Additionally, if your Lenovo laptop’s trackpad isn’t functioning, the main culprit behind it is the driver issues. These drivers get outdated, corrupted, or become incompatible with the system. Installing or updating these to the latest version often seems to work.
Reasons for Lenovo Touchpad Not Working
How to Fix Lenovo Touchpad Not Working
The major reason for the Lenovo touchpad not working is the issue with the drivers. Such driver issues can be fixed by installing and updating them. The fixes listed here may also help you if the touchpad problem is caused by other factors. It is advised that you use a mouse while performing these fixes.
Troubleshooting Through Touchpad Settings
The touchpads can sometimes not work because of some temporary glitches in the system. Performing a normal restart can give a fix. Also, ensure the touchpad is enabled using the keyboard Hotkey. Press F6 or Fn + F6 to enable the touchpad. The hotkeys might be different according to the Lenovo laptop you own. However, you will have a touchpad sign in the function keys that indicates the hotkeys for enabling/disabling the touchpad. You must also ensure that the touchpad is enabled in the Windows Settings. To check this, follow these instructions.
Enable the Trackpad from the BIOS
Some basic touchpad settings also can be configured from the BIOS. If the touchpad is not working on your Lenovo device, it is possible that it has been disabled in the BIOS. To enable it, follow these steps.
Update the Touchpad Drivers
The main reason touchpad problems occur is outdated drivers. The outdated drivers might be incompatible with the system, which can cause the touchpad to malfunction. You can update the drivers manually or use the device manager. To install/update the touchpad drivers manually, follow these steps. You can also update the touchpad drivers using the Device Manager. It is a must to perform a driver update if you see a yellow exclamation mark on the side of the touchpad driver.
Roll Back Drivers
If you had the touchpad working before its drivers were updated, you could also consider rolling back. It is possible that the new updates aren’t compatible with the system. Follow these steps to roll back drivers.
Adjust Touchpad Sensitivity
Your Touchpad experience might get affected or not work at all if its sensitivity is configured wrongly. On Lenovo Laptops, you can adjust how much pressure to be applied in order for the touchpad to register the inputs. Here’s how you can configure the sensitivity settings.
Disable Tablet Mode
In tablet mode, windows only register the input from the screen touches and disable the keyboard and touchpads. Therefore, if you have been switching between the tablet and laptop mode continuously, the system might not efficiently start registering the inputs from the touchpad. Thus, after you switch from the tablet to the laptop mode, restart the device and check if the touchpad is working fine.
Check the Touchpad Connectors
The issue might be with the hardware itself if no fix is working. It is not unusual for the touchpad connectors to go loose or get disconnected. If the Lenovo device’s warranty period is over, you can open its back panel and reconnect the cables back on. However, taking the Lenovo device to the service center is recommended for a safe and effective repair.
