Accidentally Disabled Touchpad on HP Laptop? 7 Fixes to Enable It

Isabella Shinn

Updated: April 28, 2025

If your HP touchpad stops working suddenly, it's likely due to accidental disabling via function keys or settings, or a corrupted/outdated touchpad driver. This guide provides 7 effective methods to resolve the issue of a disabled touchpad on your HP laptop.

• Option 1: Check Function Keys and Indicator Light
• Option 2: Restart Your HP Laptop
• Option 3: Enable Touchpad via Settings
• Option 4: Enable Touchpad in Mouse Settings
• Option 5: Enable Touchpad in BIOS Settings
• Option 6: Troubleshoot Touchpad Issues
• Option 7: Contact HP Support for Assistance

Option 1: Check Function Keys and Indicator Light

1. Press the function key (F1-F12) with a touchpad icon along with the Fn key to enable or disable the touchpad.

2. For some HP laptops, an indicator light at the top left corner of the touchpad indicates its status. If the light is off, the touchpad is enabled; if it's on, the touchpad is disabled. Double-clicking the dot can toggle the touchpad on or off.

Option 2: Restart Your HP Laptop

Step 1: Use Alt + Ctrl + Del to restart your laptop if you don't have a mouse.

Step 2: Navigate to the Power button using the ↑ key, select Restart, and press Enter to restart your HP laptop.

Option 3: Enable Touchpad via Settings

Step 1: Open Settings from the Start menu and select Devices.

Step 2: Click on Touchpad and ensure the toggle is turned On.

Step 3: Check if the touchpad works after a reboot.

Option 4: Enable Touchpad in Mouse Settings

Step 1: Open Devices and click on Touchpad, then select Additional settings.

Step 2: In the TouchPad or ClickPad Settings tab, ensure Clickpad Enable is checked, then click Apply and OK.

Step 3: Restart your PC and check if the touchpad works normally.

Option 5: Enable Touchpad in BIOS Settings

Step 1: Restart your laptop and press F2, F8, or DEL to enter the BIOS setup.

Step 2: Navigate to the Advanced tab and locate Internal Pointing Device, ensuring it's enabled.

Option 6: Troubleshoot Touchpad Issues

Step 1: Search for Troubleshooting and open the best match.

Step 2: Click on Hardware and Sound, then Hardware and Devices, and follow the prompts.

Step 3: Apply any recommended fixes and restart your laptop.

Option 7: Contact HP Support for Assistance

1. Update your touchpad driver using the HP Support Assistant.

2. Run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to diagnose hardware issues.

Warm Tips

If these methods fail, visit the HP official website for personalized support or locate a nearby HP service center.