Dell Laptop Track Stick
As becomes obvious from this supporting document it is perfectly fine that the track stick cap can be removed.
Dell laptop track stick. On the mouse properties window go to the device select tab and choose between stick stick and pad or pad only. Select the desired settings and click apply 7. My older inspiron allows use of the trackstick much like the touchpad push to control cursor motion and tap it to click. It should help you understand the uses and settings maybe even instructions on use.
Click ok to save the settings and close the window. The ui is a bit different one the new driver is installed choose pointing devices. Then click on the icon for the point stick. A pointing stick nub or nipple is a small joystick used as a pointing device typically mounted centrally in a computer keyboard like other pointing devices such as mice touchpads or trackballs operating system software translates manipulation of the device into movements of the pointer or cursor on the monitor.
Unlike other pointing devices it reacts to sustained force or strain rather. If you feel the cap comes off too easily replace it. If you don t see this anywhere you may want to try installing the latest driver. The amount of force required to remove the cap will vary depending on the age of the cap and or laptop.