[Dell Inspiron 5547] Cursor jumps to trash or last icon on launch bar

[Phil]

When typing, frequently the cursor will jump to the last application icon in the launch bar. This is happening even though the touch pad is not touched. Also mouse settings have "disable touchpad when typing" enabled.

sudo xinput
[sudo] password for pme991:
⎡ Virtual core pointer id=2 [master pointer (3)]
⎜ ↳ Virtual core XTEST pointer id=4 [slave pointer (2)]
⎜ ↳ DLL063E:00 06CB:2934 id=11 [slave pointer (2)]
⎜ ↳ SynPS/2 Synaptics TouchPad id=13 [slave pointer (2)]
⎣ Virtual core keyboard id=3 [master keyboard (2)]
    ↳ Virtual core XTEST keyboard id=5 [slave keyboard (3)]
    ↳ Power Button id=6 [slave keyboard (3)]
    ↳ Video Bus id=7 [slave keyboard (3)]
    ↳ Power Button id=8 [slave keyboard (3)]
    ↳ Sleep Button id=9 [slave keyboard (3)]
    ↳ Integrated_Webcam_HD id=10 [slave keyboard (3)]
    ↳ AT Translated Set 2 keyboard id=12 [slave keyboard (3)]
    ↳ Dell WMI hotkeys id=14 [slave keyboard (3)]

lsb_release -rd
Description: Ubuntu 14.04.1 LTS
Release: 14.04

I appreciate any guidance or assistance.

ProblemType: Bug
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 14.04
Package: linux-image-3.13.0-36-generic 3.13.0-36.63
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.13.0-36.63-generic 3.13.11.6
Uname: Linux 3.13.0-36-generic x86_64
ApportVersion: 2.14.1-0ubuntu3.4
Architecture: amd64
AudioDevicesInUse:
 USER PID ACCESS COMMAND
 /dev/snd/controlC0: pme991 1862 F.... pulseaudio
 /dev/snd/controlC1: pme991 1862 F.... pulseaudio
CurrentDesktop: Unity
Date: Mon Sep 29 16:53:08 2014
HibernationDevice: RESUME=UUID=f38517c4-e36a-4946-9bea-30c050152453
InstallationDate: Installed on 2014-09-16 (13 days ago)
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 14.04.1 LTS "Trusty Tahr" - Release amd64 (20140722.2)
MachineType: Dell Inc. Inspiron 5547
ProcFB: 0 inteldrmfb
ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-3.13.0-36-generic.efi.signed root=UUID=af854011-dbd6-4233-843b-7a8178702c5b ro quiet splash vt.handoff=7
RelatedPackageVersions:
 linux-restricted-modules-3.13.0-36-generic N/A
 linux-backports-modules-3.13.0-36-generic N/A
 linux-firmware 1.127.7
SourcePackage: linux
StagingDrivers: rts5139
UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)
dmi.bios.date: 05/09/2014
dmi.bios.vendor: Dell Inc.
dmi.bios.version: A04
dmi.board.name: 0598GM
dmi.board.vendor: Dell Inc.
dmi.board.version: A00
dmi.chassis.type: 8
dmi.chassis.vendor: Dell Inc.
dmi.chassis.version: A04
dmi.modalias: dmi:bvnDellInc.:bvrA04:bd05/09/2014:svnDellInc.:pnInspiron5547:pvrA04:rvnDellInc.:rn0598GM:rvrA00:cvnDellInc.:ct8:cvrA04:
dmi.product.name: Inspiron 5547
dmi.product.version: A04
dmi.sys.vendor: Dell Inc.

[Brad Figg (brad-figg)]

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[Joseph Salisbury (jsalisbury)]

Would it be possible for you to test the latest upstream kernel? Refer to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/KernelMainlineBuilds . Please test the latest v3.17 kernel[0].

If this bug is fixed in the mainline kernel, please add the following tag 'kernel-fixed-upstream'.

If the mainline kernel does not fix this bug, please add the tag: 'kernel-bug-exists-upstream'.

If you are unable to test the mainline kernel, for example it will not boot, please add the tag: 'kernel-unable-to-test-upstream'.
Once testing of the upstream kernel is complete, please mark this bug as "Confirmed".

Thanks in advance.

[0] http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.17-rc7-utopic/

[Phil (pme991)]

Chris,

This issue is still occurring with upstream kernel.

linux-headers-3.17.0-031700_3.17.0-031700.201410060605_all.deb
linux-headers-3.17.0-031700-generic_3.17.0-031700.201410060605_amd64.deb
linux-image-3.17.0-031700-generic_3.17.0-031700.201410060605_amd64.deb

Thanks,

Phil

On 10/02/2014 04:12 AM, Christopher M. Penalver wrote:
> ** Tags added: latest-bios-a04
>

[Phil (pme991)]

Chris,

I do not know if this occurred with a prior release (<14.04). I just
purchased Dell Inspirion 5547 and loaded Ubuntu 14.04 LTS on it. I
never loaded an earlier version of Ubuntu on it.

Thanks,

Phil

On 10/07/2014 09:12 PM, Christopher M. Penalver wrote:
> Phil, did this problem not occur in a release prior to 14.04?
>

[penalvch (penalvch)]

Phil, the issue you are reporting is an upstream one. Could you please report this problem through the appropriate channel by following the instructions _verbatim_ at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Bugs/Upstream/kernel ?

Please provide a direct URL to your e-mail to the mailing list once you have made it so that it may be tracked.

Thank you for your understanding.

[Phil (pme991)]

Chris,

I have collected all information as per requested kernel format. My one
problem is I do not know who to send information too? I looked through
the complete maintainer list and did not know who to send information I
collected too. Would you have a suggestion?

Thanks,

Phil M.
On 10/08/2014 04:46 PM, Christopher M. Penalver wrote:
> Phil, the issue you are reporting is an upstream one. Could you please
> report this problem through the appropriate channel by following the
> instructions _verbatim_ at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Bugs/Upstream/kernel
> ?
>
> Please provide a direct URL to your e-mail to the mailing list once you
> have made it so that it may be tracked.
>
> Thank you for your understanding.
>
> ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu)
> Status: Incomplete => Triaged
>

[penalvch (penalvch)]

Phil, it would be best to start with linux-input.

[w2vy (tom-moulton)]

I also have this issue on my Inspiron 3543

[penalvch (penalvch)]

w2vy, it will help immensely if you filed a new report with the Ubuntu repository kernel (not mainline/upstream) via a terminal:
ubuntu-bug linux

Please feel free to subscribe me to it.

For more on why this is helpful, please see https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ReportingBugs.