My trackpad is faulty- it clicks on things I didn't even click on and acts as though I double clicked it (ie. highlighting text). Help!

I need help. Do I get it repaired or is there is any way I can fix it myself?

Jumpy Trackpad
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1449
Go step by step and test.
1. Restart
2. Clean the trackpad with moist not wet microfiber cloth.
       System Preferences > Trackpad > Point & Click
   Try turning off three finger dragging and then turning it on after testing.
   Is there any Bluetooth device nearby with failing batteries?
3. Reset PRAM: http://support.apple.com/kb/ph14222
4. Reset SMC.     http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
   Choose the method for:
   "Resetting SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own".
     If this continues, you may have to take the computer to the Apple store to have it checked out.
Best.

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mohammedfromad dammam wrote:
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>My performance is very slow when I run graphs. How do I increase the
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