In most cases, the problem is with the butterfly keyboard found on these laptops.
Apple is replacing (free of charge) keyboards on specific MacBook Pro models. If cleaning your keyboard doesn’t resolve the issue, you might be experiencing a more significant issue.
Canned air is the best tool to fix problems with your Mac mouse or other accessories. The first occurs when you push a key, and you see double or triple letters on the screen the latter is when no characters show up on the display after pressing a key.ĭirt and grime are typical reasons sticking, or missing keys occur.
These issues are typically isolated to a few keys and can include sticky or missing keys. Keyboards are troublesome devices that can experience problems over time. Scrolling (if your mouse has a scroll ball or wheel): Adjusts how quickly the pointer moves when you scroll.
Mouse or trackpad tracking issues can also be caused when having various Bluetooth devices in the exact location. If the problem remains, use the tracking speed slider to adjust the settings for the device by following these directions: Use compressed air to clean the sensor window when necessary. You should also check the sensor window at the bottom of the device, looking for dust or other particles. To resolve this, you should first test the mouse on other surfaces and see if it’s an isolated issue. Occasionally, a surface might cause the tracking speed to increase or decrease to unacceptable levels. Mice have been designed to work on most smooth surfaces. Doing so should reconnect the input device to your computer. To resolve non-responses, either click on the mouse or trackpad or press a key on the keyboard, then wait a few seconds. In this case, things work fine - until they do not. You might also experience occasional connection problems with your mouse/trackpad or keyboard. When recharging an accessory, Apple suggests switching it on for the fastest battery charging performance. However, if the battery is thoroughly exhausted, this isn’t possible since it won’t show a connection between it and your computer. You can check battery levels for a connected mouse, trackpad, and keyboard from the Bluetooth icon on your Mac’s menu bar.
Otherwise, the accessories include batteries that need to be replaced after regular use. Check the BatteriesĪpple accessories for today’s Macs come with built-in batteries that are rechargeable by connecting them to a Mac or a USB power adapter using a Lightning to USB Cable.