Notebook clicks randomly

[Hydramezs]

When using the notebook, the mouse will often just stop moving smoothly, often not moving at all. It will also repeatedly click by itself with no input. For example, I could be watching a video with the Chromebook on my desk, and it will suddenly start clicking in short bursts, even though it was fine for a few minutes.

[praveen196]

@Hydramezs Welcome to HP Community!

I understand that you are facing an issue with the touchpad issue.

You can tap your touchpad to click or change the direction you scroll. Here's how:

1. At the bottom right, select the time.
2. Select Settings.
3. In the "Device" section, select Touchpad (or Touchpad and mouse).
4. Change how your touchpad works:
   • Turn tap-to-click on or off
   • Turn on tap dragging
   • Swap your primary mouse button, if you use a mouse
   • Adjust how quickly your pointer moves: Move the sliders next to "Touchpad speed" or "Mouse speed"
   • Choose the type of scrolling: Traditional (swipe up to move the page down) or Australian (swipe up to move the page up)

If your touchpad stops working, try these steps:

• Make sure there is no dust or dirt on the touchpad.
• Press the Esc key several times.
• Drumroll your fingers on the touchpad for ten seconds.
• Turn your Chromebook off, then back on again.
• Perform a hard reset.
• If you have more than one account on your Chromebook, delete the account that has problems with the touchpad, then re-add the account.

Hard reset your Chromebook

For most Chromebooks, follow the steps below:

1. Turn off your Chromebook.
2. Press and hold Refresh  + tap Power. 
3. When your Chromebook starts up, release Refresh.

On tablets: Press the Volume Up and Power buttons for at least 10 seconds, then release them.

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