How to Fix Trackpad on Macbook Pro

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In this video I show you how to fix your trackpad on your Macbook if the click is not working. I also explain why the click fails over time. Most of the time it is wear and tear on the button underneath the trackpad that causes the malfunction. This repair will work on Macbook Pro or Air with a silver trackpad. It won't work on newer macs (2015 and newer) with ForceTouch.
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  • @marilyncosta4654
    @marilyncosta46544 жыл бұрын

    I hope you take a great deal of comfort in knowing that a little old lady, (70) stuck in the house due to covid was able to fix her trackpad in her 2011 Macbook Pro. I lost a few teeny screws along the way, but I was able to get it pretty much back together and it actually works. I don't know how long it will work, but at least I can now retrieve information that I really needed. YOU ARE A GENIUS! THANKS SO VERY MUCH.

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    4 жыл бұрын

    I just read your comment to my family. I’m so happy you got it working and took time to write back. Thanks! Congratulations on fixing you Mac!

  • @marilyncosta4654

    @marilyncosta4654

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@FrugalRepair I re-read my comment and realized that my fingers are not genius material, so I corrected my typo. My comp is still working well. Thanks again!

  • @denniss599
    @denniss599 Жыл бұрын

    thanks......your instructions were clear and easy to follow and you made my wife HAPPY....the repair went well and mission accomplished......and right before this she was crying out "I need a new computer"......LOL so my marriage is back on track LOL

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    Жыл бұрын

    Congrats on the repair! Thanks for letting me know.

  • @rodeliusz
    @rodeliusz2 жыл бұрын

    Just by watching the first few seconds, you can already tell that this man not only wants to share his knowledge, but he does so generously. Thanks for saving me a visit to the technician.

  • @Joshuasitoo
    @Joshuasitoo5 жыл бұрын

    thaaanks dude! I was panicking about my touchpad not reacting to my fingers. My gf found your video and showed it to me. I start fixing my macbook right away, and it helped!! Thank you!!!!!!!

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    5 жыл бұрын

    That is awesome to hear! Glad the video helped and you got it fixed.

  • @crazycuts6891
    @crazycuts68914 жыл бұрын

    Wow, this is the first video that I've watched on repairing trackpads. And you sir, just saved me a trip to the Apple Store, thank you very much. This was THE most precise breakdown of the Macbook repair that I needed. So please keep up the good work.

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Glad to know it helped.

  • @johnbarker7454
    @johnbarker74545 жыл бұрын

    Worked!!! I have tried two trackpads off ebay to repair my late 2008-early 2009 macbook pro. Both replacements left me without the ability to click, or to click and drag, or to click and drag to highlight. I used a razor blade to pull up the button and move it slightly down and to the left and it works perfectly now. I had to use another video with steps to remove my trackpad since it is a different model but the removal of the button to move it is the same. So much frustration and many hours of troubleshooting and reading forums. If only I had found your video first!! Thank you, thank you, thank you so much.

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    5 жыл бұрын

    That is great to hear! Thanks for letting us know about your success. I had been swapping out trackpads for a while until I stopped to figure out why none of the buttons were working and made the discovery. Glad it helped!

  • @Tarpon65
    @Tarpon65 Жыл бұрын

    Cannot say thank you enough. My mid-2012 15" was acting up again. I had replaced the trackpad around 1-1/2 years ago, and was not going to bother changing again, I was going to start shopping for a "new to me" refurbished MacBook Pro. Followed your steps, cleaned a bit of green corrosion of the button and the trackpad, slightly offset the button, and things are working smooth again.

  • @leoos3497
    @leoos3497 Жыл бұрын

    I cant thank you enough mate! It has passed 5 years since you posted this tutorial and it is still spot on! I was really afraid to damage the contact plates but with a lot of cautious I made it. Cleaned a little with isopropyl alcohol and it worked like a charm. Cheers mate!

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations! That’s great to hear.

  • @jonnyzi
    @jonnyzi6 жыл бұрын

    dude went a full 60 seconds without blinking... great video tho, learned a lot. thanks!

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    6 жыл бұрын

    Glad to know it was helpful, thanks!

  • @antiquarian1773

    @antiquarian1773

    5 жыл бұрын

    he is a robot

  • @a.s.l711

    @a.s.l711

    5 жыл бұрын

    thats why he cant repair stuffs, he dont miss a thing.

