13in. 2008 trackpad click not working

The physical click on my trackpad is not working. Cleaned it thoroughly, tried removing the battery (bloating) and that did not work. Any thoughts? Things I shoud try? Thank you.

With the glass buttonless trackpad that the model 6,1 Late 2009 has you need to have the Tap To Click box checked in System Preferences>Trackpad http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3211

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Trackpad click not working properly

Hey, I've had my Macbook 1.83ghz for like 6 or 7 months now and I haven't had any major problems up until now.
The Trackpad clicker has recently began to 'stick', it's hard to explain but it doesn't respond as it used to and it takes quite a heavy push now for it to respond, so it's pretty much impossible for me to drag files and work in Photoshop.
I did quite a bit of Googling to try and find similar problems but I only found this solution of using paper to fix it, which didn't work for me.
I noticed a recent post here concerning the recent Battery Update, I thought that might have been the problem I had but it seems it's not as I've just taken on the battery whilst running through the cable. Still getting the problem.
Thanks

Hi,
The best way is to phone AppleCare and ask (UK tel. 0870-876-0753), but otherwise, take it in to any authorised Apple repair centre.
Here's the UK retail store details. Try a search for Apple authorised re-sellers throughout the UK too, assuming that's where you are. All the official Apple retail stores, and all the officially authorised re-sellers (I think) can do the repair for you under warranty.
If you're outside the UK, search the Apple site for info for your area.
Cheers,
Rhys

Glass trackpad : click not working

Hi,
today the clicking function (tapping works fine) of my mutitouch glass trackpad stopped working. I wasn't updating anything or doing anything risky of some sort... Just typing in Word.
In Windows XP (boot camp), the click doesn't work either. (but tapping works fine also)
I did a reset of the SMC firmware, without any result...
I was wondering if someone had this issue? Or do you think this is a hardware failure and should i take it to an Apple store?
many thanks,
Bert

Sorry for my English, I'm from Spain.
I think that the preferences of your trackpad have been desconfigurated. Try to go to the system preferences panel, and just select all the options that you had previously to the problem, if it doesn't work, you can use your guarantee or you Apple care protection plan.
You can also visit an apple store.
I hope your problem would be solved.

Trackpad click not working after Mountain Lion update

I updated computer in question, a 2009 MacBook, to Mountain Lion today, and it appeared to work. It installed, then I was prompted with a log-in screen. I entered my Apple ID and password, but was unable to click go. Easily hit enter instead; this worked. The next screen, however is a Terms and Conditions one with only the options of "Back" and "Next." I cannot click on either of these. The mouse moves around perfectly when I use the track pad, but I am unable to choose anything by clicking and therefore cannot get past this screen and to my computer. Any help?? Thank you!

According to the Dymo Technical Support page for that model:
MACINTOSH
DYMO Label Software version 8.4.1
New In This Release:
- Latest version of DYMO Label™ software - Free download
- QR and PDF options have been added to the available barcode list.
- Minor bugs were fixed.
- Support for Mac OS® v10.8 Mountain Lion
Have you installed the driver version 8.4.1 as mentioned above?
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Is there a solution to that problem? Just start acting like that couple days ago. thanks in advance for the help

Settings > General > Accessibility > Home-Click Speed - Change from Default to Slow

2008 Macbook pro left click not working properly after upgrading to 10.6.8

I have a 2008 Macbook pro and a few months ago after upgrading to 10.6.8 my left click has been wonky.
Using the trackpad the left click eventually gets "stuck" or stops responding and I have to push it multiple times before it does anything. I have tried plugging in a mouse, but when I do so the mouse also behaves the same way. The only way I seem to be able to get the clicking to work properly is to restart the computer with the mouse attached.
I have seen threads about trackpads being messed up by swollen batteries, but my battery is brand new and looks fine, and the clicking problem extends to an external mouse, so I believe it is something with the preferences.
I tried deleting com.apple.driver.AppleBluetoothMultitouchTrackpad.plist and restarting and the problem seemed to be fixed, but then after about a half hour it returned.
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I started having the same issue after update. I'm on a MacBookpro running 10.7.2
ICalled apple and they did a remove battery reboot, a reload lion and a option/command/R/P reboot on startup and then the computer started working. Two days later problem was back. I then did a reboot and the computer was back to working. Today the computer worked fine tell it went to sleep. I had to do a hard reboot to get the Mac up and running and now no left click. Please help. I can not use the Mac with the trackpad, a mouse, a Bluetooth mouse, or a digital pad. All so signs of left mouse click not working. One other item when you go to pick your user at startup the left mouse click works. Help!

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My trackpad is not working on my MacBook pro. I can get the arrow to move but I cannot open files or drag files when I click.

Make a "Genius" appointment at an Apple Store to have the machine tested.
Back up all data on the internal drive(s) before you hand over your computer to anyone. If privacy is a concern, erase the data partition(s) with the option to write zeros (do this only if you have at least two complete, independent backups, and you know how to restore to bare metal from any of them.) Don’t erase the Lion recovery partition, if present.

Magic Trackpad's One Finger "Tap to Click" Not Working in Login Window?

