How do I fix an unresponsive touchpad MacBook pro?

For a Mac with a non-removable battery, hold down Ctrl + Option + Shift on the keyboard, then press and hold down the Power button for ten seconds. When you’re ready, release them and power the MacBook up again. This should reset the SMC and get your trackpad working again.

What do you do if a Mac computer is unresponsive when you press the power button after you reset the SMC?

Resetting the SMC on Mac portables with a battery you can remove

1. Shut down the computer.
2. Disconnect the MagSafe power adapter from the computer, if it’s connected.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds.
5. Release the power button.
6. Reconnect the battery and MagSafe power adapter.

Why is my trackpad clicking hard?

It is possible it could be something like a swelled battery, loose screw, or debris but most likely is that your trackpad is failing due to wear and tear. Many videos and instructions advise you to make an adjustment to the screw under the trackpad to deal with this non-clicking problem.

How do I force start a MacBook Pro?

Press and hold down the Command (⌘) and Control (Ctrl) keys along with the power button (or the ‌Touch ID‌ / Eject button, depending on the Mac model) until the screen goes blank and the machine restarts.

Why can’t I click on my Mac trackpad?

Reboot, Close the Lid. Reboot the Mac as usual from the  Apple menu. When the Mac has booted back up, and assuming the mouse still isn’t clicking, close the lid and put the MacBook to sleep for about two minutes. Open the MacBook lid and use the computer as normal, the mouse / trackpad should click as usual again.

Why does my MacBook Pro trackpad click but not touch?

New MacBook Pro trackpads with force touch don’t physically click. The clicking sensation you feel is the result of haptic feedback, like in an Apple Watch. This physical change may cause you to think a software problem is hardware related. Be sure to try our software troubleshooting steps before jumping to any conclusions.

Why has the clicker on my MacBook Pro stopped working?

If you mean the physical “click” sensation has disappeared, it might be your battery reaching the end of its life. What can sometimes happen is that the battery, which is below the trackpad, begins to swell up as it wears out.

What does the trackpad do on a MacBook?

The trackpad on a MacBook is basically an internal mouse with extended functions. You can use the Mac trackpad gestures to click, tap, swipe, slide, open Notification Center, and more. However, you may experience MacBook trackpad issues, such as when it does not click or respond.

Why won’t my MacBook Pro connect to my mouse?

If you have connected a wireless or a USB mouse, your Mac may ignore the built-in trackpad. Besides that, your MacBook may try to connect to wireless devices via Bluetooth, thinking they are a wireless mouse even if they are a keyboard or a printer. So, within System Preferences, select Bluetooth → click on the Turn Bluetooth Off button.