  • @crillexz7436

    @crillexz7436

    3 жыл бұрын

    What if he blinked the same time as u

  • @DaRkStAr317

    @DaRkStAr317

    3 жыл бұрын

    Kinda creepy Tbh looks non human

  • @user-eb3iy6xz6t
    @user-eb3iy6xz6t Жыл бұрын

    This solved my problem. The video is comprehensive, to the point, and clearly pinpoints the problem and its solution. One of these rare internet nuggets. Thank you so much. Note: I was able to reasonably pull the tape off with my nail without tearing it apart, so its even easier than in the video.

  • @goesbysteve
    @goesbysteve4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. Great instructions and very well filmed too. I was able to fix the trackpad in my ten year old MacBook Pro. So grateful.

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Congratulations on getting yours repaired.

  • @LayGraPhix
    @LayGraPhix4 жыл бұрын

    People like u are the reason this world was created. Thank u

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your kind words.

  • @Lilliputian63
    @Lilliputian636 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video. Professionally done, very clear explanations, and it partially solved my problem. I ended up having to back the click adjustment screw all the way until it didn't click, then minutely adjusted it tighter until the moment...it worked! I also found what looked like some kind of oxidization, which I scraped off. That did the trick! Thanks for this.

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your encouraging words! I'm glad you were able to get it working with the adjustment screw and cleaning it up.

  • @SucculentFever
    @SucculentFever2 жыл бұрын

    I was about to purchase a track pad but after watching your video I saved myself some money and time. Worked perfectly. Took me 2 minutes to remove the button and put it back on

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear!

  • @MarcusPapadopoulos-n2e
    @MarcusPapadopoulos-n2e4 күн бұрын

    I followed your video and was able to get my track pad working again. Thanks for the detailed instructions!

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    4 күн бұрын

    Congratulations!

  • @Gr95dc
    @Gr95dc2 жыл бұрын

    This seriously solved the problem!!! If I only had tried this so much time ago... If you see my comment and you're doubting on doing this, do it! It's worth it

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    2 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations!

  • @quinametin
    @quinametin4 жыл бұрын

    I've just finished my repair. You are awsome! It was my second trackpad and still not working ok. Your fix did the job. Thx a lot

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear that you fixed it!

  • @michaelhinchliffe9688
    @michaelhinchliffe96883 жыл бұрын

    Good video. It would be worth mentioning that the trackpad can also malfunction if the MBP battery below it is beginning to swell. I did the repair described here, to no effect so bought a new trackpad, which still didn't work properly because of the battery problem I hadn't suspected. A pity because changing the battery would likely have solved the problem straight out.

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, a swelled battery can also be a culprit. Thanks!

  • @travelingwanderluster

    @travelingwanderluster

    3 жыл бұрын

    This was the same issue I had. Thanks for bringing it up here. Great video by the way!

  • @sligovolts
    @sligovolts5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! I had bought two trackpads replacements from Amazon and was taking my time to fix them. Somehow stumbled upon your video while searching for something else. Now I have two perfectly functional macbooks and two new trackpads that I'll sell. Cheers!

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    5 жыл бұрын

    That is so great to hear that you got them repaired!

  • @jtbtabimono
    @jtbtabimono3 жыл бұрын

    Another successful repair here, and extremely grateful for sharing this with us. I've bought a secondhand one and the only issue was this trackpad where right click worked fine but the main left click worked occasionally but most of the time, had to be pressed really hard to register any click. I was nearly going to buy a replacement trackpad and researching the replacing procedures when I found your video by chance. It now works perfectly and saved me the extra expense!! I'm so happy thank you so much!!

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    3 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations!

  • @TM86880
    @TM868803 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this! I'm really shocked at how easy it is to 'repair' these models of Macs.

  • @thomastrololo1
    @thomastrololo14 жыл бұрын

    This fixed my 2009 macbook pro trackpad. Drag and drop works again. Thanks!

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Love to hear you fixed it.

  • @chipvdrum
    @chipvdrum10 ай бұрын

    Just fixed my sisters old 2009 MBP that wouldn't register a click. Big thanks man, now she can get all of her old data off of it and we can donate it locally. Subscribed!

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    10 ай бұрын

    Great to hear, congratulations!

