How to Fix a Touchpad Not Working in Linux

1. How do I enable my touchpad on Linux?
2. How do I fix an unresponsive touchpad?
3. How do I fix my touchpad not working Ubuntu?
4. Why is my touchpad suddenly not working?
5. How do I unfreeze my touchpad?
6. How do I turn my TouchPad back on?

How do I enable my touchpad on Linux?

Running Ubuntu 16.04 there is a painfully simple way to re-enable the touchpad if you disabled it via the "Mouse & Touchpad GUI":

1. ALT + TAB to select the "Mouse & Touchpad GUI" if you currently do not have it focused. ...
2. Use TAB to iterate through the items within the GUI until the ON/OFF slider is highlighted.

How do I fix an unresponsive touchpad?

Windows users

1. Press the Windows key , type touchpad, and select the Touchpad settings option in the search results. ...
2. In the Touchpad window, scroll down to the Reset your touchpad section and click the Reset button.
3. Test the touchpad to see if it works.

How do I fix my touchpad not working Ubuntu?

In case your Touchpad doesn't work at all (No response from the Touchpad)

1. File the bug against the linux package by running ubuntu-bug linux.
2. Provide the general information.
3. Enter the following commands in a terminal: cat /proc/bus/input/devices > ~/devices.
4. Attach ~/devices as separate attachments to your bug report.

Why is my touchpad suddenly not working?

Check your laptop's Touchpad settings to make sure the touchpad is enabled and check its other settings while you're at it. If that doesn't help, you may need a new driver. ... See if there's a driver you can download and install. If none of these suggestions work then you've got a hardware problem.

How do I unfreeze my touchpad?

Look for a touchpad icon (often F5, F7 or F9) and: Press this key. If this fails:* Press this key in unison with the “Fn” (function) key at the bottom of your laptop (often located between the “Ctrl” and “Alt” keys).

How do I turn my TouchPad back on?

Using a mouse and keyboard

1. Press the Windows key , type touchpad, and press Enter . Or, press Windows key + I to open Settings and choose Devices, then Touchpad.
2. In the Touchpad Settings window, click the Touchpad toggle switch to the On position.