MBP trackpad stops working due to battery expansion.
Just a quick thing.
I’ve had odd occasions where the trackpad button on my mac book pro seemed to stick. The other day it wouldn’t click. It seemed stuck in the down position. I ran a small blade along the edge of the button. I thought about attempting to pry it off, but not knowing exactly how it all went together, I opted to take it into Apple.
I made an appointment for 3:45 pm this past Saturday. I was detained on my way by one of Apex’s finest, and missed my appointment. They were able to get me in after a 1/2 hour wait.
The guy look at it. Pushed down on the trackpad button a couple of times. He then flipped the computer over and removed the battery.
Trackpad button now goes clicky clicky.
My battery had slowly expanded. Just a hair, but expanded none the less. The expansion of the battery was keeping the button pressed up from the bottom.
The pricing of a new battery was kind of interesting. If I bought it through the ‘Genius Bar’ it would cost $99.00 and come with a 30 day warranty, and I would have to turn in my old battery. If I bought it through the Apple store, it would cost $129, come with a 1 year warranty, and I could keep the old battery. *shrug*
so there… if your trackpad button seems to be stuck.. and it doesn’t look like it’s crammed with peanut butter or something… check the battery.
My good deed for the day is done. I have shared information that might at some point be valuable to… someone . ha. *shrug*
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