How to Fix a Missing Cursor on DELL Precision 5520: Touchpad Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshooting a Missing Cursor on DELL Precision 5520

• 💡 If your cursor has disappeared and the touchpad isn't working on your DELL Precision 5520, this guide provides step-by-step solutions.
• 💻 The video demonstrates how to resolve this issue even without an external mouse, using built-in Windows features.

Enabling the Touchpad via Windows Settings

• ⚙️ Start by tapping the Windows button to open the Start menu, then navigate to 'Settings'.
• 🖱️ Go to 'Bluetooth & devices', scroll down, and select 'Touchpad'.
• ✅ If the touchpad is disabled, you can enable it by switching the toggle.

Advanced Touchpad Fixes in Device Manager

• 🔍 If the settings adjustment doesn't work, open the Start menu again and search for 'Device Manager'.
• 👆 Expand 'Human Interface Devices' and locate the 'HID-compliant touchpad'.
• ⚠️ Right-click on the touchpad, select 'Driver', then 'Disable device', confirm, and then 'Enable device' again.

Reinstalling the Touchpad Driver

• 🚫 If disabling and re-enabling doesn't resolve the issue, uninstall the device from Device Manager.
• 🔄 After uninstalling, the touchpad will disappear from the list. The next step is to restart your PC.

Final Steps and Support

• 🚀 Upon restarting, the touchpad should begin working correctly.
• 🆘 If the problem persists after these steps, the touchpad may be physically broken, and you should contact Dell customer support or a repair center.