If Touchpad Not Working On Macbook

If Touchpad Not Working On Macbook
  • Sep 5th, 2023
  • Divya Sachdeva
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Are you also worried about your MacBook touchpad? Is it also not functioning properly then read this blog carefully to resolve this problem.

In this blog post, we will give you information about what to do when the touchpad of a MacBook doesn't work? Or how to fix it.

What is MacBook?

But before starting the methods to fix it do you know what is MacBook? So, MacBook is in the series of Macintosh notebooks computers or laptops that were and is designed by Apple Inc. The Macintosh or MacBook is much more popular today as it is available in iMac, the MacBook Pro, the MacBook Air, the Mac mini, and the Mac Pro in the market. Mac transition starts the many brands like Powerbook, and iBook in 2005. MacBook Pro was launched in 2006 by Apple's macOS operating system.

Now mainly there are two line up in series the of Macbooks by Apple-:

MacBook Pro

MacBook Air

Methods Should Be Followed In The Case Of The Macbook Touchpad Is Not Working Properly

These are some methods listed below through which you can easily fix the touchpad of the MacBook if it isn't working properly -:

1. Update the version of Mac OS or OS X

If you are facing the problem of the touchpad hanging then update the version of the MacBook.

• The first method is to update the versions of macOS or OS X if your MacBook touchpad is not working.

To update this follow the steps which are mentioned below -:

1. Open your MacBook.

2. Refresh it.

3. Click on the apple icon at the top left corner of the Mac menu bar.

4. Click to open the option of  System Preferences.

5. Now in the system preferences window select the option “Software Update” and click on it.

6. Now you can download the updated version of macOS or OS X.

7. Now you can check the updated version of the MacBook touchpad is working or not.

2. Disable force Click

• The second method to fix the touchpad of the MacBook is to disable force click.

1.  Open your MacBook.

2. Refresh it.

3. Click on the apple icon at the top left corner of the Mac menu bar.

4. Select the option of  “System Preferences” to open it.

5. Select the option “Trackpad” and click it.

6. Click on the option “Point & Click”, and select the option “Force Click and haptic feedback” under it.

7. After opening the" Force Click and haptic feedback option " turn off or disable the switch of force click.

3. Reset NVRAM or PRAM or reboot the MacBook

Sometimes small glitches occur in the MacBook and the touchpad starts hanging in this case reset  NVRAM or PRAM by rebooting MacBook.

1. Shut down your MacBook completely

2. Wait for approximately 30-60 seconds

3. Turn on your MacBook.

4. When the MacBook screen starts up, immediately press and hold the command, P, and R keys

6. Hold down the key for 20 seconds, or until you hear a beep or startup sound

7. Release the keys gently.

8. Let your MacBook boot up normally.

This is how you can reset  NVRAM or PRAM or boot up the Macbook to fix the touchpad.

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4. Run the apple diagnostic

• The fourth method is to run the apple diagnostic

1. All external devices should be removed from your MacBook except the power supply. (in the case of low battery)

2. Turn on or power up your MacBook and press and hold down the D key.

3. Start the process of Apple diagnostic.

4. Allow the apple diagnostics system to complete its checking.

5. These Apple diagnostics help the MacBook to clean up the issue.

6. After synchronizing check the touchpad.

5. Reset the touchpad

to reset the touchpad follow these steps-:

1. Open your MacBook.

2. Refresh it.

3. Click on the apple icon at the top left corner of the Mac menu bar.

4. Select the option Go to Folder and click on it.

5. Type /Library/Preferences/ in the search bar and then hit enter.

6. Look for files named the following-:                                                  

com. apple.AppleMultitouchTrackpad.list and

com.apple.preference.track.list and

delete them if they are present

7. Once the files have been deleted, restart your MacBook after shutting it off.

8. Now check the touchpad.

Also Read: Best Service Provider For Apple MacBook repair Delhi

Also Read: Apple Service Center Noida Toll-Free Number: 800-100-9009

Conclusion :

This blog concludes with the methods through which you can make your touchpad work.

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