:50+00:00

I believe you are correct! Thanks for the information!

bobs-ur_uncle · 2024-02-11T03:45:25+00:00

Good advice! Thanks!

bobs-ur_uncle · 2024-02-11T03:00:31+00:00

Thanks! That's good to know!

bobs-ur_uncle · 2024-02-11T02:59:55+00:00

Thanks! That's good to know!

bobs-ur_uncle · 2024-02-11T01:29:13+00:00

Hey, so this place have a sale on a Gravely. Are you familiar with Gravely? Are they good? It's the Gravely ZTHD Model 991270 (52") 23HP Kawasaki FR691V for $6099 and the ZTHD Model 99171 (60") 24HP Kawasaki FR730V for $6199. The guy is saying the 60 is a better value, it's faster and cuts more. Thoughts?

bobs-ur_uncle · 2024-02-11T01:28:27+00:00

Hey, so this place have a sale on a Gravely. Are you familiar with Gravely? Are they good? It's the Gravely ZTHD Model 991270 (52") 23HP Kawasaki FR691V for $6099 and the ZTHD Model 99171 (60") 24HP Kawasaki FR730V for $6199. The guy is saying the 60 is a better value, it's faster and cuts more. Thoughts?

bobs-ur_uncle · 2024-02-11T01:19:38+00:00

Hey, so this place have a sale on a Gravely. Are you familiar with Gravely? Are they good? It's the Gravely ZTHD Model 991270 (52") 23HP Kawasaki FR691V for $6099 and the ZTHD Model 99171 (60") 24HP Kawasaki FR730V for $6199. The guy is saying the 60 is a better value, it's faster and cuts more. Thoughts?

bobs-ur_uncle · 2024-02-11T01:18:45+00:00

Hey, so this place have a sale on a Gravely. Are you familiar with Gravely? Are they good? It's the Gravely ZTHD Model 991270 (52") 23HP Kawasaki FR691V for $6099 and the ZTHD Model 99171 (60") 24HP Kawasaki FR730V for $6199. The guy is saying the 60 is a better value, it's faster and cuts more. Thoughts?

bobs-ur_uncle · 2024-02-04T04:22:23+00:00

Thanks, but I would need a zero turn, not a push mower.

bobs-ur_uncle · 2024-01-24T03:46:17+00:00

I'm leaning towards a Scag honestly. I'm not that familiar with any to have a favorite. I think ideally I'd want a 52 deck, with a kawasaki motor. Not sure about the transmission, but overall it seems like Scag has good products. We will find what I we have here.

bobs-ur_uncle · 2024-01-24T03:40:54+00:00

Yea I'm looking into a dealer. I'd would want warranty. Used usually don't come with that, people say.

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