Trackpad clicking not accepted

I have a Macbook Pro. I have not upgraded to Mountain Lion. I have not installed any new software. My trackpad cursor will register movement but will not accept click.
I have tried a different user but had the same problem.
Has anybody heard of this issue? I live almost 2 hours away from the nearest Apple Store, that is the bare minimum.
Lisa

On both cases, does the trackpad physically click? Do you hear and feel it click as the front edge drops down a few thousands of an inch?
If the answer is NO and as you feel around the edge you can feel the surface of the trackpad lower at the front than the back edge, then it is stuck. The thing is mounted on a pivot, with the hinge on the rear edge, so it angles down as a microswitch does the click. Unfortunately, the minute gap between the trackpad and the aluminum case is open to any debris that may lodge in there.
So grab a flashlight and a magnifying glass and inspect the separation between the two. First you'll see that it is stuck in the down position and hopefully you will see where the contamination got lodged. Can try to dislodge by using one of those compressed air "dusters" sold at office supplies. If that doesn't work, can try a "wet approach" with a can of high quality electronic contacts cleaner: just be sure to do the blasting with the Mac UPSIDE DOWN so the fluid won't go down into the guts of the computer. Someone else can help holding the Mac while you go at it with the can.
Or take it to the Store and hope the Geniuses live up to their moniker.

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