My track pad doesnt work when i try to click on something lately. suggestions to fix problem?

my track pad doesnt allow me to click anymore. suggestions?

You need to zap the PRAM. Restart the computer and after the tone hold command option P and R this should solve your problem

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https://discussions.apple.com/message/24548533#24548533
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Hi mugssy10,
Welcome to the BB Community...
I too was having some issue with my trackpad...atfirst it was not a permanent issue(at times trackpad was working and at times not), but later the trackpad tollay stopped working...i got it replaced by the BB service center...
So, i wud suggest u to visit a BB service center and get it clarified...do take backup of ur BB before going to a service center coz they will reinstall ur OS too after replacing the trackpad...
with regards
simply abhik...
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T track pad stoped working properly it moves and scrolls but doesnt click, its

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