Is it just the cap that's the problem? If it is, buy new ones off lenovo: http://shop.lenovo.com/us/itemdetails/73P2698/460/46F05D50885846638F1DA21700... That's the US site, but just punch in 'trackpoint cap' and you'll find it. On 7 August 2012 23:16, Andrew Voumard <andrewv@melbpc.org.au> wrote:

Hi,

I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask, but I wanted to know if anyone had any good experiences with laptop repairers in Melbourne, and specifically, I need to get the trackpoint mouse pointer replaced on a Lenovo/IBM W51- ThinkPad.

Thanks Andrew

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Andrew Voumard wrote:

I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask, but I wanted to know if anyone had any good experiences with laptop repairers in

NFI. I buy cheap netbooks so when one dies I just throw it away :P

Melbourne, and specifically, I need to get the trackpoint mouse pointer replaced on a Lenovo/IBM W51- ThinkPad.

Presumably it's out of warranty? Even if it is, it occurs to me that if you ring lenovo they might tell you who does their in-warranty repairs, and presumably they'll do at least a tolerable job.

Hi Andrew,

I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask, but I wanted to know if anyone had any good experiences with laptop repairers in Melbourne, and specifically, I need to get the trackpoint mouse pointer replaced on a Lenovo/IBM W51- ThinkPad.

The hardware maintenance manual for that model is here: http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/detail.page?LegacyDocID=MIGR-74250 It will give you the correct part number to order as well as the instructions for swapping it. One of the main reasons I stick with ThinkPads - these manuals are excellent. Cheers, -- Trish Fraser VVMZ4 91L2V -35.67896, 142.66637 GNU/Linux 1997-2012 #283226 linuxcounter.net