How can I fix my trackpad? It was clicking and working fine in the morning, but when to use it a few hours later the clicking disappeared. And as of right now, there is a very quiet clicking sound. How do I fix this?
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.6
k___K Said:
"Trackpad isn't clicking: How can I fix my trackpad? It was clicking and working fine in the morning, but when to use it a few hours later the clicking disappeared. And as of right now, there is a very quiet clicking sound. How do I fix this?"
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IF the Trackpad/Mouse is not Working:
Uninstall Security Software:
Any Security Software installed? If so, uninstall it. Use the uninstaller to do so. Contact the developer for the correct method of removal. Its privacy settings are probably disallowing it to be accessed.
(Intel-Based Macs Only): Sometimes when changes are made to the system(i.e. updates), system configurations (i.e. for the touchpad) become manipulated, technically. So, reset the SMC and NVRAM.
Try Safe Mode:
[Hold Down command key + R key] simultaneously upon boot. In Safe Mode, corrupted system setting files (caches), are intentionally fixed.
Danil_768 Said:
"Isn't a safe mode is:recovery mode"
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Good catch!
Edit:
Boot in Safe Mode:
In Safe Mode, Login Items do not run at login, certain preferences are set aside, and damaged system files are then reset. So, once booted in to Safe Mode, wait 30 seconds, and then boot up normally, attempting another update install. For instructions, go here: How to Use Safe Mode on your Mac - Apple Support
Isn't a safe mode is:recovery mode
Trackpad isn't clicking
