Cannot use the built in mouse or keyboard

For some strange reason when i turn my macbook pro on it brings up the normal logon screen but i cannot get the mouse pad to work even if i connect an external mouse again nothing happens. The only way to do anything is to hold down the power button and then restart but i get the same problem. I cannot now access my mac at all.
any ideas

If even an external mous ewon't work, it sounds as if there are serious problems with your machine.
If I were you, I would make an appointment at your local Apple Store or AASP and have the techs run diagnostics on your machine. It may be a simple or complicated repair.
Are you still under AppelCare? Or did you purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan? Because the 'fix' may be costly...
Clinton

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