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MacBook Trackpad Not Responding - How to Fix
MacBook trackpad is completely unresponsive to touch. Fix dead trackpads with comprehensive troubleshooting.
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Diagnosis
If trackpad is completely unresponsive, determine the scope: Is the cursor stuck? Can you use an external mouse? Does it respond at all?
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Restart
- Apple menu → Restart
- During startup, test the trackpad
- Should work even in boot menu
- If works at startup but not in macOS, it is a driver issue
Reset Settings
- System Settings → Trackpad
- Look for Reset button
- Or: General → Transfer or Reset
Check Battery
- If battery is critically low (1%), trackpad might stop
- Plug in power immediately
- Charge to at least 20%
- Test trackpad again
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