Cursor works when passing over a command without touching the Touchpad

The cursor on my iMac regularly engages by merely passing over a command without clicking the touch pad. All i can do is force stop the machine because the cursor performs unwanted commands before I can get the cursor to restart or Shut Down.

tjk wrote:
Hi s,
First try a PRAM Reset: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=2238
If no luck, try an SMC Reset: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
In some cases, the battery can interfere with a cable between it and the inside of the MBP, causing keyboard and/or trackpad issues. Shut down the MBP, disconnect the power adapter, remove the battery, take a piece of something semi-soft (like a paper napkin foldedover a couple times), place it over the cable you see in the battery compartment, and tape it down. Replace the battery and see how things go. If this works, you'll eventually want to replace the keyboard/trackpad cable (about $25 if you can do the work yourself). Note that if you go to a repair shop, they usually want to replace the entire top case assembly, which is much more costly.
If the issue persists, shut down, disconnect the power adapter, remove the battery, connect the power adapter, boot the MBP and see if the issue persists without the battery in place (but remember to save a lot, because if the power adapter gets pulled out the MBP will immediately shut down and any unsaved work will be lost).
Also look at the battery to see if it has any signs of deformity/bulging, in which case do not use it again (it may be pushing on the keyboard/trackpad cable and causing the issue); it must be replaced.
First off Sir or lady tjk, I do a PRAM reset weekly and it's never fixed diddly for this issue, I'm sorry to report. The cursor going awry usually happens in Mail when composing or replying to emails, so I wondered if Mail was corrupted, but alas, no. Still happens.
Upon inspecting the battery and the compartment, both appear normal. No bulging or binding either (a brazzier reference).
I did the SMC reset before I read your post, but apparently not to Apple's spec so will try it again. Then will see what's up doc.

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