Sometimes while using computer, the entire keyboard and trackpad suddenly go completely unresponsive and I can't do anything. The only button that works is the power button. It's so annoying because I have to do an emergency shutdown and I hate doing that. Is there any relief?
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Keyboard and trackpad suddenly go unresponsive, requires force shutdown
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celticpride678
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I have also noticed this with Snow Leopard. I already tried an SMC Reset, but will try it again later today.
I did the reset thing and have been using it for about a minute now without the problem. Woohoo! If anything goes whacky I'll post back. Thanks for the help.
I've had that happen when I walk up to my MBP across carpet and discharge static into the touchpad. Touching the aluminum first prevents it.
Have you tried a USB or bluetooth mouse or keyboard to reboot without forcing it?
Have you tried a USB or bluetooth mouse or keyboard to reboot without forcing it?
Yeah I've tried a usb mouse and it works when trackpad and keyboard freeze. I guess I can just use that to restart if it freezes again.
After a few hours, it did it again. Seems to be getting worse. But I got this: http://jasonrobb.com/2008/11/24/macbook-pro-unresponsive-keyboard-trackpad-solution/
It says to put a piece of paper underneath the battery so it puts pressure on something. So that's what I just did, I'll see if that fixes it.
It says to put a piece of paper underneath the battery so it puts pressure on something. So that's what I just did, I'll see if that fixes it.