Track pad is going crazy

I have been using track pad for my iMac for several years, but just recently, it has been going crazy by operating erratically so it's no longer usable. I looked up the apple community and I am not the only one. Also, there seems to be no solution posted. Should we just expect the life cycle of track pad to be just couple of years?

I went into the Apple store and explained the problems with the track pad. I also asked the employee to connect my track pad to the new iMac on display. My track pad behaved erractically as usual and the guy spoke with the one of the Genius' at the bar and they told me they would repalce the track pad as one time thing. This is why Apple is so awesome. I can not think of any other company that would do this after the warranty period is over. Thanks Apple!

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My track pad keeps going out

For some reason my track pad keeps going out. The mouse move but when I click to open or close something it does nothing. I have to then turn the computer off and let it set for awhile then when I come back it is working. Has anyone had this issue. How can I fix this or do I need to take it into a Apple Store.

It is better to take the computer to the Apple store to have it checked out.
Best.

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The track pad on my MacBook Pro is going crazy what can I do?

Yesterday I tried using my Mac book pro when I noticed that my track pad wasn't working it would either move really slow or not at all and then when it does move it goes all crazy and starts moving or clicking things with out me doing anything what can I do two days ago it was working fine and I have tried cleaning the track pad

The same happend to me, you need to call applecare or take it to the genius bar to have the trackpad swapped out. I hope you have applecare becuase the unibody macbooks will need the whole bottom chassis replacing which can be pricey.
Just a quick fix (it will only work for around 30 mins each time) untill you can take it in. Press all four corners of the trackpad down hard (without breaking it) then let go. Your trackpad should work for a short while.

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I just bought a new wireless Mightmouse from Amazon UK and started using it, only to discover that it goes crazy when placed on certain mouse pads. The cursor starts moving all over the screen if I even place the mouse on the pad without moving it. I have three mouse pads here and only one can be used (it has a plastic cover). The other two, a thin one and a thicker, rubbery one (both cloth covered) cause the mouse to get a life of its own. A plain white desktop works ok, too, but in some cases I need to use a mouse pad, for example, when working on a garden table that has slits.
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Hello Apple:
Welcome to Apple discussions.
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My track pad keeps getting disconnected. A reconnect only works a short time. Disconnecting the batteries works for a longer time. What is going on?

My track pad keeps getting disconnected. Reconnecting works for only a short time. Disconnecting the batteries works for a longer time. What is going on?

Odd thing about batteries, tombird, whenever you turn off the mouse or trackpad or disconnect it, the battery % reading on the monitor rises. Sometimes even if you do it for just a few minutes. I would say your situation is normal.
BTW, rechargeables appear to be more susceptible to this than regular batteries.
If Barry's suggestion doesn't help (it should do), switch off, thoroughly clean out the battery compartment and the contacts, put in a pair of new, good quality batteries (Apple, Duracell or Energiser) and try again.

Are there any provisions in place for overseas military not able to buy direct from Apple Store to get an option of a track pad instead of magic mouse when buying a new iMac? It seems that the new OS is going to NEED trackpad and magic mouse will moot

I AM A PASSIONATE APPLE USER. Please don't get me wrong. I love every Apple product we have. I am just a bit discouraged that as a person living and working overseas, I do not have the same opportunity to build my Mac to my specifications. I am bound to buying the products through the Exchange. I appreciate that they are carried but when I compare to the Store, I am discouraged that there are some FREE options offered to Stateside folks not offered to AAFES/Exchange consumers. I want a track pad instead of a mouse. It seems that is where Mac technology is headed. Lion will all but REQUIRE it for many of the new features coming! Apple should offer new purchasers the opportunity for a free upgrade to a track pad!

You can provide feedback > Apple - Feedback

HT3288 my track pad is jumping around all the time and constantly clicking i tried updating the firmware but the computer states all is up to date, the probleme comes and goes and I'm not shire what triggers it

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You have some type of hardware problem. More then likely the battery is swelling and putting presure on the trackpad. The only thing to do is take to Apple and have them check it all out, replacing any parts that are needed.

My track pad on m macbook is going out how much is it to get that fixed?

Has anyone had to have their track pad fixed on their Macbook (2008)? If so what does something like that cost?
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Talk to the Genius Bar at Apple Store.
We are just users who cannot see the device. And there could be more than just the Trackpad, or could be only trackpad.

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I'll attempt to deal with a couple of your questions...
I can reduce my MacBook's speed to that of treacle by putting a big-enough
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Welcome to Apple Discussions
Have you attempted to adjust the trackpad sensitivity using System Preferencs:Trackpad
Open System Preferences.
Choose View > Trackpad, or click the Trackpad icon.
To change your tracking speed and click settings, click the Point & Click tab. Then, move the Tracking slider to adjust how fast the arrow moves across your screen. Move it left to slow it down, or right to speed it up. You can also enable secondary-click by selecting the "Secondary click" checkbox. This lets you open shortcut menus by pressing two fingers, or tapping t the trackpad surface.
To change your scroll and zoom settings, click the Scroll & Zoom tab. From here you can enable and disable scroll and zoom gestures.
To change other gesture settings, click the More Gestures tab. You can enable and disable gestures for swipe, Notification Center, Mission Control, App Exposé, Launchpad, and desktop.

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Hello,
I have a mac air 2011 ill give more specs when i get home.
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I had saved one copy as an .asp but then resaved it to .xhtml
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Cannot type or use track pad when waking from sleep mode - frozen!

I've had this ongoing and random problem that occurs when I wake my PowerBook G4 Titanium from sleep. Basically, I can't type or use the track pad, the only thing that works is plugging a mouse into the USB port and clicking OK numerous times or Cancel (so it goes back to sleep, then wake it up again). Usually, about the 2nd or 3rd time of putting it back to sleep and waking it up again, the typing returns. I've also noticed that if I lift the keyboard and put it back down firmly it sometimes works, however, I have a feeling it has nothing to do with the keyboard, but more an internal issue.
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I purchased a 17" PB in early March.
I had various issues such as the one as you have described. I decided to never let the machine sleep and shut it down when not using it. Completely different than the way I treated my 15" which never slept or froze.
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