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Macbook Pro track pad freezing

Brand new MacBook Pro 16" - love it but my track pad freezes. Def a problem. How do I fix it?

Posted on Mar 9, 2022 11:59 AM

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Posted on Mar 9, 2022 5:47 PM

Do you have the same problem when using a USB mouse?


If the USB mouse is fine, but the built-in Trackpad still has the issue, then most likely the issue is a hardware issue with the built-in Trackpad.


If the USB mouse has the issue as well, then try booting into Safe Mode to see if you still have the problem. If there is no problem while in Safe Mode, then you most likely have an issue with some third party software. To look for possible software issues you can run EtreCheck and post the report here using the "Additional Text" icon which looks like a piece of paper. If you give EtreCheck "Full Disk Access", then the report will include more information which may provide more clues.


FYI, the laptop may appear to freeze when you connect some devices which can be very annoying at times. Unfortunately if the Trackpad freezes only occur when connecting a device, then this is most likely normal. I usually notice a system freeze when connecting an Ethernet cable (especially when using a Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapter), but it is possible some other devices may do so as well.

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Mar 9, 2022 5:47 PM in response to dmilleromniblock

Do you have the same problem when using a USB mouse?


If the USB mouse is fine, but the built-in Trackpad still has the issue, then most likely the issue is a hardware issue with the built-in Trackpad.


If the USB mouse has the issue as well, then try booting into Safe Mode to see if you still have the problem. If there is no problem while in Safe Mode, then you most likely have an issue with some third party software. To look for possible software issues you can run EtreCheck and post the report here using the "Additional Text" icon which looks like a piece of paper. If you give EtreCheck "Full Disk Access", then the report will include more information which may provide more clues.


FYI, the laptop may appear to freeze when you connect some devices which can be very annoying at times. Unfortunately if the Trackpad freezes only occur when connecting a device, then this is most likely normal. I usually notice a system freeze when connecting an Ethernet cable (especially when using a Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapter), but it is possible some other devices may do so as well.

Apr 16, 2022 9:28 PM in response to HWTech

I have the same problem, and it is noticeable when I am editing some jobs but, when I am only moving directories and files, there is also a response delay.


I already returned a MacBook Pro 14 M1Pro and they exchanged it for another one but I still have the same problem.


The funny thing is that when I use my tablet (Wacom) none of that happens, only when I use the trackpad I see the problem

Macbook Pro track pad freezing

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