Is the trackpad on your MacBook Pro acting up? If yes, then you need to use the four fixes mentioned in this article to fix it. In this guide, you will find four methods to troubleshoot a MacBook trackpad that has stopped working. Let’s dive in.
Update the macOS to the Latest Version
It is one of the easiest ways to troubleshoot any glitch. The trackpad’s drivers and software might be outdated or corrupted. When you update the operating system, it also updates and fixes the outdated and corrupted drivers on your device. Without the essential drivers, your device’s keyboard and trackpad won’t work correctly. You need to ensure that you are using the latest macOS available for your device.
To check for the updates, simply follow the directions given here:
First, visit the App Store on your laptop.
Then head over to the Updates section from the options present in the upper tabs.
See if any update is available.
If you see various available updates, then find the trackpad’s update.
You can easily recognize it as it would be named somewhat like Trackpad Firmware Update.
Choose the trackpad update and then press the Update button.
This will start downloading the update package.
Follow the instructions on your screen to finish the update installation.
Reboot the device.
See if the error persists.
Check Related Settings
If there are no updates available, then some incorrectly configured settings may be causing your trackpad to stop working. You need to check the settings related to the trackpad to ensure it works effectively. You might be able to solve the ongoing problem by tweaking some settings.
To check you are using best settings, follow these instructions:
First, go to System Preferences.
Then make your way to the Accessibility option.
Now scroll downwards in the left sidebar and locate the Mouse & Trackpad option.
There are multiple settings for your mouse and trackpad. Make the required changes.
If you are confused about the settings, you can set it to default.
Once you have checked and corrected all settings, reboot your device to see the changes.
Inspect the hardware
If you still can’t use the trackpad on your MacBook, then it’s time to check the hardware. Now you need to recall when was the last time when you accidentally dropped your device. Did you accidentally spill water or any liquid on your device or its trackpad? Even if you haven’t harmed your device, then there could be other hardware issues. If your MacBook’s battery has become weaker, it will cause the trackpad to work weirdly. If you think that there is something wrong with the hardware, then quickly call the Apple Support.
Remove Property List Files
Property List is a group of system files that saves up all your preferences, settings, and other details. By deleting these files, your Mac will automatically use the default settings. This might solve the trackpad issues on your MacBook.
To make it happen, just follow the guidelines given here:
Launch to the Finder window.
Now press on Go.
Then head to “Go to Folder.”
After that, put in /Library/Preferences.
Now make your way to the Go option.
Next, find the “com.apple.driver.AppleBluetoothMultitouch.trackpad.plist (Magic Trackpad)” file and then delete it.
After that, you need to locate the “com.apple.driver.AppleBluetoothMultitouch.mouse.plist (Magic Mouse)” file and then delete it as well.
Now you need to do the same for the file named “com.apple.driver.AppleHIDMouse.plist (wired USB mouse)”
Remove the file that says, “com.apple.AppleMultitouchTrackpad.plist” in the same window.
Finally, you need to delete the “com.apple.preference.trackpad.plist” file as well.
Once you have found and deleted these files, you need to restart your system.
Wrap it Up
We hope this article helped you in fixing your MacBook’s trackpad. If you are still facing the trackpad not working issue, you should visit the nearest Apple service center to get it fixed.
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