MacBook Pro Issue

GTR_King

Ok so I have MacBook Pro 2012 13inch unibody....

I don't know whats wrong with it....

But every time I use it the cursor goes AWOL and starts moving all over the screen and clicking on random things and opening things, I can only use the track pad with one finger (Some times 2 fingers). When I Type sometimes it will delete sentences/words when using Facebook/forums etc

I can use MacBook but it's hard to use...

Is this gonna be a costly fix?? Or Should I buy new MacBook Pro (Bit Expensive at moment)

hans_2

Try cleaning the gap around track pad with the edge of a sheet of paper.

chib

Has anything been spilled on it?

As a temporary workaround, you could use a mouse/trackpad. A bluetooth mouse will work natively with your MBP.

GTR_King

Thanks I have checked it to see if it’s dirt etc but had no luck so far

GTR_King

Update I Think it track pad thats making my MacBook Pro acting funny, think there is dust inside or something as work sometimes, and it don't I blow on it/wipe it. it works again so might need a good clean

SouthUKMan

If it is 'just' the trackpad that has gone faulty then in MacBook Pro terms this is a relatively simple and cheap fix. Personally I would take it to a couple of independent service centres for a quote.

System

Are you still using a geniune Apple charger? I've seen this happen on numerous laptops when using cheap Chinese third party ones due to the amount of electrical hash the charger gives off.

As SouthUKMan says, its not that bad a repair. The 2012 MBP is fairly easy to take to bits.

grumpycrab

chib wrote: »

As a temporary workaround, you could use a mouse/trackpad. A bluetooth mouse will work natively with your MBP.

Yep, try a mouse with trackpad disabled...

SouthUKMan

Tarambor wrote: »

Are you still using a geniune Apple charger? I've seen this happen on numerous laptops when using cheap Chinese third party ones due to the amount of electrical hash the charger gives off.

As SouthUKMan says, its not that bad a repair. The 2012 MBP is fairly easy to take to bits.

I had forgotten about this! Yes, I have seen exactly the same issue. For some reason, some of the very cheap third party chargers cause the mouse cursor to move slowly and in a very jumpy manner. Unplug the charger or use a genuine Apple charger / decent third party replacement - and the problem goes away.

CardinalWolsey

I had similar issues on mine. It was the battery... it had started to expand and was pushing up underneath the keyboard and trackpad causing all sorts of issues. Ordered a replacement battery and followed online instructions to replace. Very simple. IIRC the battery came with the tools required as well.

almillar

The repair (replacement) of the trackpad isn't too bad a job in some of the MBP, dependent on how much glue is involved. Screws are great.
I had a trackpad that wasn't working great, not clicking properly, and it turned out that the battery was on its way out, and bulging - to the point that it was pushing up on the trackpad, and the trackpad was permanently 'clicked'.
Before taking it apart, if you go to the Apple logo top left, 'About this Mac' and, 'more info' or 'system report' or something, you can check whether the computer thinks the battery is healthy. Also of course, if the battery doesn't last any more, that could indicate the problem.
Ooops - cross post with CardinalWolsey