How do I fix cursor jumping and screen flipping on MacBook Air after dropping it?

Fell from bed to tile floor with closed case; slightly smashed trackside corners of case's top & base; Cursor frequently hops wildly on Pages & Gmail; deleted Pages documents return from trash; screen flips to other sites; other Gmail issues

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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.3

Posted on Apr 14, 2025 9:28 AM

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John Galt

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Apr 14, 2025 11:11 AM in response to Gringita

Contact Apple, here: Official Apple Support

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