Problem with trackpad

My mother just recive a new macbook 2.4 ghz
When i put my hand on the right or the left of the trackpad (on the computer) it's make a click...
In other worlds : i can clik just by pressing the macbook... That's make a lot of trouble to use and i would lik to now if it's happend to someone else ?
Thank's for your answers and sorry for my english...

Is it possible that it is the way the Trackpad is set? Go to System Preferences, and select 'Keyboard & Mouse'. Then choose 'Trackpad' and ensure there are no boxes ticked if you don't want to be able to select /click by use of the trackpad.
Hope I've understood the problem, and that it's not more serious.

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Examine your battery for signs of expansion. If this is the case, replace the battery.
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Hello, Gonzalo andres.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
I had an issue with this after upgrading to OS X 10.9. I would verify that the gestures have been configured in System Preferences > Trackpad > Scroll & Zoom/More Gestures.
OS X Mavericks: Change keyboard, mouse, and trackpad settings
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH14317
OS X Mavericks: Change the way your trackpad works
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13804
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Hey Everyone,
I've had my MacBook Pro a little less than a year without any problems. While I was using the computer today, I can no longer physically click using my trackpad. All the other trackpad functions work. I can use the dragging option, but for resizing windows and other things, I would prefer to use the physical click. I've had no indication prior to this that there was a problem with the trackpad, and I have already tried restarting the computer a few times. Has anyone else had this problem or know of any solutions?
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FB4700LL/A ( MB4700LL/A )
http://sites.uci.edu/lifepo4battery/2011/05/19/swollen-lithium-batteries-swell-c osts/
"Battery bloat or “swollen batteries” is a common occurrence among older lithium ion batteries. It is commonly caused by overcharging a battery and then leaving it unused for a long time. It may also be caused by extreme changes in temperature. More often than not, battery bloat essentially “kills” the battery, rendering it unusable or unsafe for further use."

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