  • @JeepSec
    @JeepSec4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video. I have an old (Late 2008/Early 2009) MBP that still sees a fair amount of use, although the trackpad quit working a couple years ago. I had checked around on getting it fixed, and it would have cost a fortune, so I'd just been using a cheap USB Mouse. I randomly stumbled upon this video, followed it closely, and now have an MBP trackpad that works like new. Thank you!

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    4 жыл бұрын

    That is great to hear! Congratulations on fixing it.

  • @marysuchopar1204
    @marysuchopar12043 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sooooooo much for this video. You are a very clear and concise instructor. Your visuals are very easy to follow and your pace is on point to allow a start and stop tutorial. I have told all my facebook friends about your tutorials.

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    3 жыл бұрын

    Aww, thank you!

  • @lifeincanada1591
    @lifeincanada15914 жыл бұрын

    This is really awesome! Thank you so much, bro! Its been 5 years since my MB 2009 trackpad lost its click function. Thank you again! God bless you more!

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Congratulations on getting it repaired. I figured this out after replacing so many whole trackpads. Happy to share the info.

  • @KennyZhuoMingLU
    @KennyZhuoMingLU5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the great video. I have mine fixed following your instructions. One minor difference is that I did not "shift" and paste the clicker to the right. I use a pencil eraser to clean the metal rings and put the clicker right back to where it is.

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome to hear! Thanks for posting and letting us know.

  • @eduquick
    @eduquick2 жыл бұрын

    My Macbook Aluminum 2008 wasn't working the trackpad click since 2016, i've been using the magic mouse, then, I watched your video and just tried. I have a trackpad again! :) Thank you very much!

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    2 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on the repair!

  • @donnatonkin1093
    @donnatonkin10932 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, soooo much. Your precise visual and audio directions were easy to follow and my husband and I successfully 'fixed' the trackpad problem with your instruction/direction. With appreciation......

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s so great to hear!

  • @redhd161
    @redhd1614 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for taking the time to post this clip. I followed the instructions and it worked perfectly.

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    4 жыл бұрын

    That is so great to hear! Congratulations on the repair.

  • @richice007
    @richice0075 ай бұрын

    Brilliant... this worked for me. Before you would literally thump the trackpad to make it work, now its back to normal. Great video, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    5 ай бұрын

    Congrats on the repair!

  • @billdripps4810
    @billdripps48106 жыл бұрын

    Informative. Thanks!

  • @AudreyOnChords
    @AudreyOnChords2 жыл бұрын

    it worked for me! thank you so much! 😄it was hard to fix the sensibility but I finally got it for the left click, the right one is not clicking well but I changed my option so I can touch with 2 fingers instead of the right click

  • @bidders77
    @bidders775 жыл бұрын

    fixed my 2011 macbook with this tip, great stuff

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome to hear!

  • @scottjones6198
    @scottjones61984 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much for this video. My laptop is a slightly different model with some small differences inside, such as 3 screws for the battery, and the trackpad connection to the logic board is covered up by the RAM slots, so I had to disconnect the trackpad with the very thin connector. But otherwise your walkthrough worked great and I really appreciate it. Liked and subscribed!

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    4 жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome to hear! Great job on the repair and improvising!

  • @coubron
    @coubron5 жыл бұрын

    Nice! The problem with mine was the gray piece itself. There was a black circle on it, like rust or something. So I scratched it with the blade and put some circuit board cleaner on it until it got all gray again. Now it's working. Thanks for the video!

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Great to hear you figured it out and got it working again!

  • @ottavioforte
    @ottavioforte4 жыл бұрын

    BEFORE DISASSEMBLY: On the trackpad back middle bottom there is a large tri-wing screw used to adjust the travel of the pad as you press to activate the button. That screw does become lose with age and many pressings of the pad. I adjusted that first to see if that would suffice to resolve the contact problem. It worked this time! I then sealed the adjusting screw with clear tape, in case it becomes lose.

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    4 жыл бұрын

    Making a change to the adjustment screw works because it is putting more pressure on the button on the trackpad (giving just a little more metal-metal contact when the trackpad is depressed for a click). It doesn't take care of the underlying issue. The wear and tear on the metal contact points still exists which is why I recommend what I do in the video.

