Next, press and hold Option + Command + P + R for about 20 seconds. Either can be at fault for your Trackpad issues, and resetting them follows the same approach.įirst, shut down your Mac as outlined in a previous step. They both hold dedicated configuration settings for your system.
Reset the Parameter RAM (PRAM) or Non-Volatile RAM (NVRAM)ĭepending on your model and age of MacBook, it will use either PRAM or NVRAM. This should reset the SMC and get your trackpad working again. When you’re ready, release them and power the MacBook up again. Next, press and hold the Power button for five seconds, then reinstall the battery and power up the Mac.įor a Mac with a non-removable battery, hold down Ctrl + Option + Shift on the keyboard, then press and hold down the Power button for ten seconds. If your Mac has a removable battery, remove it, as well as the power source.