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How to fix Lenovo Touchpad not working error

The touchpad not working on Lenovo laptops can come from many different causes. This article will guide you how to check and fix the error quickly, helping you use the touchpad normally again.
1. Check the settings in Windows

Step 1: Open the Start Menu and type " settings " and click on Settings .

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Step 2: In Windows Settings, go to Devices .

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Step 3: And in the Devices management section, find the Touchpad section , where this laptop's touchpad is managed.

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Step 4: In Touchpad, select Additional Settings to see devices related to Touchpad, including drivers.

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Step 5: Access Mouse Properties directly , click on the last tab Device Settings then enable Touchpad for Lenovo again.

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Now you can try again to see if it is fixed or not.


2. Open Touchpad from Mouse Properties

If the above method does not help you fix the error, you can completely use the following method with the following steps:

Step 1: Open the Start Menu , type Device Manager and access the Device Manager device management section.

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Step 2: In Device Manager, search for Mice and other pointing devices and select Lenovo Pointing Device .

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Then right click and click Update Driver Software to reinstall the driver.

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Step 3: An installation panel appears, click Browse my computer for driver software to install the Touchpad driver in the computer.

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Step 4: Continue to select Let me pick from a list of device driver on my Computer .

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Step 5: Then select Lenovo Poting Device.

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Finally, restart your computer to see if the Lenovo Touchpad not working error has been fixed.


3. Other common causes


1. Software conflict

Some software may block the Touchpad from working. Check and try to disable background programs.


2. Keyboard accidentally disables Touchpad

Many Lenovo laptops have Fn + F6/F8/F10 keys to turn on/off the Touchpad . Try this key combination to test.

After performing the above steps, your Lenovo Touchpad should be working normally again. If the problem persists, consider taking it to a Lenovo service center for support.

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