{"id":17208,"date":"2023-07-19T18:00:47","date_gmt":"2023-07-19T12:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/?p=17208"},"modified":"2023-07-19T17:15:09","modified_gmt":"2023-07-19T11:45:09","slug":"acer-laptop-touchpad-not-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/acer-laptop-touchpad-not-working\/","title":{"rendered":"Acer Laptop Touchpad not Working – Best Fixes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you an Acer laptop user struggling with touchpad issues? Well, you are not alone. Many users from the spectrum of the Acer laptop series have shared their issues with the same.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Touchpad is a necessary piece of hardware for any laptop user as it helps navigate through the PC using an on-screen cursor. It serves as a mouse inbuilt into the device. Hence, when the Trackpad not working or has stopped working issues are encountered out of nowhere, it is frustrating.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Luckily, the error of the cursor disappearing or stopping to move on your screen is fixable. If you have come across a similar problem and want to resolve the error, this post will help. In this one, we will explain different ways to fix the touchpad issue with your Acer laptop.<\/span><\/p>\n

Without further ado, let\u2019s begin by understanding what exactly is the root cause of the issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Causes Acer Touchpad Stops Working Randomly<\/h3>\n

There are many things that a user should take care of while using a touchpad. First of all, it is attached to hardware, which means the chance of you trying to fix it by disconnecting and reconnecting it is gone. Secondly, you can never identify if something is wrong with the touchpad unless it ultimately stops working.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some of the core reasons why the Acer trackpad not working is a common issue among users are –\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Outdated\/Corrupt Driver Issues<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Disabled Hardware (unknowingly)<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Dirt, Spillage, and Other Hardware Issues<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Trackpad Configuration Error<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Changed BIOS Settings\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    These issues are genuine and can occur on any device, irrespective of how you use your PC. It is always better to be safe with how you use your laptop. If you missed out and have a trackpad stopped working on Acer’s laptop, check out the next section to find the fixes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    5 Ways to Fix Acer Touchpad Not Working<\/h2>\n

    Fix 1 – Enable Your Touchpad Using Fn Keys<\/h3>\n

    Sometimes, the Fn hotkey combinations disable the touchpad without you even knowing it. Like any other Windows device, Acer laptops also have a set of hotkey combinations that allow you to do certain things.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    If the Acer touchpad doesn\u2019t work on your device, you may have unknowingly disabled the hardware by pressing a combination of keys. All you have to do to fix it is to use the same combination of keys.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Since Acer offers multiple ranges of laptops, there are several combinations that you may need to try. These are –\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n