I've been searchin for a solution as well. What happened is the kernel got updated (version 3. now) which breaks the drivers. The new touchscreen drivers can be downloaded that were made specifically for 3. kernels but its a different configuration then before.

  1. Dell Inspiron 15r Touch Screen Not Working

For example I've gotten the touchscreen working again but I can't configure the touch points. If I touch the top of the screen it clicks the bottom and vice versa. I think a custom kernel has to be compiled and the drivers need to be configured properly. (bangs head on desk). I hope a solution is found soon. Untill then I contin– user38082 Dec 15 '11 at 21:22. Hardware issue!The problem is that the magnets both in the corners of the screen as well as the back bottom of the laptop when folded into tablet mode affect the capacitative screen.The solution:.Carefully pry open the screen back, no screws, just plastic catches.Put two M2x20 screws on the outside edge of the magnets, the magnets will hold them there.

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This distorts the nearby magnetic field away from the screen.Your touchscreen should now become one hundred percent reliable except when folded into tablet mode. To fix that, unscrew all the screws on the bottom of the laptop, then carefully pry open the case (similarly, all plastic catches). There should be magnets both facing up (the keyboard side of the case) and down (towards the laptop base, and towards the screen when in tablet mode.) Remove the magnets facing toward the screen side entirely. Adding M2 screws here may also work but I have not tried that.You should now have a fully functioning, 100% operational touchscreen in all folding orientations.

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Hi DreamerzIt happened after an update by Microsoft. Maybe a driver was affected by it. I'm not sure if the diagnostic had something to do with the return of touch screen function. However, after an hour or so the touch screen was again disabled and to my surprise when I switched on my laptop this morning it was back to normal.

Dell Inspiron 15r Touch Screen Not Working

I wonder what's causing this. Also, the webcam cannot be detected by Skype last night, but just like the touch screen it is working this morning.Thanks for your reply. Have a nice day.