Touch pad doesn't click on the proper spot?

Hi there!

To begin, take a look at If the pointer doesn’t move when using the trackpad with Mac - Apple Support.

Also, if you have an Intel Mac, reset the SMC and NVRAM.

• Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support
• Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

If the issue continues, start up your Mac in safe mode and test. Safe mode can help you to determine whether an issue is caused by software that loads as your Mac starts up.

If safe mode doesn't help, your Mac might need service. You can get started here: Mac Repair & Service - Apple Support.

If you have any questions, please let us know!

-Jack

It's possible that the booting into safemode could be considered equivalent (in a basic way) as and SMC or NVRAM reset.

Also, Have you tried adjusting the trackpad settings? Checking Tracking Speed, Click sensitivity, and Force Click settings. Try changing the settings to see if it improves when and where on the trackpad it will respond to taps.

To boot into safemode:

Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support

itsmar wrote:

Thanks for the info. I have a MacBook Pro (2020) with an M1 chip. If you reading everything properly I reset the SMC but reset NVRAM is required for my device. While reset for SMC helped for awhile, it goes back to acting weird after a lot of use. I also will use an actual wireless mouse but have the same problem after extended use. I use my MacBook Pro to digitize images for embroidery designs, some which will take several hours to complete. Additionally, I always had difficulty using the touch pad for minor things like right clicking. It very frustrating to me.

FYI and Technically ALL Apple M1 / M2 Silicon computers DO NOT have a System Management Controller (SMC ) on this devices

What has been reported as an Equal to an SMC Rest on Apple Silicon Computers it to shutdown the computer, disconnect from Charger and then pause maybe 10 seconds.

The restart to computer

So we are not quit sure what exactly the user thinks they have performed but SMC Reset - not that is for sure

Does it react the same in all applications, or just a few? Does the cursor move smoothly or does it appear to jerk around when this happens?

Do you use any other input devices that use special software to make them work, like Logitech or Wacom ?