Oy! Get away from my window!
Well, I thought it might be a loose connection, but a couple of screws on the bottom are "threaded" by the previous owner, so I can't get inside to take a look.
I don't think this is the case, however, as it will work for a couple of seconds after starting X - but as soon as you "leave the touchpad alone" for a few seconds - it refuses to work anymore.
It is stupid because it worked for months previously. Aaaaaaaarghhhhh!!
I think I'm just gonna have to get use to using the USB mouse.
Bad luck RTM!!
Cheers
ZB