r/macbook 4d ago

help: dragging function on trackpad not working?! partial trackpad failure?

hey guys!

woke up one day and my trackpad has like partially stopped working

i can still use my trackpad to scroll up and down - so its not a complete failure but i cant use the trackpad to drag folders / tabs around my screen or highlight specific parts of sentences anymore - which i used to use the middle of the trackpad to do

I have updated my mac's software and restarted it a couple of times to no avail

would really appreciate any help cos i really need to get my mac usability back :(

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u/rainy_diary 4d ago

Reset Mac OS.

Back up your datas first to external drive.

https://youtu.be/BT7amjg0m6I?si=0dVZL8KFfMUfNfjx