These instructions apply to the built-in trackpad on all Lenovo laptops and external mice.
Why Is My Touchpad Not Working on My Lenovo Laptop?
Some Lenovo laptops include a TrackPoint, a miniature pointing stick embedded between theGandHkeys.
you could use that if you don’t have an external mouse to follow these directions.
initiate the touchpad with the keyboard.
Some Lenovo laptops have a shortcut key that disables and enables the trackpad.
Look for a key with an icon that looks like a touchpad.
activate the touchpad in tweaks.
you might also jump into the touchpad prefs using only the keyboard (see the section below).
Restarting your laptop will unlock the trackpad and clear any minor technical hiccups.
Check the mouse controls.Open Control Paneland go toHardware and Sound>Mouse.
The options you see will depend on your laptop and your mouse.
Right-poke the hardware name and selectUpdate Driver.
If you get an error, tryinstalling the drivers manually.
Install any available Windows updates.
Get your laptop repaired by Lenovo.
You probably have a hardware issue.
Typetouchpad, then use the arrow keys to selectTurn the touchpad on or off.
Press thespacebaron your keyboard to toggle theTouchpadswitchOn.
When the mouse is in pairing mode, it should show up in the list of available devices.
Check the physical connection.
see to it it’s securely inserted into the USB port.
double-check the mouse is in pairing mode, then select it in the list of devices.
In Windows search, look forMouse settingsto control what the middle button does.
In Windows search, look forTouchpad prefs.
Under Scroll and Zoom, uncheck the box next toPinch to Zoom.
