Glitchy Macbook Pro 13" Trackpad

my macs trackpad is glitchy when its not charging its a little better but when its charging it really anoys me any help???

wait it was my mouse

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    About a few weeks ago my three-month-old MacBook Pro's trackpad started making very noticable annoying "click" sound (especially on the right side), as if something was loose underneath. I went to my local Apple store, and the genius "tightened up the screws and cleaned out the debris". He said he didn't notice any difference, however the problem persists when I tested it. He offered to replace the trackpad for me free of charge (as my Mac is still in warranty), and the problem seemed to have gone away. However when I got home, the problem arose again, this time on the left side of the trackpad. It is a tiny "click" sound when putting very little amount of pressure on the trackpad (I did not press it down fully). It is not easily noticable, but very annoying indeed. Im probably going to visit them next week again to get the things right. Anyone having the same problem??

    Mcfrankshc wrote:
    It is a tiny "click" sound when putting very little amount of pressure on the trackpad (I did not press it down fully).
    The trackpad will "click"when pressed as a feedback that the user have clicked (same as left mouse key) on something.
    The "click" occours at very low pressure when pressing left, right, center or downside the pad.
    For that i assume, your trackpad work as designed.
    Cheers - Lupunus

  • Macbook Pro Retina Trackpad Issue

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    You have some type of hardware fault, IMHO. Best to take it to Apple hand have it checked out.

  • Macbook pro's Trackpad freezes for 5sec !!

    My Macbook pro's  Trackpad freezes forlike 5 seconds then work every time I leave it for more than 5 minutes, but when I use Magic mouse works , so whats the reason  ?

    Hi M,
    Try the suggestions in this articlhttp://support.apple.com/kb/TS1449e: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1449
    And also try an SMC Reset: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964

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    This post has helped most people with the problem: https://support.mozilla.com/bs/questions/781509
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  • Magic mouse jumpy/lag/stutter/glitchy (macbook pro)

    I just recently brought a Magic Mouse from the mac store, and I'm about to take it back. I've seen lots written about similar problems, jumpy/lag/stutter/glitchy mouse, but none recently that I could find. And none that have fixed my mouse.
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    - One guy slams the mouse on the table and it fixes it... I didn't want to try that.
    - I have compressed air, cleaning out the sensor etc.
    - Having the bluetooth forget the device then reconnecting it
    - I've also connected other bluetooth devices and had no issues in the past
    - Resetting the pram and smc
    - Prayed to Lord Jobs offering a sacrifice
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    MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011)
    2.2 GHz Intel Core i7
    16 GB 1333 MHz DDR3
    AMD Radeon HD 6750M 1024 MB
    I like the look and feel of the mouse, and when it works it's great, so I hope i'm not forced to get some ugly logitec mouse or something...

    Well, they have to, really.   How else would they justify the cost of the 'free' replacement.   Thing is, if you live near an Apple store you really must use their facilities.   That is why you pay their prices for a quality item.
    Don't think of yourself as being a nuisance, there is a certain entitlement in buying Apple ... and you are entitled.

  • Could these (MacBook Pro) keyboard/trackpad problems be Leopard related?

    My (MacBook Pro's) keyboard and trackpad stop working every couple of minutes. And then suddenly comes back. The capslock key and it's LED is also not responding anymore when it happens.
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    S.

    I have a MacBook Pro running 10.4.11, and mine started out having the exact same problems:
    First, the keyboard took 2-3 minutes to be recognized after waking from sleep. Then, a few days later, the keyboard and trackpad would quit unexpectedly during use, took a few minutes to start working again. Then it went off a cliff from there. For the past 5 days, my keyboard and trackpad are not working whatsoever, I've tried all of the suggestions I can find online, nothing works. From the moment I startup, to the moment I shut down (thankfully I have a wireless Mighty Mouse) neither of them are recognized. I've had it on for 8 hours straight and it still didn't recognize the keyboard or trackpad. They don't show up in the system profiler under the USB section, and on top of that the on screen keyboard only types in lowercase, nothing happens when I hit the shift or Caps Lock key on the on screen keyboard.
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  • My macbook pro's trackpad is not working.

    I have had my macbook for 2 years. I have had no problems and no complaints till this point. However, my trackpad stopped working, now I can't do anything without a mouse. When just using a trackpad it moves without me touching it and opens random apps. I really would like to know how to fix it, or how much it will cost to fix it. (no my warrenties are gone.)