  • @ottavioforte
    @ottavioforte4 жыл бұрын

    Very clever repair and teaching of underlying causes.

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @matiasbessi3386
    @matiasbessi33864 жыл бұрын

    This worked for me man, thank you very much! I did this repair on a macbook white 7,1 mid 2010. The physical clicking (pressing the button) was working good, but it was only registering the "middle" click or the main one, not the bottom corners clickings (pressing) right nor left.

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    4 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on the repair!

  • @sensoon55
    @sensoon556 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!! Very helpful

  • @katsumiyamada5992
    @katsumiyamada59924 жыл бұрын

    You saved me a lot thank you sir!! I was gonna get the new part but hey, trackpad works like a new!

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’m so happy to hear! Great job!

  • @brucetaylor1
    @brucetaylor16 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for this video. My trackpad was requiring a lot of force to click, and this was a simple and effective fix! Thanks!!

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    6 жыл бұрын

    That is great to hear! Congrats for getting it repaired!

  • @radicalstall6545

    @radicalstall6545

    5 жыл бұрын

    what i did was blowing into and it worked (not only one time)

  • @andreiacalhau4149

    @andreiacalhau4149

    5 жыл бұрын

    Did it make the "click" sound before? Mine doesn't seem to make and I do need a lot of force to click too! I need to try this.

  • @CarolFeasterbock
    @CarolFeasterbock3 жыл бұрын

    After reading the comments, I read that some people were just pushing down on the trackpad and putting alcohol along the edge and dried on cool with a hair dryer. It worked!!!! I am so happy! No need to take it apart for me. (My spill was not big, only a few drops)

  • @hein278
    @hein2785 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video! I bought a trackpad replacement which did not even work then I found your video and the old one is behaving as good as new.

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! That is great to hear you fixed it!

  • @STvEnavaANF
    @STvEnavaANF4 жыл бұрын

    THANKSSSSS!!!!! YOU SAVED ME TO SPEND A LOT OF MONEEEEY!

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Congratulations on the repair.

  • @steves365

    @steves365

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah $15 for a new one on aliexpress.

  • @lujainaakz1630
    @lujainaakz16305 жыл бұрын

    Guys sometimes it's just dirt and sticky food lefted while you ate something on your Mac😂, I used a piece of thick plastic bag and slowly moved it around the area and BOME it worked!!

  • @UweHees
    @UweHees2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. You just made my day. I applied this repair to a 2012 Macbook Pro. It did not seem to be worn as much as yours but anyway it worked.

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    2 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on the repair!

  • @uhlala.belleza
    @uhlala.belleza11 күн бұрын

    2024 fixing my MacBook Pro mid 2009 trackpad and it’s done. Thanks!

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    10 күн бұрын

    Congratulations!

  • @vanessawarren683
    @vanessawarren6834 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you so much. I was really worried I had to go out and purchase a new MacBook. Repair process was truly quick and effortless, even with no experience!

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    4 жыл бұрын

    So great to hear!

  • @julessanchez9216
    @julessanchez92165 жыл бұрын

    Great video ! I found you after taking the cover off our MacBook Pro three times. Actually my main problem was the mouse pad, cleaned it, tried adjusting the screw for pad, but still had problems. Then I watched you remove that tape with a razor, so I got the razor out, such a small operation, lol. But after removing the tape and button to a different location and putting everything back together, then turning it back on, it worked GREAT ! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge ! You now have a new subscriber !

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome to hear that you got it fixed! I’m glad sharing what the underlying problem is helped you. A lot of people seem to recommend cleaning or adjusting the screw. But most times it is the wear and tear on those contact points so moving it over a little will do the trick. Tightening the adjustment screw may work (for a time) but it is not dealing with the underlying issue, the worn down contact points.

  • @robertobarros7737
    @robertobarros77376 жыл бұрын

    Mine is a late 2013. Worked PERFECTLY !!! THANKS A BUNCH !!

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    6 жыл бұрын

    That is awesome to hear! Great job!

  • @ipsinghification
    @ipsinghification6 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks , i fixed my trackpad click after watching your tutorial . great well done .

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    6 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear that you got yours fixed!

  • @POSLifeline1
    @POSLifeline13 жыл бұрын

    Excellent and to the point. Fixed my trackpad! Woot! (2012 MacBook Pro pre-retina)

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!

