AmyTaylor35
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Q: My trackpad is faulty- it clicks on things I didn't even click on and acts as though I double clicked it (ie. highlighting text). Help!

I need help. Do I get it repaired or is there is any way I can fix it myself?

MacBook Air, OS X Mavericks (10.9.2)

Posted on Apr 11, 2014 9:09 PM

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  • by dominic23,Helpful

    dominic23 dominic23 Apr 12, 2014 6:05 AM in response to AmyTaylor35
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    Apr 12, 2014 6:05 AM in response to AmyTaylor35

    Jumpy Trackpad

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1449

     

    Go step by step and test.

     

    1. Restart

     

    2. Clean the trackpad with moist not wet microfiber cloth.

     

     

           System Preferences > Trackpad > Point & Click

       Try turning off three finger dragging and then turning it on after  testing.

     

     

       Is there any Bluetooth device nearby with failing batteries?

     

    3. Reset PRAM: http://support.apple.com/kb/ph14222

     

     

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

     

       Choose the method for:

       "Resetting SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own".

     

                       
         If this continues, you may have to take the computer to the Apple store to have it checked out.

     

     

    Best.