    Hi again,
    Here are some additional recommendations from an earlier post by Linc Davis:
    1. Follow the instructions in this support article.
    2. Reset the System Management Controller.
    3. If you're using a Bluetooth trackpad, investigate potential sources of interference, including USB 3 devices.
    4. A swollen battery in a MacBook Pro or Air can impinge on the trackpad from below and cause erratic behavior. If you have trouble clicking the trackpad, this is likely the reason. The battery must be replaced.
    5. There's a report that a (possibly defective) Thunderbolt Ethernet adapter can cause the built in trackpad of a MacBook to  behave erratically. If you're using such an adapter, disconnect it and test.
    6. There's also a report of erratic cursor movements caused by an external display that was connected but not turned on.
    7. If none of the above applies, or if you have another reason to think your computer is being remotely controlled, remove it from the network by turning off Wi-Fi (or your Wi-Fi access point), disconnecting from a Bluetooth network link, and unplugging the Ethernet cable or USB modem, whichever is applicable. If the cursor movements stop at once, you should suspect an intrusion.
    Cheers,
    GB

  • Cost to replace cracked macbook pro mousepad trackpad 2014

    what is cost to replace macbook pro 2011 laptop 15" cracked mousepad or trackpad? thanks

    If you wish to do it yourself, look for parts on the iFixit.com and Powerbookmedic.com web sites.  You will find prices and instructions.
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  • MacBook Pro 2011 trackpad + system

    Hello everyone,
    My Macbook Pro (early 2011) has always been very slow but now, after 3 years it's almost impossible to use it. Each application takes ages to open and I usually have only browser and Word on. I tried to follow the tutorials online, but they usually didn't work and I don't have access to Apple Store where I live at the moment.
    Apart from that, since Monday (?) my trackpad has gone crazy! I've read many threads about this problem - cursor keeps jumping around etc. IT IS NOT BECAUSE OF MOISTURE.
    I've also tried the steps usually posted as an answer, but it didn't work... Not sure what to do, getting really annoyed with all the problems I get with my Mac! It's getting impossible to use it - even now, when I am writing this my cursor is jumping everywhere!
    OS X 10.9.2
    If you need any specifications and additional info please ask, I know little about IT!
    Please help the woman in need!
    K.

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    Macbook Pro retina display 10.8.4 2.7 ghz i7:
    Trackpad started to not respond to click by mechanicle nor touch inputs. Seems to happen after waking up from sleep and after a period of time reverts to normal function. Used the Pram reset and it does not make a difference. Observations I have noted:
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    Try a Safe Mode startup and see if it works ok while in that mode. Hold down the Shift key before the startup chime. Will take awhile longer to finish startup. Will only load Apple system extensions while in this mode. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1564
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    A Mac can be returned within 14 days of purchase.
    A new Mac comes with 90 days of free tech support from AppleCare.
    AppleCare: 1-800-275-2273
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    Very weird. Try using the macbook without the battery, remove the battery, connect the power adapter only and use it to see if problem persists.

  • MacBook Pro 15" - Trackpad unusable

    I have a MacBook Pro (Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.53Ghz 4GB RAM). I think it is a first-gen unibody model.
    At times, my trackpad becomes unusable. It is as if the button is always pressed. When I have my laptop hooked up to my external monitor, mouse, and keyboard, I get very erratic mouse movements at times, and sometimes the button seems to get locked. It's definitely not a mouse issue, as a restart temporarily solves the problem.
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    This problem becomes worse in other conditions:
    - When I fly and use the Airline Magsafe adapter, the computer also becomes unusable. Either the air pressure causes the battery to swell, or the battery (since it doesn't charge) swells, making my computer totally unusable on a plane.
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    - I've noticed that if I remove the battery altogether, the trackpad suddenly becomes wonderful with full clickiness, as if my computer were new. As soon as I return the battery to the case, the problem recurs.
    In any case, I'm planning a trip to the Apple Store tomorrow to see what can be done. But in case others have experienced issues, I thought I'd share it here -- this problem has really been bugging me and at least on some level, it's comforting to know I've finally found the problem. I just hope there's a solution to this.
    Mordy

    Some stories have a happy ending
    Indeed, it was the battery that was causing the problem. I took my computer to the local Genius Bar and we tested the following:
    - We ran a diagnostic that forced the CPU to work hard to heat up the machine. The diagnostic ran for 15 minutes.
    - We noticed the trackpad becoming less responsive as the test went on.
    - We removed the battery from the laptop and placed it on the flat surface at the Genius Bar. You could see that the battery had swelled, and the battery wasn't sitting flat on the surface. Compared to a new battery, the old battery would wobble on the surface of the counter. It was obvious that the battery was swelling and applying pressure to the trackpad from beneath.
    - The EXTREMELY nice guy at the Genius Bar replaced the battery, which he said was indeed covered under my AppleCare plan.
    So far, I haven't had any issues with the trackpad since. The new battery seems to have done the trick. Hopefully my experience will help someone else who experiences a similar problem.
    Mordy

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    IR and yellow screen issues aside !...
    my new macbook pro retina (with Mountain Lion already installed) has an issue with scrolling. It came with 'reverse' scrolling i.e. moving your fingers down the trackpad makes the screen move upwards and vice-versa. I find this confusing so I went to the system prefs to change it. Under the 'Scroll and Zoom' tab the first option is 'Scroll direction: natural - content tracks finger movement'. This is what I wanted. But curiously, this option was already checked, and giving me the reverse scroll direction! I unchecked it, so technically I should now have the reverse direction, but then I had the natural direction?!
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    Thanks!

    Un check that setting. What Apple thinks is Natural is Backwards from what every other person in the world thinks and Knows it is.

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