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track pad does not click anymore

my trackpad stopped clicking and I cannot use it anymore. how can I fix it or is it a mechanical issue. it stopped working from one day to the other.

MacBook Pro

Posted on Oct 15, 2019 12:40 PM

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Posted on Oct 15, 2019 1:06 PM

Did you try adjusting user preferences...

>System Preferences>Trackpad to make modifications/see Gestures /demos & actions


How to use the Force Touch trackpad - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204352



Change Trackpad preferences on Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/change-trackpad-preferences-mchlp1226/mac


Use Multi-Touch gestures on your Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204895



Use trackpad and mouse gestures on Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-trackpad-and-mouse-gestures-mh35869/mac



Beyond that, look for signs of a swollen battery—which can adversely effect the trackpad.


If you have a hardware issue take it in—In or out of warranty you can get a free over the counter 'Apple Service Diagnostics' test /assessment


Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"—

https://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/


Outside the USA

https://locate.apple.com/country


From iOS device using the app online Genius Bar appointment:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apple-support/id1130498044?mt=8

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Oct 15, 2019 1:06 PM in response to donutfriend2020

Did you try adjusting user preferences...

>System Preferences>Trackpad to make modifications/see Gestures /demos & actions


How to use the Force Touch trackpad - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204352



Change Trackpad preferences on Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/change-trackpad-preferences-mchlp1226/mac


Use Multi-Touch gestures on your Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204895



Use trackpad and mouse gestures on Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-trackpad-and-mouse-gestures-mh35869/mac



Beyond that, look for signs of a swollen battery—which can adversely effect the trackpad.


If you have a hardware issue take it in—In or out of warranty you can get a free over the counter 'Apple Service Diagnostics' test /assessment


Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"—

https://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/


Outside the USA

https://locate.apple.com/country


From iOS device using the app online Genius Bar appointment:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apple-support/id1130498044?mt=8

track pad does not click anymore

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