Touchpad not working Asus laptop

[johnrobert]

I was given a few Laptops on some of them Touchpads not working I guess the solution is to replace the touchpad if its a really good laptop
is this the typical fix or can it be something easier, pretty sure its not a driver issue they always work both Asus laptops
I know what you are going to say this is why they were given just don't like to junk anything if it can be fixed

 

[backwoodsman]

I always try them with Linux to eliminate the possibility of a software issue. But once it's known to be hardware, yes, the fix is to replace the touchpad. How easy that is depends on the laptop.

 

[HCHTech]

Batteries swelling can also affect the trackpad, so that a look there as well.

 

[Diggs]

Batteries swelling can also affect the trackpad

^ This! I've seen it a few times.

 

[fincoder]

Also check the hotkey for disabling/enabling the touchpad. Apart from the battery swelling beneath it, touch pad failures are quite rare in my experience. I think I've only had to replace a touchpad once or twice in 20 years.