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Trackpad Not Functioning Properly

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zachhwilliams

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Jan 1, 2010
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Hi, I have a 13" MacBook 2.4ghz Aluminium Unibody and the trackpad isn't functioning properly.

I can't highlight text, and the click is tempremental, the right click also doesn't work (yes, I've been into Trackpad System Pref. and it's fine in there)

This issue is really annoying, and help is greatly appreciated!

Zach
 
when i first got my macbook this happened to me like twice. also my hands were damp im not sure if it was that or what. but it hasent acted up since.

see if it returns to normal within a few hours, if it doesnt or the problem comes back. take it back to apple.
 
Thanks for your responses so far, my hands aren't damp.

The computer is out of warranty though, and I haven't got AppleCare so is this likely to cost?

I think in the UK (where I am) there is a legal 6/7 year cover, but I don't think people know about it and use it much.

Thanks
 
im not totally sure on that one. best thing i can tell ya is bring it in if the problem persists. hopefully for your sake they will repair for free. if not i believe you can order trackpads on ebay for cheaper and put it in yourself. im sure theres directions online. would most likely save u about 100 bucks.
 
Take it into apple. Mine kinda did the same thing, it did it twice and if it does it a third time they said they will have to replace it.
 
Hi,

Not sure if this will help, but the battery in my Blackbook 4,1 was swelling, or became swollen, which prevented the mouse button from working. Not sure where them there fancy aluminum Macbooks keep their batteries, but, perhaps try removing it and see if your trackpad and mouse work.

Hope it helps, and good luck.
 
Those are known to have bum trackpads. That being said, they are cheap, for an Apple Store to replace it should be ~$100USD.
 
My brand new MacBook Pro 13 (one week old) is also less than impressive in its trackpad operation. The cursor is often 'left behind' or just disappears. I've deactivated all the trick new trackpad functions as they were annoying me, especially single-tap which is far too sensitive.
 
AlphaDogg said:
Says who? Source please. :)



They are not cheap. You cannot replace the trackpad without replacing the topcase. That being said, it will got a pretty penny. Something like $300USD.
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I have replaced over 30 of these myself add that to the other tech's at my store it's well over 150.

On the unibody's the trackpad is a separate part.
 
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