  • @jll3783
    @jll37834 жыл бұрын

    Omg omg it worked save me some money. You’re awesome

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    4 жыл бұрын

    So great to hear!

  • @kennyerickvargas9873
    @kennyerickvargas98735 жыл бұрын

    Hey Mr. Reese just wanted to tell you that you save my life. thank you so much for this video, I was about to cry I have some editing to do for my client and things happen that my trackpad wont function, but with you quick tutorial everything back to normal..thank u thank u so much😊😊😊

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing! That is encouraging to hear. So glad you gave new life to your trackpad. Great job!

  • @genolexismusic983
    @genolexismusic9833 жыл бұрын

    The kitchen magnet tip is genius. Thank you.

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    3 жыл бұрын

    So happy you liked it!

  • @savethewp7048
    @savethewp70483 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Thru your method i managed to fix my Late 2008 Macbook trackpad! But mine was working normally after 3 days disconnected

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you got it working!

  • @rosannafrith
    @rosannafrith4 жыл бұрын

    I couldn’t concentrate because you remind me so much of Fred Armisen and that my friend, is a big compliment

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! You’ll have to introduce me to him.

  • @Astavyastataa

    @Astavyastataa

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@FrugalRepair check out “Portlandia”! He’s in that and he’s pretty funny in that.

  • @sheepbaba
    @sheepbaba4 жыл бұрын

    Superb, Thanks!!!! My Trackpad has been rubbish for about 4 years. I tried adjusting the grub screw and it has a small effect for a short while before becoming worse. Now it is like new. Hurrah!!!! Universal Blessings :)

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear! Congrats on the repair. Now that you’ve addressed the underlying issue you should be good for a long time.

  • @sheepbaba

    @sheepbaba

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@FrugalRepair The sticky stuff was so gooey and slippy. I hope it stays in place. Thanks again!

  • @Brockthedog315
    @Brockthedog3156 жыл бұрын

    You are a king. Thanks! My 2009 works again!

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    6 жыл бұрын

    That is awesome to hear! Let me know if you need any other help with your mac.

  • @johnny88kuo
    @johnny88kuo4 жыл бұрын

    You are amazing .It works for my 2010 mbp trackpad.

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    4 жыл бұрын

    That’s great to hear!

  • @Being_Joe
    @Being_Joe4 жыл бұрын

    I am going to try this tomorrow. My girlfriends 2009 MBP have this problem. I was thinking it might be a old battery swelling up but this is a cheaper fix if this is the cause.

  • @izzzzzz6

    @izzzzzz6

    4 жыл бұрын

    Did it work? (as i click furiously) About to try this on two macbooks right now. Does this guy have a patrion page?

  • @darkbeach72

    @darkbeach72

    3 жыл бұрын

    I remember the old swollen battery problem. I don't think the newer models do that so much.

  • @Being_Joe

    @Being_Joe

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@darkbeach72 Actually had to have my 2016 MBP serviced for a swollen battery.

  • @footballkid7693
    @footballkid76934 жыл бұрын

    Worked like a charm! Thank you!

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @SudhirBaujee
    @SudhirBaujee4 жыл бұрын

    Your hands are as stable as a surgeon. Well done chap!! my very best to you..

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @enolaholmes3309
    @enolaholmes33094 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the vid. Can I just add what my solution was without opening the back of my Macbook Air. Only the right click was working, no matter what I tried - even using an external mouse - it didn't work. I looked this problem up and found out that sometimes a bluetooth connected device like a magic trackpad can suddenly interfere with the trackpad on the laptop. Turned out there was a bluetooth connected apple mouse hidden in some drawer that was still switched on. I turned it off and problem solved. You can also try turning off the bluetooth on you laptop and see if that works!

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment! Yes, a hidden bluetooth mouse can get you. Great to hear you figured it out!

  • @SebastianSpielvogel

    @SebastianSpielvogel

    4 жыл бұрын

    I watched the video and thought it was very helpful until I read your comment and realized my issue too was only related to one side of my touchpad. And yes, I had my apple mouse in my backpacks outer pouch and it was activated. Since this is a very recent discovery, I can only hope that that was the solution, but will add another follow up comment in a few days, (hopefully) to confirm. :)

  • @eyebidder
    @eyebidder2 жыл бұрын

    IMPORTANT NOTE! Sometimes when the battery is old or has overheated it will expand under the track pad and consequently restrict the movement of the track pad up & down or not able to click. Once you remove the battery and see that the back of it has expanded it's time to replace that battery ASAP. New batteries arrive flat and will not restrict the clicking of the track pad. Amazon stocks a lot of them. :)

  • @derekbond3512

    @derekbond3512

    Жыл бұрын

    This is a handy tip to keep in mind, thanks for pointing this out.

