Can't drag & click on the track pad of the macbook pro; what to do?

can't drag & click on the track pad of the macbook pro; what to do?

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The track pad on my MacBook Pro is going crazy what can I do?

Yesterday I tried using my Mac book pro when I noticed that my track pad wasn't working it would either move really slow or not at all and then when it does move it goes all crazy and starts moving or clicking things with out me doing anything what can I do two days ago it was working fine and I have tried cleaning the track pad

The same happend to me, you need to call applecare or take it to the genius bar to have the trackpad swapped out. I hope you have applecare becuase the unibody macbooks will need the whole bottom chassis replacing which can be pricey.
Just a quick fix (it will only work for around 30 mins each time) untill you can take it in. Press all four corners of the trackpad down hard (without breaking it) then let go. Your trackpad should work for a short while.

The track pad on my Macbook pro isn't working well. The scrollbars are there but the only way it lets me scroll is with the arrows. It also doesn't let me highlight anything to delete it nor does it like me double click to open any documents. Help?

It isn't letting me copy and paste so the question is the subject, I am sorry.

Hi Miamel84,
Welcome to the Support Communities!
If your trackpad is unresponsive, a good troubleshooting step is to reset the PRAM and SMC on your system. The following articles will show you how to do that. Also see the final article in this post that addresses general issues with jumpy or erratic trackpads.
You can click on the links to see more details and screen shots.
I've highlighted the pertinent information for you below.
Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
Before Resetting the SMC
Try each of the following steps in this order before you reset the SMC. Test the issue after completing each troubleshooting step to determine if the issue still occurs.
Press Command + Option + Escape to force quit any application that is not responding.
Put your Mac to sleep by choosing the Apple () menu from the upper-left menu bar and then choosing Sleep. Wake the computer after it has gone to sleep.
Restart your Mac by choosing the Apple () menu from the upper-left menu bar and then choosing Restart.
Shut down your Mac by choosing the Apple () menu from the upper-left menu bar and then choosing Shut Down.
Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
Resetting the SMC on Mac portables with a battery you can removeNote: Learn about removing the battery on MacBook and MacBook Pro.
Shut down the computer.
Disconnect the MagSafe power adapter from the computer, if it's connected.
Remove the battery.
Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds.
Release the power button.
Reconnect the battery and MagSafe power adapter.
Press the power button to turn on the computer.
Resetting the SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own
Note: Portable computers that have a battery you should not remove on your own include MacBook Pro (Early 2009) and later, all models of MacBook Air, and MacBook (Late 2009).
Shut down the computer.
Plug in the MagSafe power adapter to a power source, connecting it to the Mac if its not already connected.
On the built-in keyboard, press the (left side) Shift-Control-Option keys and the power button at the same time.
Release all the keys and the power button at the same time.
Press the power button to turn on the computer.
Note: The LED on the MagSafe power adapter may change states or temporarily turn off when you reset the SMC.
About NVRAM and PRAMhttp://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379
Resetting NVRAM / PRAM
Shut down your Mac.
Locate the following keys on the keyboard: Command (⌘), Option, P, and R. You will need to hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.
Turn on the computer.
Press and hold the Command-Option-P-R keys before the gray screen appears.
Hold the keys down until the computer restarts and you hear the startup sound for the second time.
Release the keys.
Portables and Magic Trackpad: Jumpy or erratic trackpad operation
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1449
I hope this information helps ....
Have a great day!
- Judy

I have an older model macbook pro late 2006, the track pad works ,the cursor works but i cannot click to any website?

i have an older model macbook pro late 2006, the track pad works ,the cursor works but i cannot click to any website?

khryzpher,
your model MacBook Pro’s Apple Hardware Test comes on one of those two grey installation DVDs; it’s an essential tool for troubleshooting. You’re going to need to contact Apple directly to purchase a replacement pair for your MacBook Pro; be sure to have its serial number handy.
Your model MacBook Pro didn’t originally come with Snow Leopard installed at the factory. If you don’t have the white retail Snow Leopard DVD, then I’d also recommend that you purchase that, in case your hard drive fails and you’d like to install Snow Leopard onto its replacement.

My left click does not work on my track pad on my macbook pro 13 inch, is there a fix

my left click does not work on my track pad on my macbook pro 13 inch, is there a fix

I recommend you to run Apple Hardware Test > http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1509 It's possible that something is damaged, and Apple Hardware Test will help you finding it. Make sure you tick the option to run an extended test, and connect your Mac to the charger.
If your Mac came with DVDs, you have to insert the Mac OS X DVD to run Apple Hardware Test. As you haven't got the SuperDrive, you will have to buy an external optical drive

Can I use the mouse and the track pad at the same time?

I'm not comfortable with the track pad yet - can I use a mouse and the track pad simultaneously?

Yes, both can be used simultaneously.
Regards,
Captfred

Where can i find the TRACKING NUMBER on my macbook pro?

before i bought my mbp, i was told that i should write down its tracking number in case it got stolen. where do i find it?

