ACER Predator 17: Fix Touchpad Not Working & Restore Cursor

Troubleshooting Touchpad Issues on ACER Predator 17

• 💡 Check the dedicated touchpad button next to the touchpad; if it turns red, the touchpad is off, and if it turns green, it's on.
• ⚠️ Note that this method is not interchangeable with other enabling methods.

Keyboard Shortcut and Windows Settings

• ⌨️ Try the Fn + F7 keyboard shortcut, which typically has a touchpad symbol to enable or disable the touchpad.
• ⚙️ If the shortcut doesn't work, access Windows Settings by pressing the Windows key and typing 'settings'. Navigate to 'Devices' (or 'Bluetooth & devices' on some versions), then 'Touchpad', and ensure it is turned 'On'.

System Restart and Device Manager

• 🔄 A simple restart of your ACER Predator 17 can sometimes resolve temporary glitches. Hold the power button to shut down, then restart.
• 💻 If the issue persists, open Device Manager (search for it from the Start button). Expand 'Mice and other pointing devices' or 'HID-compliant devices' and look for the 'HID-compliant touchpad'.
• 🛠️ Within Device Manager, check if the device is disabled. If it says 'Disable device', it means it's currently enabled. If you see an option to 'Enable device', select it and restart your laptop.

External Mouse as a Solution

• 🖱️ If none of the above steps restore your touchpad functionality, it's possible the touchpad itself has a hardware problem. In this case, plugging in an external mouse is a practical workaround.