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[Richard Bussone]

Scott Holder wrote:

you could just use an external mouse on a *dock or ABD hack and leave 
the trackpad unconnected/out all together

Thanks, I tried that and am now able to use the computer.

As far as all the comments on the trackball, I am still a little 
confused.   Just to make sure I was clear the trackpad is still intact, 
but it is the thin ribbon like connector that is torn.  I am not sure 
what it is called, but it is thin, red, branches it two and goes to the 
cover of the computer where the trackpad is located.  Is everyone 
saying that I can't get that ribbon without buying a whole new 
trackpad?  Are trackballs more readily available, easier to use, 
cheaper or all three?  In any case what and where is the swap list?

Thanks again for everyones help and interest.  I think it is great to 
be able to learn about this computer.  So far every step I take is a 
positive one even if it seems like one backward at the time.

Rich