Trackpad issues

I returned my new MBP 15" yesterday because of sleep/wake problems and the same trackpad issues. They didn't even blink at the Apple Store and refunded my money including the restocking fee. Apparently mine was the 4th MBP returned yesterday for the same problem and they were aware of the trackpad issue and were able to recreate it right there at the Genius Bar.

Hope they get this ironed out soon, for now I'm back to my early 2008 MBP.

I have exactly this problem. Only the g-4 trackpad issue seems to have resulted. Can't do 2 finger scroll, etc.

I'm wondering if I did a clean install of my new OSX disk it would delete all of my data which came through just fine.

Roger
citrus1@cox.net

I solved the issue today. I had a modified version of Dock.app (different skin) which I copied over after migrating that broke the gestures. Replacing it with the original fixed things-- I'm going to replace the skin by being a little more specific of which files in that package I copy over this time.

Having the same issues guys. I need to press at least 5 or 6 times to click somthing bec it doesn't do it in the first one. When in Safari the text gets smaller and bigger while I browse the internet. And the mouse cursor is all over the place while I ret my hand on the side as always with the older model of mbp. This is strange and I'm waiting apple to release an update fix for this.

Did we all use the migration wizard to move from another computer/system?

I use Migration assistant from a PowerBook G4 15".

I'll be doing a fresh system install today and report back.

I migrated from a first-gen MacBook Pro running 10.5.4, and I'm having the same "failed click" problem.

i dunno if i'm alone..
but please tell me if you have the same thing going on:

a. the top of the trackpad does not click at all
b. different sides of the trackpad are elevated higher/lower
c. if i use the tap, and i tap on the left half of the trackpad, it is weird low-quality-manufacturing sounding
d.if i click on the right, it's harder to click on the left

IT'S VERY VERY ANNOYING
IS THIS REASON TO EXCHANGE?

a) it's hinged on the top, so this is expected

I am in the process of DOAing mine due to the deadspots in the track pad.

I am also having these problems.

I'm thinking the same thing. I used the migration assistant. And I think everyone in this msg did too. Could that be the issue?

I leave my thumb in the very same position, down towards the bottom where the previous button was located, and do not experience problems with missed clicks or unexpected scrolling. Unfortunately I do not have any suggestions, because prior to your post I believed the Trackpad on the new MacBooks to "just work." Hope my experience helps.

I don't know what do say here....

I had the problem on my 1st new Macbook Pro but now I don't have the issue...

I am not sure if it is just the new machine or it was the new software update I downloaded...it was not available until today....I am betting this fixes the issue...b/c I am not having one.

My pointer freezes every few minutes for just a couple of seconds. Trackpad does not respond for a few seconds. I used Migration Assistant from an early 2008 MBP 17".

I am having the issue that others have noted with the trackpad. It only works 60 or 80% of the time to register a click, even though I get a solid sound out of it and try to hit it like I normally would.

For the short term I have set the trackpad to accept a tap as click, but this is only a short-term workaround. I am going to see if Apple comes out with something in the next few days. Otherwise, back it goes.

How annoying that so many are having this problem. Mine is a CTO 2.8/320/7200, so I'm not sure if I can bring it back to an Apple store or if I have to return it over the phone.

I installed Parallels and wasted a Vista and Office activation. If I have to change hardware, I don't know if activation will go smoothly. I should have waited to do that ... ugh.

You are married to that unit. Apple will either fix it at the Apple Store or send it in. If you want your money back or exchanged, it's out of the question. Here is a quote from their return policy:

"Configure-to-order, personalized or other customized products may not be returned for refund or exchange under any circumstances unless such product is Dead on Arrival (see the section below for more detailed information on such Dead on Arrival products)."

Dave M.
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