Macbook Trackpad not working properly

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Macbook Trackpad not working properly

Hi,

I just noticed that my Macbook Pro Trackpad isn't working well. Usually it's quite efficient when I drag files around folders with single clicks.

But now, I feel that it's not as smooth as it used to be. I am still able to drag files but I must press the trackpad quite hard each time.

I have also checked the Trackpad settings on System Preference but made no difference to me.

I am facing this issue since cleanly re-installing my Snow Leopard 10.6.7

Please provide some help to solve this issue. Thanks.

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.7), (RAM - 4Gb)

Posted on Jun 14, 2011 9:46 PM

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Ben-one-on-one

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Jun 21, 2011 9:07 AM in response to andy8

Clean you trackpad with a damp cloth, Keep rubbing the trackpad for about two minutes.

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andy8 Author

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Jul 26, 2011 4:29 AM in response to Ben-one-on-one

Hi,

I would like to highlight that my trackpad is giving me issues again.

After cleaning it with dampcloth, it seemed to have worked well for a few weeks and

now its not responsive again.

I could not click and drag files/apps as I usually could.

Anyone has a solution ?

Please help

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Answer 3

Jul 26, 2011 12:30 PM in response to andy8

did you try cleaning it again?

Hope this helps. 🙂

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Aug 5, 2011 9:27 AM in response to Ben-one-on-one

I have a MacBook Pro and my trackpad is not responding properly. It just happend... I try to make the cursor move... it's really hard. I cleaned it just like you said, but it doesn't help. I had to install a remote mouse on my iPhone so I could use my phone as trackpad. I've had apple computers for 15 years now and never had issues with them before. I've never had to take any of my computers to a workshop. I'm really mad, dissapointed... I need my trackpad to work!!!!!! I have work to do!!!!

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aaron260

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Aug 5, 2011 10:28 AM in response to ivonnefromsan juan

Reset SMC http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964

if that doesn't help, create or log into another administrator user account on your MBP. If the issue doesn't happen over there, it's likely preference related. If it does it's likely hardware or operating system related. You can try reinstalling your OS.

First try archive and install, http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1710

if that doesn't resolve it try erase and install http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3910

If it still happens after erase and install you likely have a hardware issue, and your computer will need to be serviced.

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Aug 6, 2011 2:08 PM in response to aaron260

You won't believe why my trackpad wasn't working. I live on a penthouse... it get very windy sometimes and my computer desk is right by the window. Well if it's windy and I leave the windows open my trackpad doesn't work. If I close the windows it starts working again just fine. I tried opening and closing the windows and that's what happened, but only if windy. WEIRD!!!

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laura522

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Sep 24, 2011 3:57 AM in response to andy8

I can't believe I just found this-- I was looking for help because the trackpad on my macbook pro 15" is not working properly-- BUT only when it's in my bedroom, which is quite cold/ chilly drafty from air con system. When the computer is on my desk downstairs, there's no problem.

I wondering if it's the metal casing making the computer too cold to operate?? I wish this computer had a plastic case, it's the one thing I really miss from my old macbook (not pro).

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Answer 8

Sep 26, 2011 5:32 AM in response to andy8

I'm noticing problems with my trackpad registering clicks when it's cold. As soon as the computer warms up after about 5 minutes it's fine. This never happened before in my almost 2 years of owning this thing, so I hope it's not an issue that's going to progress and get worse

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