Jun 30, 2010 #1 Hello, I have a 13" MacBook Pro, Purchased in February 2010. Surface Laptop 2 Trackpad not working, erratic, slow Hello, I just bought the Surface Laptop 2 yesterday and in a few hours after using it I am having problems: 1.) 15. Mid 2010 MacBook … Erratic trackpad after High Sierra installation … Noticed that the trackpad worked ok if the internet wifi was turned off … Changed internet wifi channel from 5G WiFi to 2.4G and trackpad seems to be working ok for now. MacBook Pro trackpad issues. Macbook Pro Trackpad Erratic Cursor Dance was described in our article, here the fix is shown on Podcast. 0. Tried s/w on s/w off, plug unplug, pram, pram and pram again - screamed a bit cried a bit; all to no avail! Troubleshooting Erratic Mouse & Trackpad Behavior on a Mac by Ditching Input plist Files. Oct 17, 2013 - Macbook Pro Trackpad erratic cursor dance is quite common and we said before that the reason is moisture plus dirt. Erratic Keyboard and Trackpad repair For Macbook Pro Retina early 2015 - Duration: ... How to quickly fix your MacBook Pro touchpad trackpad that is misbehaving for FREE - Duration: 11:25. You might want to read the article here. ... (in a MacBook Pro 17 replacing DVD drive with an adapter, which is very close to the bluetooth module). It is moving around the screen, clicking and scrolling all of its own accord. Then the trackpad and the keyboard wouldn't work. The trackpad is slow to response or not so responsive. I had an Acer Spin 5 laptop and a Macbook Pro before and their trackpads were very smooth and responsive; 2.) Disable MacBook trackpad when using a mouse. The trackpad on my 13" Macbook Pro has started acting erratically the last couple of days. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. hogstakes. The trackpad of my macbook pro (3 years old) is acting erratically. last updated – posted 2017-Feb-7, 12:04 pm AEST posted 2017-Feb-7, 12:04 pm AEST User #50151 26998 posts. There might be a problem with your power adapter. The trackpad pointer on my wife’s MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2015, MacOS Mojave) is out of control. 1; 2 . There are no scratch marks or damage to the keyboard or trackpad that I can see. Macbook Pro trackpad is extremely erratic. Joined Jan 6, 2013 Messages 5 Reaction score 0 Points 1. Today once agian the trackpad/cursor are acting on their own and it is now apparent that the issues happen only when the Mac is plugged in. Disconnect it from your MacBook Pro and see if your cursor still jumps around while you type. Indeed, your trackpad can be used to slide, click, tap and swipe – which makes simple navigation and ease-of-use for most Mac users. Fix Crazy/Jumping Cursor on a MacBook (Pro) June 17th, 2014 - IT (1 min) A couple of days ago, my baby managed to take a jab at my laptop (several actually), and hit the both keyboard and the trackpad. Dec 30, 2014 - Macbook Pro Trackpad erratic cursor dance is quite common and here is the fix for the most people's issues. HT203171 Trackpad/cursor erratic when MacBook Pro plugged in. It will work normally for a short while, but then it will move VERY fast for a quick second, or just jump to a different part of the screen. I solved it by covering the drive in foil tape (the kind used to … I'm unable to update that post so I will place the actual solution here for reference. April 14, 2019. Archive View Return to standard view. My MacBook's touchpad went wrong this morning. Try removing rings or bracelets and see whether the jumpy or erratic behaviour disappears. Fortunately, I resolved it with an "imperfect" solution (will explain why later). I have had trackpad issues and have followed the advice of the community. Macbook Pro; Erratic, Unstable, Jerky Trackpad Cursor – Update – Solved. It's randomly clicking (which might cause me to switch programs), right-clicking and even once my screen even showed the swiping animation as if I was trying to switch to a different desktop. Check the power adapter you're using with your Mac. "I have the jerky/jumpy trackpad problem with my June 2007 MacBook Pro 2.4Ghz. Until something better comes along, a mouse is the best way to control any computer over the long term. "I notice that my trackpad is completely erratic. Macbook Pro; Trackpad pointer behavior erratic. Some MacBook Pro, MacBook and MacBook Air owners have experienced problems with the keyboard, trackpad, speakers, USB-C, and more. ... After sitting on the charger for about 8 hours, the fan started running and it booted up, albeit slowly, with erratic fan behavior. I've never had any problems with it until earlier today. Eratic trackpad on macbook pro ML. i'm here trying friend of mine,her macs trackpad , cursor erratic,she's running 10.6.8,as i've read people who've upgraded lion have had problem,shes on snow leopard still. I left my computer open all night and i think my cats walked/slept on the keyboard and trackpad. If you're using a wireless trackpad or mouse, make sure it's fully charged or put in a fresh set of batteries. Everything I do is suddenly like fighting with a ghost. This started happening today out of nowhere. When I tried the trackpad, it wouldn't even click. MacBook Pro. Thread starter Bry; Start date Jan 6, 2013; B. Bry Member. 