Trackpad click not working

I had the same problem in Bug Sur and I have it still in Monterey. It's really annoying !!! Is there any effective solution for this?

Hey, I've had the same issue as you guys. My trackpad stopped working overnight without doing any update or installing new software. I looked on forums to try to find a solution. Restarting the Mac didn't work even temporarily, neither did to put the Mac on sleep mode for 2 minutes after a restart.

My problem is now fixed. I updated my MacBook Pro (Retina Early 2015) to BigSur 11.6.1 (was on 11.3 or 11.6 I think), and everything went back to normal. I can't tell you if it's the new version that fixed it, or just something that the Mac did by itself when it was updating, but I'm happy it's back! Just to let you know, I didn't try any of the NVRAM/PRAM or SMC reset, nor Safe Mode or manual power off.

I just went to an ifixit store. They opened the back of the laptop. They disconnected the wires from the key/touchpad and plugged it in again. now my everything is working fine again! oh and their service was for free. So it’s worth a try.

My macbook pro trackpad failed to click, but the fact it clicked during logging in suggested it was not hardware. After lots of efforts including reinstalling OS , whiched fixed it for a couple of days, i read the input here and guessed it was an error with thesettings thar coul be repaired by changing ot. But how to do that without cliicking? My bt mouse also failed. It turned out my old bt trackpad did not, and voila, everything is fine again after changing the settings.

Same thing happened to my 2019 MBP (Monterey). As someone else suggested, I unclicked the 'Tap to click' option in trackpad settings but that made it worse. So I force shut it down, restarted and it's ok now.

Appointment at Genius bar cancelled.

I recently updated my MacBook Pro late 2013 to the latest macOS Big Sur 11.6.5, and for some ***** reason my trackpad has stopped working properly. It's clicking everything it can while moving erratically across the screen and ignoring my inputs. I've tried almost everything from PVRAM to checking for bulginess (in case the battery is bloated and affecting the trackpad, in which case is not). I don't know what to do.

I'm experiencing the same issue - my trackpad suddenly no longer clicked. Implications: unable to drag and drop, highlight text, click. Caveat: I did not download Big Sur or make any other changes. I took the advice above and rebooted my computer and it is now working. I hope this doesn't happen again. I would value an Apple-initiated response.

I’m sorry, but how did you check a box when the trackpad and mouse won’t let you click? How did you even get into system preferences without that ability?? So frustrating!

I had this problem with a brand new Macbook Pro. I realized that my bluetooth mouse was powered on in my laptop bag. I took the mouse out, turned it off, and tried the trackpad again. Clicking worked again. Not sure if this is the case for everyone, but something simple to try.

yep.. same here.. How did you check the box if it doesn't click? I've tried it all, including doing it by terminal... nothing seems to work...

My trackpad would move the pointer around but it wouldn’t click. I tried to reboot and plugged in an external mouse, no fix. Then I tried this, power down, hold control, option, shift, and the power button. Hold until startup screen appears. This fixed it.

Anyone wondering how to click without mouse, use space bar. And tab arrows to navigate

This problem hasn’t been resolved yet. I’m on macOS Monterey, my MacBook is Retina 2020 air. After I close my MacBook lid without power off, once I reopen it, the click function is not working. But everything else seems fine

This may not be the same problem, but I just purchased a MacBookPro running Ventura. When I click the trackpad with my left thumb it acts like a ctrl-click, which is very annoying. Clicking more toward the right side of the trackpad seems to work, but is an awkward movement for me. I'm sure this is somehow related to Apple trying to make the trackpad "smarter" but as a wise man once said "when computers try to be smart for you, they need to be right 100% of the time or they're just annoying."

SMC reset helped me on my Mac book Air model A2337.

Turn off your Mac. Press and hold shift+control+options+power button for 10 seconds.

I just get the same problem yesterday and after 2 MacBook reboots I realised that my connected to laptop Apple Mouse was covered by some staff on m y desk and the staff weight pressed the mouse button which may produce the problem. Actually I have similar problem a years ago with my Windows laptop when I forget to turn off my mouse and put it in the backpack, and when I put backpack on the bench some of the staff inside pressed continuously some of mouse button. So check for some connected device that can be forgotten turn on and pressed by something.

I thing the apple needs to check with all clientes after upgrade to Big Sur, have same problem “the trackpad not working the click”, @apple please I Had four macbook and this is the first when i have a problem and apple no fix.

thank you!

Same issue. New, fully maxed out 16" MacBook Pro M2. Updated to latest OS iteration. Just started happening And it driving me crazy! there is NO workaround that I can find. Apple please help!

i'm also having this issue--specifically when using chrome, click/tap input from trackpad stops working

Just in case someone has a similar problem: Maybe you (just like stupid ol' me) forgot about a Bluetooth mouse close by that's unknowingly stuck in pressed position. Whenever I would open the lid or wait for a certain amount of time, I recon it reconnected with it and caused the normal Trackpad click not to work. So stupid, but a simple fix

The trackpad does not physically click.

I had an issue with my Macbook Pro M1 (2020) trackpad where clicking it didn't provide the usual tactile feedback.

Disconnecting the battery, disassembling the trackpad, removing dust, and then reassembling everything fixed the problem for me.

In most cases, disconnecting and reconnecting the battery might be enough. If not, cleaning the trackpad should resolve the issue. If neither works, then a trackpad replacement might be necessary.

Important note: Disconnecting and reconnecting the battery on a Macbook Pro requires technical expertise. If you're uncomfortable doing this yourself, it's best to seek professional help from Apple or a certified repair service provider. They can ensure the process is done safely and without damaging your device.