Check MacBook Pro Battery When Trackpad Stops Clicking
MacBook Pro users are all too familiar with a trackpad that doesn’t click properly. Sometimes it just wears out. Check your MacBook battery for swelling before making any costly repairs.
In MacIssues, they list many reasons why your trackpad might stop working. Believe it or not, it could be a battery. Batteries often swell with age, and since some models have the battery directly below the trackpad, this bulge presses on the trackpad.
All you have to do is remove the battery, plug the laptop into the wall, and see if the problem persists. Places like Other World Computing sell batteries and show you how to remove them . Follow the link for other reasons why your trackpad might fail.
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