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Trackpad doesnt start on boot up goes dead

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bobright

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Jun 29, 2010
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I was wondering if theres some settings somewhere to maybe reset the Trackpad? I doubt its possible but thought id ask before taking it in, lately its been acting strange and not turning on for me. It doesnt work if I manually try and turn it on either I have to go and pull the batteries out and put them in again for it to work. That sounds like dead batteries but the level is 49% and I havent replaced them that long ago.

Is this common behavior on them failing? I havent had it long got it when the new iMacs were released.
 
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malvicus

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Jul 28, 2013
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bobright said:
I was wondering if theres some settings somewhere to maybe reset the Trackpad? I doubt its possible but thought id ask before taking it in, lately its been acting strange and not turning on for me. It doesnt work if I manually try and turn it on either I have to go and pull the batteries out and put them in again for it to work. That sounds like dead batteries but the level is 49% and I havent replaced them that long ago.

Is this common behavior on them failing? I havent had it long got it when the new iMacs were released.
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It still sounds like a battery issue. If you had this problem with fresh batteries, then I'd consider taking in the trackpad for service, especially if you have warranty on it.
 
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iMacUnsure

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I have the problem that the mouse is not recognized in start up....should I leave it on all the time?Or is cutting it on and off causing the problem? I just got this thing this past Friday,only had it 4 days!:confused:
 
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bobright

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malvicus said:
It still sounds like a battery issue. If you had this problem with fresh batteries, then I'd consider taking in the trackpad for service, especially if you have warranty on it.
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iMacUnsure said:
I have the problem that the mouse is not recognized in start up....should I leave it on all the time?Or is cutting it on and off causing the problem? I just got this thing this past Friday,only had it 4 days!:confused:
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No clue man so far new batteries seemed to fix the problem. Lets see if it lasts. BTW these Trackpads run through batteries like NOTHING.
 
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malvicus

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bobright said:
No clue man so far new batteries seemed to fix the problem. Lets see if it lasts. BTW these Trackpads run through batteries like NOTHING.
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Apple does make a battery charger with rechargeable batteries. Give them a go. Should save you some money on new batteries.
 
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