MacBook Pro - TrackPad Problems

BrokenFiction · BrokenFiction #1 (**permalink**)

03-23-2008, 09:59 PM

I'm hoping someone might have some ideas here. I've had some major trackpad problems on my MacBook Pro 2.33 w/ OS X 10.4.11 since applying the following updates on 3/22:

Java For Mac OS X 10.4 Release 6 1.0
iTunes 7.6.1
QuickTime 7.4.1
Safari 3.1
Security Update 2008-002 (universal)

Since these updates, which I did pretty much all at once (except for the Security Update which failed the first time I tried it - I have since reapplied it with no help), I have had nothing but trouble with my trackpad. Essentially, it won't respond when tapping the trackpad or it will really over respond by launching a program multiple times. Another quirky behavior is that in Photoshop, I can't slide tabs around to work on photos. Single clicks turn into double clicks, or don't work at all.

I have tried plugging in a USB mouse and DO NOT get the same problems, so I hoping it's isolated to the trackpad.

I have repaired disk permissions, and reset PRAM, but still the problems persist.

Help!

Durajim · Durajim #2 (**permalink**)

03-24-2008, 08:08 AM

Hi,

Tried running the apple hardware test?

http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/aht.html

BrokenFiction · BrokenFiction #3 (**permalink**)

03-24-2008, 09:30 AM

I ran both the regular test and the extended test, as you suggested, and "No Trouble Found." was the answer. I did notice that the arrow "skipped" around a bit when I was inside the hardware test and moving my finger on the trackpad. Could this be a larger problem?

Durajim · Durajim #4 (**permalink**)

03-24-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BrokenFiction

I ran both the regular test and the extended test, as you suggested, and "No Trouble Found." was the answer. I did notice that the arrow "skipped" around a bit when I was inside the hardware test and moving my finger on the trackpad. Could this be a larger problem?

I'm no expert, but it sounds like a problem with the track pad if it was skipping around, problem detecting where your finger is on the pad, perhaps?

If it's still under warranty - or even if it isn't - You could give apple support a ring or take it to a local reseller/tech and have them take a looksie at it! Hope you get it fixed

Durajim #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 08, 2008 Posts: 19	03-24-2008, 08:08 AM Hi, Tried running the apple hardware test? http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/aht.html MBP 15" (Feb08) for my work, iMac G5 (ALS) for the lady, iBook G4 (RevB) for general use, Mac Mini G4 (RevA) under the TV. Macs of the past: Dying in the loft
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Member Since: Mar 23, 2008 Posts: 2	03-23-2008, 09:59 PM I'm hoping someone might have some ideas here. I've had some major trackpad problems on my MacBook Pro 2.33 w/ OS X 10.4.11 since applying the following updates on 3/22: Java For Mac OS X 10.4 Release 6 1.0 iTunes 7.6.1 QuickTime 7.4.1 Safari 3.1 Security Update 2008-002 (universal) Since these updates, which I did pretty much all at once (except for the Security Update which failed the first time I tried it - I have since reapplied it with no help), I have had nothing but trouble with my trackpad. Essentially, it won't respond when tapping the trackpad or it will really over respond by launching a program multiple times. Another quirky behavior is that in Photoshop, I can't slide tabs around to work on photos. Single clicks turn into double clicks, or don't work at all. I have tried plugging in a USB mouse and DO NOT get the same problems, so I hoping it's isolated to the trackpad. I have repaired disk permissions, and reset PRAM, but still the problems persist. Help!
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