  • @beberinho
    @beberinho5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, very useful ! I was going to order a new trackpad, but now it's fixed. Saved me 30 bucks.

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    5 жыл бұрын

    Great job! Thanks for posting.

  • @bsmuds
    @bsmuds4 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU! I bought a MacBook super cheap because the track pad wasn’t working. I was able to fix it with this video, and now I am going to sell it for a profit! Thank you!!

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh yeah! Thanks for letting me know. That’s awesome!

  • @TheSprouselover4ever
    @TheSprouselover4ever6 жыл бұрын

    apple repaired the trackpad strip for me, and my trackpad and keyboard are still being unresponsive. would you suggest me to try to replace the strip again or replace the trackpad overall?

  • @tomfrantz
    @tomfrantz3 жыл бұрын

    BEST video. Got it. The guy is such a great teacher. 10X better than the other videos

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    3 жыл бұрын

    So glad to hear the video helped! One reason I made this video is that many others weren’t getting to the underlying problem.

  • @tomfrantz

    @tomfrantz

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FrugalRepair It is so much better than many many videos on KZread. The details, without all the trying to loosen the battery and so on. I appreciate your; sound quality, picture quality, teaching ability, and clarity. Five stars.

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you for your encouraging words!

  • @NevetsZA
    @NevetsZA10 ай бұрын

    PERFECT! Once you explained how the touchpad mechanism works, all I did was press it hard a few times and it started working again!

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    10 ай бұрын

    Awesome! Congratulations.

  • @MrOscarsheepdog
    @MrOscarsheepdog5 жыл бұрын

    Excellent result! Thank you for saving me time and money.. In no time at all my 2009 macbook pro is back to normal. Now to fix the CD drive . . . . .

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Congrats on fixing it!

  • @CartwAalbiel
    @CartwAalbiel3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video! This wasn't even my issue but you were the only video I found that had a clear explanation of tools needed instead of saying "tri-wing" like that's something people routinely have...

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad I could help!

  • @beecraayenstein5077
    @beecraayenstein50775 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Stay blessed. I just fixed something.

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    5 жыл бұрын

    So great to hear! Thanks for posting.

  • @alexquant1335
    @alexquant13355 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the straightforward tutorial. Saved me a few quid! :)

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    5 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear!

  • @dlm318
    @dlm3184 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video!!! it helped me! i order on amazon the tri wings tri wing screwdriver for the battery part.

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    4 жыл бұрын

    So great to hear! Thanks for commenting.

  • @TheFamilyOffice
    @TheFamilyOffice5 жыл бұрын

    Hi Mate. Thankf for the video. My problem with the same MacBook is, that the „right/left-click“ doesn‘t work. Question: is the „Center-Button“ [which you‘ve repaired] the problem? Thanks - Thorsten, Greetings from Germany

  • @CarolEscher
    @CarolEscher3 жыл бұрын

    Great video! The quality is impeccable 👏🏻 impressive!

  • @adeliorenato12
    @adeliorenato125 жыл бұрын

    my macbook pro retina 15 mid 2015 keyboard keys after spill tea some keys are not working and told me a have to replace the key, trackpad and battery. Any suggestion Frugrepair.

  • @siouxsiecwb
    @siouxsiecwb5 жыл бұрын

    Wow!!! Thank you very much!! It worked like a charm! I was losing hope and now my trackpad feels like new!! Thanks again!!!

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wow, that is great to hear! Thanks for posting and congrats on the successful repair!

  • @andreai.7835
    @andreai.78353 жыл бұрын

    just repaired my macbook pro 13" mid 2012 thanks to your video! great tip, cheers!

  • @latricedouglas763
    @latricedouglas7636 жыл бұрын

    Thanks to you and this video my mac book is working perfectly again!!!

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    6 жыл бұрын

    I'm so happy to hear!

