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title: "Why is my laptop touchpad not working?"  
description: "Why is my laptop touchpad not working?"  
author: "Baishakhi Ghosh"  
published: 2024-01-10  
updated: 2024-01-10  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/109000/why-is-my-laptop-touchpad-not-working  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["troubleshooting"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# Why is my laptop touchpad not working?



## Answers

### Answer by Baishakhi Ghosh

A non-[functional](https://www.mindstick.com/interview/655/explain-about-functional) laptop touchpad can be frustrating, but there are several common reasons and solutions for this issue:

## Check Touchpad Settings:

- Ensure that the touchpad is not disabled. Some laptops have a function key or toggle switch to enable or disable the touchpad. Press the designated key or check your laptop's manual for instructions.

## Update or Roll Back Drivers:

- Outdated or corrupted touchpad drivers can cause issues. Go to the Device [Manager](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/310794/5-writing-tips-for-business-managers), locate the touchpad under "Mice and other pointing [devices](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2581/android-and-google-nest-devices-can-now-communicate-with-matter)," and either update or roll back the drivers.

## Function Key:

- Some laptops have a function key (e.g., F5 or F7) that toggles the touchpad on and off. Press the corresponding key while holding the "Fn" key to check if the touchpad is enabled.

## Restart Your Laptop:

- A simple restart can [resolve](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2348/google-will-pay-close-to-400-million-to-resolve-a-us-location-tracking-investigation) [temporary](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/2292/how-to-set-temporary-path-of-jdk-in-windows) glitches. Turn off your laptop, wait a few seconds, and then turn it back on.

## Check for Physical Damage:

- Inspect the touchpad for any physical damage. Spills or impacts can affect its functionality. If damaged, you may need [professional](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/167321/how-to-handle-business-logistics-professionally) assistance.

## External Mouse Test:

- Connect an external USB mouse to check if it works. If the external mouse functions properly, the issue may be specific to the touchpad.

## System [Restore](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/239/how-to-back-up-and-restore-a-mysql-database):

- If the problem started recently, consider using System Restore to revert your laptop to a previous state before the touchpad issue occurred.

## BIOS/UEFI Settings:

- Access the laptop's BIOS or UEFI settings and check if the touchpad is enabled. Adjust the settings if necessary.

## Reinstall Touchpad Drivers:

- Uninstall the touchpad drivers from the Device Manager and then reinstall them. This can fix any corrupted driver files.

## [Hardware](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/303100/best-pc-hardware-2023) Issues:

- If all else fails, there may be a hardware issue with the touchpad. Contact the laptop manufacturer's support or visit a service center for professional assistance.

![Free Side view of crop concentrated young ethnic female using touchpad of netbook and shopping online Stock Photo](https://images.pexels.com/photos/6348124/pexels-photo-6348124.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=1&w=500)

By systematically addressing these possibilities, you can [troubleshoot](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/1617/desktop-troubleshooting) and resolve the touchpad issue on your laptop, restoring its functionality.

Read also: [How to fix a slow response time on my device](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/109004/how-to-fix-a-slow-response-time-on-my-device)


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