Having trouble with my trackpad does it have to be sent off for repair

Having trouble with my trackpad,it freezes up computer whenever I touch it. Now I'm using a wireless mouse to operarte. Does this sound like something I will have to send off to be repaired?

Hey Betty2241,
Thanks for the question. Let's try a few things first:
1) It'll be a great troubleshooting step to reset the SMC:
Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
2) See this article for Magic Trackpad troubleshooting:
Portables and Magic Trackpad: Jumpy or erratic trackpad operation
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1449
Thanks,
Matt M.

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