  • @TheMarshmallowpeep
    @TheMarshmallowpeep6 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Worked it out with my MacBook and now it’s working fine.

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    6 жыл бұрын

    That is awesome to hear! Thanks for sharing.

  • @sambarley7431
    @sambarley74313 жыл бұрын

    Really didn't think I'd be able to fix this. Your video saved my day! Thank you thank you thank you!

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s so awesome to hear! Congratulations.

  • @Samrsharp
    @Samrsharp5 жыл бұрын

    This fix worked perfectly for me. The suggestion to use a refrigerator magnet was clever, but several of my screws were not magnetic. Someone else suggested a pill organizer and that is very helpful. Thanks for this video. I wish I had tried this sooner.

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear you got it fixed! Thanks for sharing with us.

  • @gregallenphoto
    @gregallenphoto3 жыл бұрын

    I clicked the like button in the first 20 seconds. Thanks for speaking clearly without the extra jubberish.

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @aviarto
    @aviarto5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making this video. I was able to give this video a thumbs up now that my trackpad clicker is working again.

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    5 жыл бұрын

    That is so great to hear you fixed it! Congrats.

  • @clbcabral
    @clbcabral4 жыл бұрын

    Worked like a charm! Thanks man!

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    4 жыл бұрын

    So great to hear that you got it fixed!

  • @gdnrecords
    @gdnrecords5 жыл бұрын

    this video was a very valuable for us SUPER THANKS a LOT.

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I'm glad it helped.

  • @greatvedas
    @greatvedas3 жыл бұрын

    this is gold! thanks a ton for the tutorial mate.

  • @cultofdanpeach
    @cultofdanpeach3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the tutorial. I have some precision screwdrivers and have managed to get all of the screws out except the ones on the tracking pad itself. They're so tiny. Do you know what size I need?

  • @dominikkarkowski
    @dominikkarkowski4 жыл бұрын

    Youre my hero!! Thank you very much! It works perfectly! My trackpads click didn’t work at all for 5 years. I’m so happy I could fix it this easily! I also used some contact cleaner (just in case) subscribed!!

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sweet! Congratulations on getting it repaired. Latest video should come out this week. Hope you enjoy it! I got a 55” 4K someone was getting rid of and got it working with a sliver of tape.

  • @dominikkarkowski

    @dominikkarkowski

    4 жыл бұрын

    Interesting! I can’t wait to see it

  • @andreawachholtz5989
    @andreawachholtz59892 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sooooooo much!!!!!! I followed your video step by step and my MacBook Pro is fixed!!!! I needed to replace battery because I had a bulging battery and I also fixed my trackpad!

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    2 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on the repair!

  • @bobbytimonera3390
    @bobbytimonera33903 жыл бұрын

    Was planning to buy replacement, but thanks to this tutorial. Works!

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear you fixed yours!

  • @chrisboling2852
    @chrisboling28524 жыл бұрын

    Very clear instructions, thank you. My Mac is still under warranty so I didn’t o pen it up but it’s good to understand the details. Aloha and keep up the good work!

  • @davidhyde6503
    @davidhyde65032 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video. It helped me to make my old MacBook Pro work better again. A few months later it stopped working and was real hard to press on. I went to a local repair place and they showed me the battery was expanding and causing the track pad to not work. I replaced the battery and it is working again.

  • @tuncerylmaz7592
    @tuncerylmaz75925 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much.It just worked for me.I cleaned the button wit ipa and placed it at the same place.It saved me some money .Really no need to change the track pad.THANK YOU Again

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    5 жыл бұрын

    That is awesome to hear!

  • @liamoey8940
    @liamoey89405 жыл бұрын

    Worked!!! Thanks to you and this video my mac book is working perfectly again. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    5 жыл бұрын

    That is so great to hear! Thanks for commenting and letting us know about your success.

  • @lynndarcey7161
    @lynndarcey71614 жыл бұрын

    Hi, thanks for the very detailed instructions. I missed your referral of the toolkit. I thought my screwdrivers would work, but the Phillips head is not small enough. I have a MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013)

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hope you can repair it. The link is in the video description.

  • @diogo2754
    @diogo27544 жыл бұрын

    Thank you from Brazil !

  • @FrugalRepair

    @FrugalRepair

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Diogo! Thanks for your comment.

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