Laptop "Touchpad" Click is Stuck
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The touchpad doesn't "click" anymore, or it feels like it's permanently pressed down.
Symptoms
- No physical click
- Ghost clicks
- Stiff touchpad
Possible Causes
- Dirt under the pad
- Swollen battery
- Worn out click mechanism
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Clean the Edges
Use a thin piece of paper to slide around the gap of the touchpad to remove crumbs.
2
Check for Battery Swelling
Look at the bottom of the laptop. If it's bulging, the battery is pushing up the touchpad.
3
Enable "Tap to Click"
A software workaround if the physical click is dead.
When to See a Technician
On many laptops, the battery sits directly under the touchpad; swelling is a common cause of "stiff" clicks.
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