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Freezing trackpad issue

I'm trying to fix a 2019 Macbook Pro that has been having a trackpad issue. The trackpad will freeze upon waking/opening the lid and there is no way to fix it other than waiting it out. I booted the Macbook into safe mode and it seems to have fixed it for the most part. There is some jerkiness when scrolling but it's not freezing. Where do I go from here? What could be causing the issue? Thank you.

MacBook Pro (2017 – 2020)

Posted on May 31, 2023 9:25 AM

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Posted on May 31, 2023 4:29 PM

Infamous XC wrote:

I'm trying to fix a 2019 Macbook Pro that has been having a trackpad issue. The trackpad will freeze upon waking/opening the lid and there is no way to fix it other than waiting it out. I booted the Macbook into safe mode and it seems to have fixed it for the most part. There is some jerkiness when scrolling but it's not freezing. Where do I go from here? What could be causing the issue? Thank you.



I would first Verify your software is up to date...

The current stable release of Ventura including bug fixes, security updates is macOS Ventura 13.4

Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support

Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support




If no insight or resolve, on an Intel Mac—


Try resetting NVRAM/PRAM Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

(get at least two-three rounds of the chimes when holding the NVRAM Reset)


Try resetting the SMC Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support see the details.






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May 31, 2023 4:29 PM in response to Infamous XC

Infamous XC wrote:

I'm trying to fix a 2019 Macbook Pro that has been having a trackpad issue. The trackpad will freeze upon waking/opening the lid and there is no way to fix it other than waiting it out. I booted the Macbook into safe mode and it seems to have fixed it for the most part. There is some jerkiness when scrolling but it's not freezing. Where do I go from here? What could be causing the issue? Thank you.



I would first Verify your software is up to date...

The current stable release of Ventura including bug fixes, security updates is macOS Ventura 13.4

Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support

Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support




If no insight or resolve, on an Intel Mac—


Try resetting NVRAM/PRAM Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

(get at least two-three rounds of the chimes when holding the NVRAM Reset)


Try resetting the SMC Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support see the details.






Freezing trackpad issue

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