What to do if the touchpad on your laptop quits working by KT-AL April 12, 2022 Post by: KT-AL April 12, 2022 Share 0FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail 355 When your laptop’s touchpad stops responding to your fingers, you’ve got a problem. Have you ever tried to use a Windows PC without a mouse, touchpad, or other pointing device? It’s all but impossible. If the problem just started, reboot your computer and see if that fixes it. Yes, I know that’s painfully obvious, but it’s the standard operating procedure and in the heat of the moment it’s easy to overlook the obvious. If that doesn’t work, try these solutions. First, make sure you haven’t accidentally disabled the touchpad. In all likelihood, a key combination will toggle the touchpad on and off. It usually involves holding down the Fn key—typically near one of the lower corners of the keyboard—while pressing another key. But what other key should you press? It’s probably one of the function keys F1 through F12, although it might be something else. Examine the keyboard, paying particular attention to the little icons (usually blue) on some keys. Look for an icon that suggests if it affects the touchpad. Unfortunately, not all touchpad icons are easy to figure out. I didn’t spot the one on my old Lenovo X220. I found it by searching online using the model name and number plus “disable the touchpad.” The answer, by the way, was F8. I had to search for the answer again for my newer Lenovo Yoga 920, which it was F6. If you can’t guess the icon, I suggest you do the same. If that doesn’t fix the problem, check the touchpad settings. In Windows 7 or 8, go to the Start menu or the search charm and type mouse settings. Select Change mouse settings—there are other options that are very similar, so pick the one with that exact wording. In Windows 10, click the Windows key and go to Settings > Devices > Touchpad. This brings you to the Touchpad settings page where you can confirm the touchpad is enabled, as well as check other options. Check your laptop’s Touchpad settings to make sure the touchpad is enabled and check its other settings while you’re at it. If that doesn’t help, you may need a new driver. Go to your laptop manufacturer’s website and search for your model number and the words touchpad driver. See if there’s a driver you can download and install. If none of these suggestions work then you’ve got a hardware problem. Assuming you’re not ready to try to repair it yourself, you have two options: You can send the laptop to a shop for repairs or buy an external mouse and use that in its place. You Might Also Like How to disinfect a filthy laptop Looking to learn something new in retirement? Find an age-friendly university The 26 highest-paying jobs that let you work from anywhere around the world How to use Boot Camp to install Windows on your Mac Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail KT-AL Hey there, I am not in competition with anyone but myself. My goal is to improve myself continuously. B.G previous post How to add or upgrade your laptop’s SSD next post How to use Boot Camp to install Windows on your Mac You may also like How to disinfect a filthy laptop April 12, 2022 How to use Windows 11’s power mode to speed up your notebook’s... April 12, 2022 How to convert a laptop into a desktop computer April 12, 2022 How to turn off the touchpad on your laptop April 12, 2022 Use this secret Windows software to adjust the color and brightness of... April 12, 2022 How to use Boot Camp to install Windows on your Mac April 12, 2022 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