Today I will teach you How to fix Acer touchpad and left mouse button not working
If the Acer touchpad and left click function become unresponsive, users often find that the pointer stops responding or they are unable to click, leading to navigation issues on their device. This can be due to corrupt settings in the driver or hardware configuration, such as a disabled touch screen panel mode. The most common cause is a malfunctioning driver or an accidental key press, such as F7, that disables the touchpad.How to fix Acer touchpad and left mouse button not working
If the Acer touchpad and left click function become unresponsive, users often find that the pointer stops responding or they are unable to click, leading to navigation issues on their device. This can be due to corrupt settings in the driver or hardware configuration, such as a disabled touch screen panel mode. The most common cause is a malfunctioning driver or an accidental key press, such as F7, that disables the touchpad.
Other factors include corrupted system files, outdated drivers, or even physical damage to the hardware.
1. Enable the touchpad with the keyboard and control panel.
Sometimes, the only thing that makes the touchpad work is just a quick tap on an active key. On Acer laptops, you very often inadvertently disable the touchpad with a function key such as F7 or F12.
- On most Acer laptops, hold down the Fn key and then press F6 or F7 (keys that have a touchpad icon on them). If this doesn't work, try enabling the touchpad from the Control Panel:
- Press Windows + R to open the Run prompt.
- Type control.exe and press Enter. Run the Control Panel
- Click Hardware and Sound, then select Mouse and Touchpad. Open “Hardware and Sound”
- Choose Additional mouse settings and click on your device.
- Make sure the touchpad is enabled.
2. Replace the battery
Removing and reinserting the battery can fix touchpad problems by resetting the laptop's hardware. This process forces a complete shutdown, removing any electrical load or software glitches affecting the touchpad. When you put the battery back in and turn it on, minor issues are often resolved, including touchpad or left-click failures.
- Make sure your laptop is on and the operating system has fully loaded.
- Unplug the charger from your laptop. Take out the battery.
- Unlock the battery latches.
- Reinsert the battery, turn on the laptop, and see if the touchpad is working again.
3. Update drivers via Acer website
This problem can be caused by outdated or incompatible drivers, and downloading the latest drivers directly from Acer's official website can help resolve it. Acer customizes these drivers for specific models, so getting the correct update ensures that the touchpad works smoothly. By installing the updated driver, you can fix software conflicts that may be causing the left button and touchpad to malfunction.
- Visit Acer's official website to access the drivers and manuals required for your device.
- Enter your serial number, SNID, or model number on the drivers and manuals page. Alternatively, choose the category, series, and model of your device. You can also make use of the auto-detect feature by clicking "Automatically detect my device information" at the bottom and following the instructions.
- Drivers Manual Page Once entered, you will see the Drivers, Documents, BIOS/Firmware options. Select the “Driver” drop-down menu to search for drivers, including the touchpad driver for Windows 7 and later.
4. Change the touchpad settings from the BIOS
In some cases, the error may occur if the Acer touchpad is set to use advanced settings for its drivers. Therefore, we will disable the advanced touchpad settings and set it to basic.
- Restart your computer and press “F1” or “Del” before it boots to enter the BIOS.
- Navigate to the “Main” tab using the right arrow key.
- Highlight “Touchpad” with the down arrow key and press Enter.
- Select “Basic” and save the changes.
- Select Basic boot in Windows and check if the problem is resolved.
5. Change the primary button
Some users have resolved the problem by temporarily changing the mouse button settings in the Control Panel and then reverting to left-click. This process updates your mouse settings and can help fix any glitches.
- Press Windows + R to open the Run prompt.
- Type control.exe and press Enter. Access the classic Control Panel interface
- Click Hardware and Sound, then select Mouse.
- Select Change primary and secondary buttons. Select a box
- Click Apply to save changes.
- After a moment, repeat the process and uncheck the box.
- Check if the problem is solved.
6.Dirt can build up under the touchpad.
If the touchpad button is separated from the touchpad surface, as is the case on some laptops with a uniform touchpad design, you can gently insert a small pin under the left-click button and lift it up slightly. Then use a can of compressed air and blow under the button. Clean away any debris.
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