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How do I reset my MacBook Pro keyboard and trackpad?
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- Shut down your machine. Yes, all the way down, not sleep or logging out.
- Press the power button and then press command-option-p-r.
- Hold those keys down until your Mac reboots again and you hear the startup chime.
- Let go of the keys and let your Mac reboot normally.
Why is my trackpad on my Mac not working?
If the MacBook trackpad not working is an issue for you, the easiest fix is to plug in an external trackpad or mouse to your Mac. The first thing to do is check if your version of macOS needs an update. It may even be that your system is overworked, and the trackpad is unable to keep up with your clicks and commands.
Why is my Mac not letting me click on anything?
If the click failure is occurring on a MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro then often rebooting and putting the Mac to sleep and then waking it up again after a few minutes seems to resolve the issue: Open the MacBook lid and use the computer as normal, the mouse / trackpad should click as usual again.
What to do if your MacBook Pro trackpad is not working?
In some cases, if your MacBook Pro trackpad isn’t working, you can try to disable Force Click to fix the issue: 1 Open System Preferences in your Applications folder 2 Click Trackpad 3 Navigate to the Point & Click tab 4 Uncheck the Force Click option
Why is my keyboard not working on my MacBook?
If both your MacBook keyboard and trackpad aren’t working, then there are a few possible problems that might be causing the issue: hardware and software. Here are a few more tips to test before taking your MacBook into an Authorized Apple Service Provider.
Why is my keyboard and trackpad not working?
Just this morning, while performing routine tasks online, my trackpad and keyboard suddenly stopped working. Resetting the PRAM/SMC has not helped. Only an external mouse and keyboard works now. What are my options? Posted on Jun 23, 2018 6:18 AM Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
What to do when your keyboard doesn’t work?
Try starting up in Safe Mode by holding down the Shift key on startup. This will disable any extensions that may have been inadvertently installed. If it does start up and run OK, you know it is a software issue. Also try starting up in repair mode by holding down the R key and run Disk Utilities.