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My 2009 MBP has been having some trouble recently.

My trackpad isn't working very well on the right side. It will only register a click if I push down considerably hard. This is because I have always used the right side of the trackpad for my clicking.

I notice that it is slightly more indented on the right side compared to the left side.

I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on how to fix it. Possibly placing something underneath something... Not really sure. Applecare is gone (Buy Applecare!!!) and I did not renew it.

Please don't give me the Steve Jobs answer of "You're using it wrong."

Thanks :)

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Tapping works perfectly along with the left side of the trackpad.
 
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My iBook is the same way. But opposite. Left side is practically dead, right side still clicks fine. You get used to it after a while. I don't know if it repairable or not though...
 
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Seems like a huge flaw...

I'm pretty disappointed right now and probably won't be buying another MBP with a similar design anytime soon.
 
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Seems like a huge flaw...

I'm pretty disappointed right now and probably won't be buying another MBP with a similar design anytime soon.

Hey, they wear out. Not really a design flaw, just wears out. A heart can only beat so many times, same as a trackpad can only click so may times...Not a flaw, just how it works. ;P
 
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Try setting one and two finger tap as a click and right click. Works great for me and I don't have to click the pad as much. I agree with Steve. You are using it wrong;P

I think in the future they will most likely do away with the clicking altogether and use tappings. One less mechanical part to worry about.
 
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Hey, they wear out. Not really a design flaw, just wears out. A heart can only beat so many times, same as a trackpad can only click so may times...Not a flaw, just how it works. ;P
1.5 years is all they're designed to last? If so, I won't buy another.

Try setting one and two finger tap as a click and right click. Works great for me and I don't have to click the pad as much. I agree with Steve. You are using it wrong;P

I think in the future they will most likely do away with the clicking altogether and use tappings. One less mechanical part to worry about.
I normally use the touch to click so I can't imagine if I were to only push down on the trackpad... Certain programs and games need to have a physical click in order to use some functions so a touch won't do.

Anyone have any ideas? I feel like I am driving a Mercedes but can only hold the steering wheel with my left hand!
 
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1.5 years is all they're designed to last? If so, I won't buy another.

Anyone have any ideas? I feel like I am driving a Mercedes but can only hold the steering wheel with my left hand!

Well... 1.5 years is pretty bad. Are you sure you aren't clicking like mad? :D But a USB or Bluetooth mouse should work fine. Only use the trackpad if you're on the go or using it in your lap.
 
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Just bumping this thread to see if anyone else with the unibody MacBooks or MBPs have this issue.

I think these things have a lower tolerance to clicking than normal trackpads.
 

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