Hi there - are you sure they (whoever that is) asked you to keep track of the Tracking number? Do you think they meant the Serial Number?
You can find the serial number of your MBP by clicking on the apple icon at the top of your menu bar, and go to About this Mac, then you can click on more information, which will give you the serial number of your macbook pro.
PS - in terms of safeguards for stolen macs, you might want to do a search on the forum discussion related to this issue (stolen or lost) . . .
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NO Cursor scroll through any message thread using the track pad in the BB Classic

It very strange to know that I didn't find the cursor while i will scroll through any message thread i.e. Text msgs and in Whatsapp it will only selet the whole msg or multiple msgs rather then specfic text required, using the track pad in my BB Classic.
Where in my old BB 9780 there was a cursor which would always show there and would help in selecting text required.... Rather in BB Classic first you have to activate the selection mode in text msgs by pressing the shift key an slighty brush the finger against the trakpad. then you get the selection blue sticks on the screen to selet the text required.
Anyone who has noticed this short coming...?? Or it might be I am not very familair with the selection methods...!!!
Will appreciate your help
Thanks,
Falak Zaib

This is normal behaviour. Please go to the "Tutorial" app select
"Editing Text"
It will show you exactly how it works.
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I am getting electric current type shocks whilst using my track pad on my macbook pro. This happens when it is both plugged in to charge and also unplugged. I am left with a constant type pain of prickly pins and needles even when I am not using it.

I have recently bought a Macbook pro and have noticed that I am getting an electric current running up my fingers when using the track pad. This happens when it is charging but most worryingly it happens when it is not plugged in. It leaves me with pins and needles type feeling in my hand and arm even when I am not using it. Also when I sit it on my lap I get the same electrical current in my legs and down to my feet.
Surely this cannot be what I should expect with an apple product?, has anyone else experienced this?.
Yesterday I couldn't bare to use it the current was so strong. I went out for the rest of the day and suffered with pins and prickly needles all day.

Two possible courses of action suggest themselves:
(1) Return your computer immediately to point of purchase and/or authorized service provider.
or
(2) Consult with your doctor about your neurological symptoms.

Why can't I use my MagicMouse and my track pad on my MacBook Pro 17" simultaneously?

I bought my son a new MacBook Pro and I now have his older one (2008). It still works like it was brand new but I found out, as I was personalizing it that the Magic Mouse and track pad won't work simultaneously. It's either one or the other. I have a 15" MacBook Pro about the same age and I can use them both together. Is there a setting somewhere within the system preferences?

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Track Pad not working - MacBook Pro

Hi
My cursor began to jump around one day and shortly after that stopped working altogether. No clicking or moving of the pad is doing anything at all. My Mac BookPro is no longer in warranty. Where am I best bringing it?

Here is the Apple support article on trackpads:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1449
Occasionally the battery on a MBP may expand and interfere with the trackpad operation. Open the MBP and examine the battery to to see this may be a problem.
An Apple store genius bar is a good place to bring your MBP. The evaluation will be FREE regardless of warranty status. You then should know exactly what the problem is and then be in a position to make an informed decision.
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I wiped down the touch pad on my MacBook Pro and now it's not working well

I wiped down the touch pad with a damp cloth on my MacBook Pro and not it's not working very well. What should I do to fix the problem?

Let it dry, it will come around. You just chilled it a little most likely, unless the cloth was very damp....
Next time use rubbing alcohol.
It removes the oils and grease and dries fast too.
So your have appy to the cloth, wipe, flip the cloth and wipe up the dirt and grime, then start the process with a new clean section of cloth, else you place the grime back on.

Broke track pad on my MacBook Pro that is less then 18 months old . I was told it will cost $439 to fix! Help!

I am shocked that my MacBook Pro is only 18 months old and it already needs such a costly repair. I thought this was going to be a better computer lesson learned the hard way about a $2000 lesson I will never buy another Apple computer again. I feel like I got a lemon. Any suggestions?

Grow up, get it fixed or buy a PC. We're not here to commiserate.

The touch pad on my macbook pro (retina) not scrolling in Aperture

My touchpad works fine in all other applications, and scrolls the Aperture browser fine, but as soon as I am in the viewer or viewing in full screen it becomes totally eratic.
Sometimes it takes 5 swipes to scroll to the next pic, sometimes 1 swipe. These are small (<5mb) jpegs so loading shouldn't be an issue. The directional keys make the pics scroll instantly.
Any ideas?
Thanks

Let it dry, it will come around. You just chilled it a little most likely, unless the cloth was very damp....
Next time use rubbing alcohol.
It removes the oils and grease and dries fast too.
So your have appy to the cloth, wipe, flip the cloth and wipe up the dirt and grime, then start the process with a new clean section of cloth, else you place the grime back on.

Why can't I use the touch pad on my MacBook Pro to zoom or shrink? Two finger pinch doesn't work.

My touchpad is set to do this but it works in OS X 7 the same as in snow leopard (with a couple of exceptions).

Yeah, that's what I ended up doing. It just wasn't worth the hassle. I got a good (standard size) monitor for about half the price of the old one, so I'm not too disappointed. Thanks for your help though

Can't drag & click on the track pad of the macbook pro; what to do?

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