Do I need to replace my MacBook Air's trackpad?

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MacBook Air 13" Early 2015

The March 2015 update of Apple's 13" MacBook Air features fifth generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors, resulting in slightly increased performance and battery life.

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Jim Benstead @limits

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Posted: Dec 5, 2018

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Do I need to replace my MacBook Air's trackpad?

A few months ago my MacBook Air’s trackpad lost its “click”. It still registered on screen, but the trackpad itself didn’t move. The trackpad has a physical click — i.e., it’s not simulated through haptics — so I adjusted the screw and the click came back. However, it then went away again. I adjusted the screw a second time but after a little while the trackpad has again lost its click.

I’m happy to replace the trackpad if I need to — it doesn’t seem too expensive or difficult to do. Is this what is necessary? Or should I try some other things first?

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Thanks, @mayer! I checked and the battery isn’t swollen — and the trackpad doesn’t click when I remove the battery.

I adjusted the trackpad screw again and the click has come back (just like the last two times); now I’ve eliminated the battery, if — as seems inevitable — the click goes again, should I just buy a new trackpad and fit it?

Dec 5, 2018 by Jim Benstead

@limits not yet, invest in a little "Loctite"

https://www.amazon.com/Loctite-Heavy-Dut...

Dec 5, 2018 by mayer

@mayer - thank you again! I was wondering if the screw might be slipping, and if something like this might exist. I’ll get hold of some :)

Dec 10, 2018 by Jim Benstead

The stuff works. I had a screw in my glasses that I had to keep tightening about every other day so my lens wouldn't fall out. I put just a little bit on the screws and have not had to touch them again.

Dec 10, 2018 by mayer

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Thanks, @mayer! I checked and the battery isn’t swollen — and the trackpad doesn’t click when I remove the battery.

I adjusted the trackpad screw again and the click has come back (just like the last two times); now I’ve eliminated the battery, if — as seems inevitable — the click goes again, should I just buy a new trackpad and fit it? — Jim Benstead
@limits not yet, invest in a little "Loctite"

https://www.amazon.com/Loctite-Heavy-Dut... — mayer
@mayer - thank you again! I was wondering if the screw might be slipping, and if something like this might exist. I’ll get hold of some :) — Jim Benstead
The stuff works. I had a screw in my glasses that I had to keep tightening about every other day so my lens wouldn't fall out. I put just a little bit on the screws and have not had to touch them again. — mayer