'Taking it apart' is not an option for just cleaning the trackpad in these models. The trackpad and keyboard are the first components bonded into the chassis, and EVERYTHING else goes on top, hence would require a total disassembly. 10/10 degree of difficulty and high probability of gaining a fancy paperweight or doorstop afterwards. If 2012, then it is almost certainly within the one-year base warranty period: let Apple deal with the problem.
The Beetstech DIY Trackpad Replacement Kit includes everything you need to quickly and easily replace a faulty trackpad. Compatible with MacBook Pro 13' A1278 (Mid 2009, Mid 2010, Early 2011, Late 2011, Mid 2012). Choking Hazard Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Trackpad Touchpad For MacBook Pro 15' Unibody A1286 Touch pads without Flex Cable (Fit 2009 2010 2011 2012 version)& Fit for macbook 13” A1278 (Mid 2009-Mid 2012.
That being said and in lieu of a visit to the Store, note that the trackpad pivots down along the front edge. Hence there is a tiny gap between it and the chassis to allow movement. Examine that airgap very carefully with a strong light and a magnifier. Two things to look for: any sticky fluid that may have trickled down or mechanical obstruction impeding free movement. Dirt, crumbs and such can work themselves in there and do the trick. If found, try to work it out with a can of compressed air; a 'duster', if you will., maybe helped with a very fine brush. If that doesn't work, some success has been reported by using very high quality spray electronic parts cleaner, non-residual, sprayed with the Mac UPSIDE DOWN so none trickles down into the guts. But I still recommend a trip to the Store first.
MacBookPro9,2 Mid 2012: MD102LL/A (2.9 GHz Core i7). Trackpad Touchpad For Macbook Pro 13' (Unibody) Part # 922-9773 (Mid 2009-2012) eBay Skip to main content. MacBook Pro Unibody 15 ”A1286. MacBook Pro 13” A1278. 100% Genuine Original APPLE parts, not generic. Apple Part #: 922-9063, 922-9525, 922-9773. MacBookPro9,1 Mid 2012: MD104LL/A (2.7 GHz Core i7).
And you may give serious consideration to buying AppleCare and extending the warranty coverage for an additional two years. Just remember it has to be bought and activated BEFORE the base warranty runs out.
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SOME OF THE Frequently Asked Questions
Q.: What does the Trackpad++ Control Module user interface look like?
A.:Here is a screen shot. (Note: in the most recent version, both the appearance and the features may be different).
Q.: Why alternate trackpad driver for Windows 7 / 8 / 10?
A.: Apple trackpads are the perfect, probably world's best, touchpad devices. And the MacOS native driver is good: it unleashes almost all of the amazing trackpad capabilities. But the stock Windows driver provided by Apple for Boot Camp is, unfortunately, very far from being perfect. No support of 3+ finger gestures. No accelerated scrolling (yet the scrolling is too sensitive!). Dragging is just usable. And there is no vital option to ignore accidental input when typing. This is just an incomplete list of the issues every Boot Camp user is experiencing. So, the need of the better trackpad driver is obvious. In fact, if you are asking this question, then probably you have never tried to use Windows on an Apple Macbook Retina / Pro / Air :)
Q.: Do I need to install the Boot Camp drivers first? What are the supported Boot Camp and Windows versions?
A.: Yes, the Boot Camp drivers shall be installed (but normally it's already done automatically by Apple installer, right after you install the Windows). The supported Boot Camp versions are 3.0 - 3.3, 4.0, 4.1, 5.0, 5.1, 6.0 and 6.1
Q.: Which devices except of the Macbook, Macbook Pro and Macbook Air are supported?
A.: NONE. The only supported devices are: Force Touch Macbook Pro 16' Late 2019, Macbook Pro 13' / 15' Mid 2020, Mid 2019, Mid 2018, Mid 2017 and Late 2016, Macbook 12' Early 2015, Early 2016, Mid 2017, Macbook 13' / 15' Early 2015 and Mid 2015; classic Multi Touch models: Macbook Pro (Mid 2009, Mid 2010, Early 2011, Late 2011, Mid 2012 / Retina, Late 2012 / Retina, Early 2013 / Retina, Late 2013 / Retina, Mid 2014 / Retina) and Macbook Air (Late 2010, Mid 2011, Mid 2012, Mid 2013, Early 2014, Early 2015, Mid 2017, Late 2018, Mid 2019, Early 2020).
If you search for a Bluetooth Magic Trackpad / Magic Trackpad 2 driver installer and control panel for Boot Camp or PC, please see the following solution: an ExtraMagic.
Q.: Is it safe to install the Trackpad++? And, just in case, how do I remove the driver?
A.: Yes, it's completely safe to install, especially now when the driver is Microsoft-cross-signed, so its origin and integrity and fully assured. Just follow the simple installation instructions. Also (optional, but recommended step) you can install the Power Plan Assistant software first. In fact, the Trackpad++ does not interfere with any of the Boot Camp drivers installed. Instead, it seamlessly integrates into your existing Boot Camp installation. The setup procedure is transparent and fully automatic. If you would like to remove the Trackpad++ from your system, you can simply uninstall the Control Module (as you do with any Windows application - via Windows Control Panel) and, optionally, roll back to a 'HID-Compliant Mouse' driver via Windows 7 / 8 Device Manager. When the Trackpad++ Control Module is not installed anymore, the system will use the settings of the Boot Camp control panel, as if the Trackpad++ had never been installed.
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Q.: Even with Trackpad++, the scrolling in my web browser isn't as smooth as in MacOS (Safari). Any suggestions?
A.: First of all, even in MacOS, other browsers do not provide the same ultra-smooth experience as Safari. So, the question is not just about the trackpad driver settings, but about how each specific browser handles the scrolling events it receives from the driver. For Windows, the answer would be - consider using the Opera or Firefox web browser. These browsers work best with Trackpad++, providing almost as smooth and as intuitive scrolling experience as Safari in MacOS. As to the rest of the browsers, the experience may not be 100% perfect. In any case, the Trackpad++ significantly improves scrolling behavior vs. the Boot Camp driver, so you should get noticeable improvement regardless of the web browser you are using.
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Q.: I have got a question which is not listed there! How can I get an answer?
A.: Please feel free to contact us.