On Sun, 03 Mar 2019 19:34:14 +0800 ksqsf <i...@ksqsf.moe> wrote: >Hi all, > >Recently, I upgraded to Debian Buster (since it's going to release >soon), and generally it's an enjoyable experience. However, from time >to time, my laptop's keyboard and touchpad won't work after waking up >from suspension (open the lip). It's embarassing that I can't do any >work in front of others. > >I've tried xinput to enable and disable input devices, but no luck. >Next, I tried `cat /dev/input/eventX`, `cat /dev/input/mouseX`, and >there is output when I tap the touchpad, or press some keys, which >implies that the drivers are working correctly. > >I have absolutely zero experience in debugging such a problem, so I >have to turn to the mailing list for help. Could someone please suggest >me a direction for finding the root cause and a fix? Thank you! > >Laptop: Dell Inspiron 7368 >Desktop: GNOME 3.30 > >Regards > > >
I have found the screen won't wake after sleeping, which makes it appear the keyboard and mouse are not working. Switching to a virtual console and back makes it all work again. I simply hit Ctl+Alt+F4, wait a second, and hit Alt+F7. -- Charlie Kravetz Linux Registered User Number 425914 [http://linuxcounter.net/user/425914.html] Never let anyone steal your DREAM. [http://keepingdreams.com]
