Trackpad becomes non-clickable

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Created Dec ’24

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Hello, I have a Macbook Pro, 13", 2020, M1 model. Sometimes when I use my macbook, the trackpad becomes non-clickable, the only solution seems to be to manually turn it off. It has happened multiple times the past couple months, which has drawn me to write this post. I don't see manually turning it off, as a viable way of getting around the issue, on the long run.

Today I was writing an application, and it was one of those applications where you fill out a form online, and it was not saveable. My trackpad stopped working and I had to turn off my macbook and lost all progress.

Does anyone have any tips, tricks or information on what is happening? Is this just something that happens with older models? What can I do?

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darkpaw OP

Dec ’24

You're in the wrong place. These are the Developer Forums, where developers of apps for Apple's platforms ask each other for hints and tips on coding.

Your question is more of a product support one, so I'd suggest you ask it over at the Apple Support Forums.

However, because I'm a nice, friendly, helpful person, here's some help. It's not a fix, but it will let you control the pointer if your trackpad fails, so you can at least save what you're doing.

Go to your System Settings, and search for "Mouse Keys". Enable it, and you can control the pointer. Here's an Apple Support document about it: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mh27469/mac

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