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		trentnix on Oct 17, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Intel Core I7 1165G7 “Tiger Lake” Linux Performanc... That trackpad issue sounds like a swollen battery.

UncleOxidant on Oct 17, 2020 | [–]

Yep. Had this problem on my 2013 XPS 13 last year. Replace the battery before it gets worse. It's pretty easy to do yourself.

hackerfromthefu on Oct 18, 2020 | | [–]

Yup, it's a well known issue with the XPS line. It's also dangerous as they can start fires..

sippingjippers on Oct 17, 2020 | [–]

I'm an idiot, this hadn't even occurred to me. Thanks

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