Laptop Touchpad Not Working? Try These Simple Fixes
- pcmixaryan
- Apr 8
- 2 min read
Your touchpad suddenly stops responding, no clicks, no movement, nothing. Whether you're using a Windows laptop for work, gaming, or browsing, a frozen or unresponsive touchpad can be super frustrating.
Before you plug in a mouse, try these simple steps to get your touchpad working again.
🧠 1. Check If It’s Disabled by Accident
Many laptops have a shortcut key to toggle the touchpad on/off, and it’s easy to hit by mistake.
Try this:
Look for the touchpad icon on the F1–F12 keys
It might look like a square with a hand or a line through it
Press Fn + [that key] to toggle the touchpad back on
💡 Example: On HP laptops, it’s usually Fn + F5; on Dell, it could be Fn + F3
⚙️ 2. Enable Touchpad from Windows Settings
Sometimes, it’s just turned off in software.
Do this:
Go to Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Touchpad
Make sure the toggle is ON
If already on, turn it off and back on to reset it
Also, check the sensitivity settings and gestures to make sure they weren’t changed.
🔄 3. Restart the Laptop
Yes, the classic move — but it helps. A quick reboot can fix driver glitches or software conflicts.
🧰 4. Update or Reinstall Touchpad Drivers
Corrupted drivers are a very common cause of touchpad failure.
Steps:
Press Win + X → Open Device Manager
Expand Mice and other pointing devices
Look for names like Synaptics, ELAN, or Precision Touchpad
Right-click > Update Driver, or choose Uninstall, then restart your PC
💡 PCMIX Tip: You can also visit your laptop brand’s official website and download the latest touchpad drivers manually.
🔌 5. Check for USB or External Mouse Conflicts
In some cases, connecting an external mouse disables the touchpad automatically.
Fix:
Go to Control Panel > Mouse > Device Settings
Look for an option like “Disable touchpad when mouse is connected” and uncheck it
Save changes and try again
🛑 6. Touchpad Still Not Working? It Could Be Hardware
If none of the above fixes help, you might be facing:
A loose internal cable (especially if recently opened/repaired)
Liquid damage or heavy wear
A completely faulty touchpad sensor
📍 PCMIX Suggests: Bring the laptop in for a quick diagnosis — we can open it up, check the hardware, and replace the touchpad if needed.
💡 Final Thoughts
Your laptop's touchpad not working doesn't always mean an expensive repair. In most cases, it’s just a shortcut key, a setting, or a driver acting up.
Try these quick fixes — and if the problem sticks, the experts at PCMIX Computers are always ready to help.
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