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asher121 Author

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Macbook Trackpad Click Failing For Literally No Reason

I got a 2008 macbook polycarbonate and the trackpad dont click. not even when i tap it. its great. the actual trackpad does work so im assuming that the connectors not faulty

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Posted on Dec 11, 2020 7:49 AM

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HWTech

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Posted on Dec 13, 2020 9:27 AM

Check the Trackpad System Preferences to make sure that "Tap to Click" is still selected.

Option Boot the laptop by holding down the Option key immediately after the startup chime. See if the Trackpad click works to select the "Macintosh HD" volume to boot from.

Does the Trackpad have some movement when you press it to click? Do you hear a physical clicking sound?

Edit: Do you notice if the palmrest, trackpad, or the Bottom Case are deforming due to the battery swelling? Does the laptop sit flat on the table without any wobble?

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