0. Thread starter webdesignkid; Start date Jun 30, 2010; W. webdesignkid New member. I was frustrated with this MacBook Pro trackpad cursor dancing problem all day long. I logged my previous post of the same name as solved due to a faulty third party power adapter but this was incorrect. Everything worked great! The trackpad is glitching out to a ridiculous degree. For 3 weeks the Mac has been problem free. she's taken apple store issue , replaced trackpad , worked month,but it's doing whatever was. Mid 2012 Macbook Pro--OSX Sierra 10.12.3. This thread is locked. Andreas is a freelance tech writer based in California. MIDDLE section of TRACKPAD slow and erratic I'm trying to troubleshoot my friends macbook Pro trackpad. May 17, 2020. How to Fix MacBook Pro Trackpad Erratic Cursor Dance Issue (Guide) August 27, 2018 August 27, 2018. Here is a created situation with tips for fix. Please Help. I haven't gotten any liquids on it and I have tried cleaning it off. Is the hardware faulty? How to Fix MacBook Pro Trackpad Erratic Cursor Dance Issue; Mouse not working after installing macOS Big Sur; macOS Big Sur running slow; Andreas Louis. Jan 6, 2013 #1 Hi all and a Happy New Year. The problem is, as with most gadgets, your MacBook trackpad might run into a number of issues over its lifespan, which can be extremely annoying. The symptoms go away if I disable the trackpad and plug in an external mouse, so I have a … Opened up, and the battery was bulging - ugh! Reply I don't use the trackpad - bluetooth mouse instead. MacInTouch Discussions Sections Discussion Mix MacBook Pro trackpad issues. The best computer I'd ever purchased! The problem is intermittent and often occurs just after waking the machine from sleep. This behaviour might happen if you use a power adapter made by a third-party company. Surface pro 4 touchpad erratic mouse cursor The mouse cursor on my surface pro jumps all over the screen of windows 10 when i try to touch the touchpad. I have a Apple AC adapter. It acts totally erratically jumping all over the screen, making it useless. Similarly, you should connect your MacBook Pro to power and give it time to charge. I have a late-2010 13inch MacBook Pro. I have a 2012 MacBook Pro that started acting erratically. Here are the problems I've been having: The cursor moves on its own. Unsolved. jumping cursor while typing, mouse moving on its own? The middle section is slow and does not function properly, but the top and bottom section work fine. MacBook Pro MacRumors attracts a broad audience of both consumers and professionals interested in the latest technologies and products. My macbook is acting erratic.. the trackpad and cursor goes all over the place... opening and closing different - Answered by a verified Mac Support Specialist. Whatever you do, get an external mouse first. The trackpad on my Macbook Pro just started acting oddly. It is moving about the screen without being touched, zooming in/out, scrolling, highlighting and even doing the move advanced commands that would result from swiping 3-4 fingers. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. The trackpad was replaced about 6 months ago, so I know that's not the issue, but the keyboard thing was new. Erratic trackpad/cursor fixes? We also boast an active community focused on purchasing decisions and technical aspects of the iPhone, iPod, iPad, and Mac platforms. When using on-screen controls to scroll window, scrolling is smooth and fine, however, when doing the normal two finger scroll using a mac book pro trackpad or external magic trackpad from Apple, the scrolling is erratic and jumps around and sticks, and can be … Joined Jun 30, 2010 Messages 1 Reaction score 0 Points 1. Suddenly erratic touchpad on MacBook Pro September 6, 2012 12:00 PM Subscribe. ... From what I can tell, "ghost trackpad" problems tend to be heat-related, which definitely comes under the warranty. From our Youtube Video comments, its quite clear that dirt, moisture has to do something with the erratic dance of the cursor. View modes; Linear Mode; Threaded Mode; Benoît Evans Show this Post. 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