Trackpad clicks aren't registering when you press down
Your trackpad is dirty or has debris under the button. Clean the surface with a damp cloth and restart your computer to reset the driver.
A trackpad click fails when dirt blocks the button underneath or when the driver (the software that runs the trackpad) gets stuck. Cleaning the surface solves it for most people, and restarting the computer fixes driver problems. If both of those fail, the trackpad hardware itself is probably worn out.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Cleaning the trackpad with a wet cloth. Moisture can damage the electronics, use slightly damp instead
- Only restarting without cleaning. If there's physical debris, restarting won't help
- Trying to pry open the trackpad to clean underneath. This damages the hardware, just use a damp cloth on the surface
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- If you've tried all these steps and it still doesn't work, give us a call and we'll sort it out.
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