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Trackpad sticks on my MacBook Pro and if I press Esc top release, it won't select anything. On train with urgent deadline! Help!

Trackpad sticks on my MacBook Pro and if I press Esc top release, it won't select anything. On train with urgent deadline! Help!

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Mar 8, 2022 4:11 AM

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Posted on Mar 8, 2022 9:36 AM

If your trackpad is physically sticking, that's a mechanical fault requiring an Apple Hands-on evaluation.


You can use a mouse, wired or wireless in emergencies although getting one on a train is likely going to be pretty hard.

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Trackpad sticks on my MacBook Pro and if I press Esc top release, it won't select anything. On train with urgent deadline! Help!

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