How to Fix a Laptop Trackpad That Stopped Clicking

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If your cursor is moving but you can’t click, or the trackpad feels “stuck,” it could be a simple setting or a serious hardware warning.

1. The “Function Key” Fix

Check the top row of your keyboard. Many laptops (like ASUS and Acer) have a key that looks like a crossed-out trackpad. Press Fn + [that key] to re-enable it.

2. The Battery Swelling Warning (Critical)

If your trackpad is physically bulging upward or feels very hard to click, stop using the laptop. * In many laptops, the battery sits directly under the trackpad.

  • As batteries age, they can swell like a balloon, pushing against the trackpad.
  • Solution: Follow Article #2 to replace the battery immediately before it cracks the chassis or catches fire.

3. Reinstall the HID Driver

  1. Right-click Start > Device Manager.
  2. Expand Mice and other pointing devices.
  3. Right-click your “HID-compliant touch pad” and select Uninstall device.
  4. Restart your laptop. Windows will automatically reinstall a clean version of the driver.

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