Why Won't the Mouse Cursor Work on My Predator Notebook Computer?
Disabling or enabling the touchpad on your laptop can be helpful when using an external mouse or troubleshooting cursor issues. Depending on the model and age of your device, the method may vary slightly—but most laptops offer a quick keyboard shortcut to turn the touchpad on or off.
Quick Steps to Disable or Enable the Touchpad
On most Acer laptops, you can disable or enable the touchpad with a single key press:
- Locate the F10 key on the top row of your keyboard—it usually has a touchpad icon.
- Press the F10 key once to turn the touchpad off. An on-screen message or indicator should confirm that it is disabled.
- To turn the touchpad back on, press F10 again.
💡 Tip: If pressing F10 doesn’t work, you may need to hold the Fn key while pressing F10.
How to Disable the Touchpad on Older Acer Laptops
Older laptop models often require using the Function (Fn) key in combination with one of the function keys (such as F2, F6, or F7). Here's how:
- Find the key with the touchpad icon (usually F2, F6, or F7).
- Hold down the Fn key (typically located in the lower-left corner of the keyboard).
- While holding Fn, press the key with the touchpad icon.
- To re-enable the touchpad, repeat the same key combination.
How to Disable the Touchpad in Windows Settings
If none of the above methods work, you can also disable the touchpad through Windows Settings:
- Open Settings > Devices > Touchpad.
- Toggle the switch to turn the touchpad off or on.
