Trackpad button not working on 2.53GHz MBP 13in...

Hi Guys,
The trackpad button has just stopped working. It still clicks but nothing happens. Furthermore whilst using 'Tap to click' works I cannot drag anything to the trash or move anything at all unless I plug in a USB mouse.
The only thing I've done is a routine software update and restart!
Any ideas please?
Thanks
rich

rustyintegrale wrote:
codekitty wrote:
I have the same model and my trackpad has been acting weird ever since the OS update. I can't drag or highlight text...which means that single finger swipe action doesn't work anymore. I can still use 2 finger swipe action to scroll. Bizarre no?
I updated 10.6.6 on 2/23/11. I didn't notice this happening until last week on 3/3. Probably because this isn't my work Mac. I haven't updated the MBP at work and def afraid to right now.
I've been scouring the web and it seems like many people have various issues with their trackpad after this last upgrade. Someone said they had to reinstall the OS. UGH.
I tried changing trackpad settings that some people suggested. Still nothing. I'm about to head to the Genius Bar. Going to keep trying to find a solution.
I'm going to try replacing the trackpad. I'll let you know what happens...
Well I have just replaced the trackpad and that has solved my issues. I hope that solves a problem for you guys. You just need to locate a part and fit it. It's not difficult, just fiddly because the screws are very small.
Cheers
Rich

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