IBM laptops (and some others I'm sure) have that little mouse button thing in the middle of the keypad, it toggles like a joystick

What are those things called? I need to find a replacement one (have a refurb laptop that's missing it) 

12/19/2006 11:17:07 AM

trackpoint

12/19/2006 11:20:45 AM

i always referred to it as the clit pointer.

12/19/2006 11:44:39 AM

I've always called it a nipple.

[Edited on December 19, 2006 at 12:10 PM. Reason : or pencil eraser]

12/19/2006 12:09:59 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pointing_stick

and it is far superior to the track pad imo

12/19/2006 12:12:49 PM

eraserhead mouse

12/19/2006 12:28:29 PM

^^^^ I call them keyboard clits.

12/19/2006 3:27:54 PM

^ yep

12/19/2006 7:48:04 PM

I call them mouse nipples.

12/19/2006 7:50:43 PM

trackpoint


talking about this?



[Edited on December 19, 2006 at 8:39 PM. Reason : .]

12/19/2006 8:38:36 PM

i always thought it was the computer's clitoris

12/19/2006 8:42:49 PM

^^
yep, that's it. anyone know where to get replacements retail? or do i have to order from IBM/Lenovo directly? 

12/19/2006 9:01:34 PM

the clitoris is a myth

12/19/2006 9:01:40 PM

i think you have to get them from lenovo. i recently got a new keyboard for my t42 through the warranty and it came with new trackpoint cover thingies.

oh here you go
http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/catalog.workflow:item.detail?GroupID=38&Code=73P2698
$9.99

12/19/2006 10:11:23 PM

^
awesome, thanks

found out one more problem in the middle of trying to resolve this one... apparently there's a black plastic piece that slides over the trackpoint protrusion on the keyboard (then the nipple goes on that piece). looks like this:



anyone know if these are available in an IBM parts kit or something I can find order off eBay? or do I need to go cannabalize an old ThinkPad somewhere? 

12/20/2006 10:12:17 PM

Go to UNC-CH tech department and ask for one. Theyve been issuing Thinkpads for years and years now, and you can probably get one for free. or ask a UNCCH friend

12/20/2006 10:47:48 PM