Why is my MacBook air keyboard and trackpad not working?

If your keyboard or trackpad issues have just started, it’s possible that a recent change in software or settings has caused the problem. To fix it, just roll back your Mac a few saved backups: Restart your Mac. While the system is rebooting, open the Recovery Tool by pressing Command + R.

How do I fix an unresponsive touchpad MacBook air?

With the MacBook off, press and hold the shift, control, and option keys. While holding those keys, press and hold the power button. Hold all four keys for ten seconds, then release. Press the power button to boot the MacBook.

How do I reset my Mac keyboard when it wont work?

Resetting the SMC on Macs with non-removable batteries:

  1. Shut down your MacBook.
  2. Hold down Shift-Control-Option.
  3. Keep holding all three keys for 7 seconds. Then, press and hold the Power button as well.
  4. Hold all four keys for 7-10 seconds.
  5. Release the keys.
  6. Reboot your Mac and test the trackpad.

How do I enable my mouse and keyboard on my MacBook Air?

On the built-in keyboard, press the (left side) Shift-Control-Option keys and the power button at the same time. Release all the keys and the power button at the same time. Press the power button to turn on the computer.

How do I restart my MacBook air keyboard?

How to Force Restart Your Mac. Press and hold down the Command (⌘) and Control (Ctrl) keys along with the power button (or the ‌Touch ID‌ / Eject button, depending on the Mac model) until the screen goes blank and the machine restarts.

What do you do when your MacBook Air keyboard stops working?

If your Mac doesn’t respond to key presses

  1. Disconnect and reconnect the keyboard. Make sure the connector is completely inserted into the port.
  2. Connect your keyboard to a different USB port or to a different Mac. If this solves the problem, your Mac may need to be repaired.
  3. Connect a different keyboard to this Mac.

Why does my Mac not let me type?

If your Mac keyboard won’t let you type, check if an external keyboard works or enable the on-screen keyboard. Then ensure the Slow and Mouse Keys options are disabled. Additionally, boot into Safe Mode and check the results. If the issue persists, reset the NVRAM and SMC.