A dead touchpad is often just accidentally disabled — before assuming hardware failure, check these.
Quick Fixes- Fn + touchpad key — most laptops have a function-key toggle (often F5–F9) that disables the touchpad. Easy to hit by accident.
- Settings → Touchpad — make sure it is enabled (and enabled when a mouse is connected).
- Update/reinstall the driver (Synaptics, ELAN or Precision) in Device Manager.
- Restart to clear a frozen input service.
If software fixes fail, the touchpad ribbon cable may be loose (common after a drop) or the touchpad itself may have failed after liquid damage. Both are affordable repairs.
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