I’ve had a Framework 12th gen since about September 2022 and it’s been “in production” (daily use) since March 2023. I’m really happy with it: I think it’s one of the best computer I’ve ever owned, which is no small feat considering I’ve owned a Mac Plus (yes I’m old).
Recently though the mouse touchpad seems to be showing signs of fatigue. It feels as if the left mouse button doesn’t always activate reliably. For example, right now it seems to work fine: I click here and there and things just generally work. But it sometimes just doesn’t work so well until I generally mash the thing until it does.
Could there be some dust settling below it or something? How do I diagnose or trea this?
Just looking from the guide, Touchpad Replacement Guide - Framework Guides, you should be able to remove the piece of the trackpad responsible for the click. Check for any dust/debris and give it a wipe with alcohol.
The above image outlines a screw at the bottom left of the module. The tabs are at the top-left (and top-right), slightly to the right and below that top-left screw, I circled the area in red. I think those are actual connectors that when the touchpad is pushed, the are open which makes the “tap” be detected… But I’m really just guessing here.
Things look a bit better at first glance… but now I’m docked so I’m not actually using the touchpad… will report later.