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I'm using MBP 15" late 2008 with Maverick OS. A couple of days ago, the internal keyboard and trackpad are not working at all. I did all the troubleshooting. I even reformat it; installing the snow leopard and re-installing the maverick but no good result. I believe there's no problem with my keyboard because i can still do PRAM on my lappy. Everytime i'm booting up my MBP, it always looking for bluetooth trackpad and keyboard. I have not used those bluetooth peripherals from day 1 i've started using MBP. I just read on the internet about the same problem has happened on MBP 13" retina and APPLE fixed it by updating the software. I wish Apple will also do something for the old MBP to fix the intermal keyboard and trackpad problem.

Reset SMC. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
Choose the method for:
"Resetting SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own".

My mac fall and now the trackpad is not working?

So today my macbook fall and the bottom left part of the trackpad is not working . I can still move the cursor, but if I click on the bottom left corner of the trackpad, I cannot tap the other trackpad part, it will not respond. To make it respond again, I need to click on the bottom right corner of the trackpad, so I can tap the other trackpad parts. In short, I must TAP to click, I can't click on the bottom left corner. The secondary click (bottom right corner or two fingers tap) works fine.
There's no Apple Store in my city (or even country, I live in Indonesia), I just have an Apple Reseller on my city. What do I need to do?

I have no idea what the "freezer fix" is, nor why anyone would think temporary exposure to cold will somehow fix a hardware issue with a 100% solid state device. Also, actually freezing your iPhone may very well itself cause damage.
If you dropped it and wifi immediately failed to work, the odds are you inflicted physical damage to it - perhaps the antennae connection internally. You could try a simple reset and see if that helps, but if not, you need to take it into Apple for an evaluation and diagnosis.
If it has internal damage, since you dropped it, your warranty no longer applies. Apple does not repair iOS devices, the merely swap them for factory refurbished units (and send your damaged one back to the manufacturer in China for refurbishment or recycling). You would ahve to pay the out of warranty replacement fee (look on your country's Apple web site, under support for the iPhone for fees).

My trackpad is not working on touch.I have to press it.then the things are selected.

my trackpad is not working fine.I have to click to select the things.Earlier it was simply works like as a touch .What shall I do??

System Preferences > Trackpad > Point & Click
Uncheck all boxes and recheck them.
Restart.
Try the suggestion in this article. That may help.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1248
If not, contact the store from where the computer was purchased.

How can i navigate system preferences if trackpad is not working somehow the option were unchecked

How can i navigate system preferences if trackpad is not working?
Somehow the first couple of trackpad functions were unchecked and since they are not operational I can't click or tap to turn them back on.
I've tried shutting down and restarting and holding my hand on the trackpad for 3-4 sec. then sliding it off (another post had this suggestions).
I don't use the function keys at all to navigate the computer so I am at a total loss if the trackpad does not work.

Thanks for the response.
Unfortunately this did not work - the tap to click is still not checked - and the tap function does not work.
I did try it twice - and even used a stopwatch to be sure I got the time right.
I noticed there is also an instruction to reset PRAM (was with the SMC reset instructions). Is that something that may help?

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I bought Blackberry curve 9360 20 days ago through flipkart. From yesterday my mobile's scrollpad/trackpad is not working. What should I do now? If I visit any Blackbery service center will I get my mobile replaced. I am in Bangalore. My contact no: **Removed**.
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jaypee23 wrote:
Hi @mondi21,
Yup I did hard reset multiple times, but no use. I don't use phones when my hands are wet.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Atempt to boot in Safe mode and see if you can use the trackpad. See KB17877
Good luck!
Click if you want to Thank someone. If Problem is resolved, so that others can make use of it.

Macbook Air Late 2010 model, 10.6.7, 2.13 4g ram. Trackpad is not working properly and in sometimes not at all.

Macbook Air Late 2010 model, 10.6.7, 2.13 4g ram. Trackpad is not working properly and in sometimes not at all. Need suggestions to resolve this issue? I have applied all Mac updates and still having problems with the trackpad.

The machine has a 1 year warranty, book an appointment with your local Apple Store or AASP to have it looked at.
You can try doing a SMC reset however I don't think that is the solution.
SMC RESET
• 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.
PRAM RESET
• Shut down the computer.
• 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. You must press this key combination 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.

My trackpad is not working in bootcamp 4.0 with windows 7

I just purchased an iMac and upgraded to Lion. I then created a bootcamp partician and installed Windows 7 Professional. Everything went smoothly until the trackpad driver was installed. It failed. The trackpad will not work. I have tried to add it through the Bluetooth interface, but I get the eternal circle of **** from Microsoft...Not much of an improvement on the old hourglass of ****. Anyway, please help get this driver updated for bootcamp so I can use my trackpad.

I think that has always been a problem at times. though surprised.
I would assume disabling and then reinstalling or along those lines.
Uninstall the driver Apple has or see if you can "rollback" in Device Manager.
Startup items from msconfig would be one place.
I assume you can do a safe boot / boot from Windows DVD and restore to point prior to this / if you have Snow Leopard use 3.0 thru 3.2 drivers instead

13in. 2008 trackpad click not working

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