In this article, we'll show you the options that you can do to Fix when Trackpad Not Working on MacBook in very simple steps. Is your MacBook Pro trackpad not...
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Last updated on March 18, 2023
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In this article, we’ll show you the options that you can do to Fix when Trackpad Not Working on MacBook in very simple steps.
Is your MacBook Pro trackpad not working? We’ve covered a few different troubleshooting methods. Follow the below simple guide to get rid of the problem you are facing with your MacBook.
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Make sure your device’s batteries aren’t low. If you’re using Magic Trackpad 2 or Magic Mouse 2, make sure its rechargeable battery is fully charged.
Be sure only one part of your finger is touching the touch surface and that you’re not resting your wrist on or very close to the surface. The touch surface might interpret this as your finger touching it and move the pointer in that direction.
Moisture collecting on the touch surface can also cause this issue. Wiping off the surface of the trackpad or mouse with a cloth or tissue usually fixes this.
If the issue goes away when you put a piece of paper between your finger and the touch surface, consider purchasing a Teflon applique to fit over the surface to prevent moisture from having direct contact with the touch surface. Before you install the Teflon applique, make sure the touch surface is clean and dry.
Note that oil or lotion can also cause the same issue. You can clean your device’s touch surface with a lint-free cloth lightly moistened with water.
This sounds obvious, but it’s amazing how many people aren’t running the latest version of the operating system, firmware, and drivers.
To access the double-click settings:
If the issue continues while in safe mode, or your Mac restarts several times and then shuts down while starting up in safe mode, you should reinstall macOS and make sure that your Apple software and third-party apps are up to date.
Turn on your Mac and immediately press and hold one of the following combinations on your keyboard.
When you see the utilities window, you have started up from macOS Recovery.
You probably don’t need to erase, unless you’re selling, trading in, or giving away your Mac, or you have an issue that requires you to erase. If you need to erase before installing macOS, select Disk Utility from the Utilities window, then click Continue.
When you’re ready to reinstall macOS, choose Reinstall macOS from the Utilities window. Then click Continue and follow the onscreen instructions. You will be asked to choose a disk on which to install.
Disclaimer
If none of the above steps work then Apple Support would be more reliable. So, if you don’t mind spending a few extra dollars in favor of a trusted solution, contact Apple for help.
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