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Title: Macbook trackpad problem
Post by: j rake on November 28, 2010, 10:34:16 PM: The track pad on my macbook isn't working very well. I'm unable to scroll on 8/9ths of it (only the very top right part of the track pad works).

Any idea how I can get the rest of it to work without using screwdrivers, installing software, etc.?

(I already tried punching it, and that didn't work.)
Title: Re: Macbook trackpad problem
Post by: FP TC etc. on November 28, 2010, 10:39:52 PM: Just use a USB mouse. :ck:
Title: Re: Macbook trackpad problem
Post by: j rake on November 28, 2010, 10:41:52 PM: Quote from: FP TC etc. on November 28, 2010, 10:39:52 PM
Just use a USB mouse. :ck:

I prefer my lap top to be on my lap, and my knee cap sucks as a mouse pad.

I'd really like to use the track pad if possible.
Title: Re: Macbook trackpad problem
Post by: FP TC etc. on November 28, 2010, 10:43:24 PM: Quote from: j rake on November 28, 2010, 10:41:52 PM
Quote from: FP TC etc. on November 28, 2010, 10:39:52 PM
Just use a USB mouse. :ck:

I prefer my lap top to be on my lap, and my knee cap sucks as a mouse pad.

I'd really like to use the track pad if possible.

WELL WHAT DO I LOOK LIKE A rough ridin' INTERWEBS ENGINEER OR SOMETHING!?
Title: Re: Macbook trackpad problem
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Title: Re: Macbook trackpad problem
Post by: WillieWatanabe on November 28, 2010, 11:03:39 PM: cant wait till Hemmy sees this.
Title: Re: Macbook trackpad problem
Post by: j rake on November 28, 2010, 11:05:55 PM: After spending considerable time researching this issue, I have determined that my track pad has "dead spots." Hopefully this information will be the "break in the case" needed to get to the bottom of this.
Title: Re: Macbook trackpad problem
Post by: j rake on November 28, 2010, 11:09:48 PM: Quote from: WillieWannabe on November 28, 2010, 11:03:39 PM
cant wait till Hemmy sees this.

OK, now the entire track pad is not functioning properly.

I'm thinking maybe it had a stroke? :dunno:
Title: Re: Macbook trackpad problem
Post by: Saulbadguy on November 29, 2010, 08:44:20 AM: It's broken. Do you have an AppleCare plan?
Title: Re: Macbook trackpad problem
Post by: j rake on November 29, 2010, 08:59:25 AM: No AppleCare plan, at least I don't think. Probably threw away the receipt and the box.

Bought it at Best Buy in February, though. Should be under some sort of warranty?
Title: Re: Macbook trackpad problem
Post by: pissclams on November 29, 2010, 09:04:53 AM: Quote from: j rake on November 29, 2010, 08:59:25 AM
No AppleCare plan, at least I don't think. Probably threw away the receipt and the box.

Bought it at Best Buy in February, though. Should be under some sort of warranty?

go buy applecare. you have up to one year after purchase to get it, although the machine itself is warrantied for 1 year so you probably won't need it for this issue.
Title: Re: Macbook trackpad problem
Post by: j rake on November 29, 2010, 09:08:21 AM: Thanks guys. Appreciate the help. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Macbook trackpad problem
Post by: hemmy on November 29, 2010, 06:52:17 PM: :lurk:
Title: Re: Macbook trackpad problem
Post by: j rake on November 29, 2010, 07:08:33 PM: I don't get it. Is Hemmy some sort of a trackpad expert? :pray:

Parts of my track pad (one word or two?) are starting to come back to life, but it goes in and out. Still far from fully functioning, and it may never work the same again. But I'm holding out hope that I won't have to send it away to Mac Headquarters for a 2 1/2 week vacation.

EDIT: OK, this is weird. Now it's back to fully functioning. Did Hemmy send some sort of signal to my Mac through the interwebs? :surprised:

EDIT pt. 2: NOT fully functioning. But working better.
Title: Re: Macbook trackpad problem
Post by: WillieWatanabe on November 29, 2010, 07:15:04 PM: sounds like you have weird fingers. jmHo.
Title: Re: Macbook trackpad problem
Post by: jtksu on November 29, 2010, 07:18:34 PM: Is it possible that you are having a stroke? May want to get that checked out.
Title: Re: Macbook trackpad problem
Post by: j rake on November 29, 2010, 07:27:07 PM: Quote from: jtksu on November 29, 2010, 07:18:34 PM
Is it possible that you are having a stroke? May want to get that checked out.

Is it possible that you've posted in every single thread on this message board?