Is your MacBook trackpad not working properly, or it became unresponsive? This may happen after an update to the beta version of macOS or after you wake it from sleep. Don’t worry because as long as it is not a hardware issue, there are several easy ways to fix this problem. Let’s take a look.
Update macOS
In November 2020, Apple updated its popular 13-inch MacBook Pro lineup with the first Apple Silicon chip for the Mac, the M1. The base 13-inch MacBook Pro was refreshed with the Arm-based Apple.
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One way to right click on a Mac is to press the Ctrl (or Control) key when you tap the mouse button, or the trackpad. Don’t confuse the Ctrl key with the Alt (or Option) key. The Ctrl key on a Mac.
It is recommended to run the latest version of macOS on your MacBook. If there are Trackpad driver issues, updating it to the most recent version might fix it.
Since the Trackpad is currently not working, you will have to use a wired or wireless mouse for the time being.
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To update your Mac, click on the Apple logo → System Preferences.
Click on Software Update.
Adjust Double Click Speed of Trackpad on MacBook
Click on Apple logo → System Preferences → Accessibility.
Click on Pointer Control from left Sidebar.
Drag the slider for Double-click speed. A good position is the one shown in the image below. For an older person or a newbie who can not double click quickly, you may drag the slider to the extreme left.
Ensure Built-in Trackpad of MacBook is Enabled When using External Trackpad
To ensure that your MacBook’s trackpad works, uncheck the box for ‘Ignore built-in trackpad when mouse or wireless trackpad is present.’
Change The Tracking Speed of Trackpad
In System Preferences, click on Trackpad.
Adjust the slider for Tracking speed.
Turn Off Force Click and Haptic Feedback on Mac
New MacBooks have Force Touch trackpads. If you face issues on these portable Macs, turning off Force Click might work. Mac os x el capitan 10 13. This is not a convenient solution but a hack that has worked for a few people.
In System Preferences click on Trackpad.
Make sure that Point & Click Tab is selected.
Now, Uncheck the box for Force Click and haptic feedback.
Reset NVRAM or PRAM on Mac
Multiple Settings related issues are successfully fixed by an NVRAM or PRAM reset. To keep this short, I am jumping straight to the steps here.
Click on the Apple logo and shut down your MacBook
Turn it ON and immediately press Option (⌥) + Command (⌘) + P + R. Release the keys after around 20 seconds.Note from Apple: On Mac computers that play a startup sound, you can release the keys after the second startup sound. On Mac computers that have the Apple T2 Security Chip, you can release the keys after the Apple logo appears and disappears for the second time.
This should fix the trackpad woes you have on your MacBook.
Reset MacBook’s SMC
We already have a detailed guide on how to reset SMC for MacBooks with removable and non-removable batteries. So if you have a MacBook from 2017 and earlier, please check that link. If you have a MacBook with T2 chip (MacBook Air introduced in 2018 or later, and MacBook Pro introduced in 2018 or later), please follow the below steps.
Click on the Apple logo and shut down your Mac
Press and hold together Control (⌃) on the left side of keyboard + Option (⌥) on the left side of the keyboard + Shift ⇧ on the right side of the keyboard. It is normal if your MacBook turns on
Continue to hold all the three key for 7 seconds and then press and hold the power button too. (If your MacBook had turned on, it would switch off.)
Keep holding all the four keys for the next 7 seconds. Release after this
After about 15-30 seconds, turn on your MacBook by pressing the power button
Try to use the trackpad. The issue most likely may be successfully fixed.
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Delete .plist Files in macOS
macOS makes property list files for several things like Bluetooth, Keyboard, Trackpad, etc. To address MacBook’s trackpad issues, let us delete the existing .plist files. Do not worry, after a restart, your MacBook will automatically make fresh versions these files.
From Finder press together Command (⌘) + Shift ⇧ + G. In the address bar type or copy and paste this folder address: /Library/Preferences and click on Go.
Delete the following property list files. If needed, increase your Finder window size or use search from top right to easily find these
com.apple.driver.AppleHIDMouse.plist (Wired USB mouse)
Other Possible Fixes
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Uninstall New App: Was the trackpad working fine, and is misbehaving after you recently downloaded a new application? If yes, uninstall the app and see if it fixes the trackpad issues
Use Safe Mode on Mac:Here is how to do this
Check the Power Adapter: If you have recently started using a third-party MacBook charger, it may be causing problems. The power output may be different. So, try to borrow a friend’s original Apple Adapter or use your own if you have
Clean the Trackpad: Use a soft dry (or cautiously, very slightly damped) cloth to clean the trackpad
Use Apple Diagnostics to Identify the MacBook Problem: Here is our easy guide to do so
Disconnect all Wired and Wireless Peripherals: Sometimes, disconnecting all wired and Bluetooth devices like Mouse, Trackpad, Digital pads may help
Factory Reset Your Mac and Set it Up as New: Step by step learn how to do this here
Contact Apple Support: If nothing helps, it is time to talk to Apple or pay an in-store visit
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I hope one of the solutions above addressed your MacBook’s trackpad issue. Please mention which one worked for you in the comments down below.
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