How to completely disable the touchpad on Xiaomi laptop: all ways

Why users want to turn off the touchpad on Xiaomi and when it really is necessary

The touchpad on Xiaomi laptops is both a handy tool and a source of irritation. Many owners of RedmiBook Pro 15, Mi Notebook Air or Mi Gaming Laptop models face a situation where the touchpad is triggered accidentally during printing, interferes with the mouse or completely fails, requiring a temporary shutdown, but there are more serious reasons, from driver conflict to hardware malfunctions, when the touchpad begins to “live its life”.

In this article, we will look at all the current ways to disable the touchpad on Xiaomi laptops, from standard methods through Windows Settings to deep settings in the BIOS and registry editing. Particular attention will be paid to the nuances that are often missed in other guides: for example, why after updating Windows touchpad can turn on again or how to avoid errors when working with drivers. If you use an external mouse and want to get rid of unnecessary movements of the cursor — or the touchpad began to glit after the fall of the laptop — here you will find a solution.

Important: some methods (such as disabling through Device Manager) give a temporary effect, while others (configuring in BIOS) - permanent, we will note which are reversible and which require additional actions to return to the original state.

Method 1: Disable the touchpad through Windows settings (the easiest method)

If you need to quickly and safely disable the touchpad — for example, while working with documents — use the built-in settings of Windows 10 or 11. This method does not require administrator rights and works on all Xiaomi models, including RedmiBook 14/15/16 and Mi Notebook Pro.

Instructions:

1. Open the Start menu and select Settings (cog icon).
2. Go to the Devices section → Touch panel.
3. Find the Touch Bar switch and move it to the Retraction position.
4. If the option is not available, check if the external mouse is connected – sometimes Windows blocks the touchpad from turning off without an alternative input device.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi firmware may not have this switch, in which case you can try updating the touchpad driver (see Method 3) or use an alternative method.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔹 Does not require a restart of the laptop.
• 🔹 Reversible action – touchpad can be turned back in two clicks.
• 🔹 It works on all versions of Windows since 1809.

Disadvantages:

• 🔸 After Windows update, settings may reset.
• 🔸 Some Xiaomi models (like Mi Notebook 14 Horizon) may ignore this setup due to custom drivers.

Method 2: Hot keys for instantaneous shutdown (if supported)

Many Xiaomi laptops have a keyboard combination to quickly turn off the touchpad, which is convenient if you need to switch between modes often, but not all models support this feature, depending on the version of the BIOS and the software preinstalled.

Try the following combinations (one after another, with an interval of 2-3 seconds):

• 🔘 Fn + F6 — The standard combination for most RedmiBooks.
• 🔘 Fn + F10 — Alternative version for Mi Notebook Pro X.
• 🔘 Fn + Del - rare, but occurs on some modifications.

If none of the combinations worked, check:

1. Are native drivers from Xiaomi installed (not universal from Windows)?
2. Is Hotkey Mode activated in the BIOS (see Method 4)?
3. Is there a conflict with gesture control software (e.g. Synaptics or Precision Touchpad)?

⚠️ Note: On dual-card laptops (e.g. Mi Gaming Laptop with a dual-card) NVIDIA + Intel's hotkeys may not work due to a conflict of graphics drivers. In this case, try updating the Intel Management Engine through the official Xiaomi website.

Method 3: Disconnecting through Device Manager (temporary solution)

If the touchpad is buggy or intruding, but you don't want to change your BIOS settings, you can turn it off via Device Manager, which is suitable for all Xiaomi models, but has a temporary effect - after a reboot, the touchpad can be activated again.

Step-by-step:

1. Press Win + X and select Device Manager.
2. Open the mouse tab and other pointing devices.
3. Find a device called Touchpad, Synaptics, ELAN, or Xiaomi Precision Touchpad.
4. Click on it with the right button and select Disable the device.
5. Confirm the action in the window that appears.

If there are more than one device on the list, turn them off one by one, checking the result. For example, RedmiBook 16 can have two drivers: one for gestures, the other for basic functionality.

⚠️ Warning: If the touchpad stops working after the touchpad is turned off, don't panic. USB-port or use the keyboard to return settings: Win + X → Device Manager → Action. → Update configuration.

Method 4: Permanently shutting down via BIOS (for power users)

If you're determined to get rid of the touchpad forever -- for example, because of a physical malfunction -- you can turn off the device at the BIOS level, which is a permanent method that requires you to go back to settings if you want to activate the touchpad again.

Instructions for Xiaomi laptops:

1. Turn off the laptop.
2. Press and hold F2, then turn on the power (Power button). Release F2 when the BIOS screen appears.
3. Go to Advanced (Advanced Settings) section.
4. Find the option Internal Pointing Device, Touchpad or PS/2 Mouse.
5. Set the value of Disabled.
6. Save the changes (F10) and restart the laptop.

Important nuances:

• 🔹 On some models (e.g. Mi Notebook Pro 15.6), the option may be in the Boot or Configuration section.
• 🔹 If BIOS No explicit mention of touchpad, try to disable PS/2 Device - This can help.
• 🔹 After the shutdown, BIOS The touchpad will not be detected even in Device Manager.

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Before changing your BIOS settings, take a picture of your phone’s current settings, which will help you get it back if the laptop stops booting.

⚠️ Note: On dual-firmware laptops (e.g. Xiaomi with Windows preinstalled) + Linux) to disable the touchpad in BIOS This can cause problems with gestures in both OSes. In this case, it is better to use software methods (see Method 1 or 3).

Method 5: Disconnecting through Registry Editor (for Windows)

If standard methods don't work, you can block the touchpad through the registry editor, which is suitable for users who are not afraid to work with system files. A registry error can lead to unstable Windows, so create a restore point before you start.

Instructions:

1. Press Win + R, enter regedit and press Enter.
2. Cross the path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PrecisionTouchPad\Status
3. Find the Enabled parameter and change it from 1 to 0.
4. If there is no such partition, create it manually (right button → Create → Partition).
5. Reboot the laptop.

Alternative path (for older Synaptics drivers):

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Synaptics\SynTP\Install\DeleteUserSettingsOnUpgrade

You need to create a DWORD parameter (32 bits) with the name DisableIntPDFeature and a value of 1.

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Registry changes only apply after a reboot. If the touchpad continues to work, check if the driver overrides the settings.

⚠️ Note: On Windows 11 and Secure Boot laptops, the registry editor can block changes to hardware-related partitions. BIOS (security).

Table: Comparison of methods of disabling touchpad on Xiaomi

Frequent problems and solutions

Even after the touchpad is turned off, Xiaomi users face unexpected challenges, and let's look at typical scenarios and how to solve them.

Problem 1: The touchpad switched off, but turned on again a few minutes later.

• 🔹 Reason: Conflict with Xiaomi Quick Tools or Mi Bluetooth Suite software that automatically reboot drivers.
• 🔹 Solution: Remove these programs through the settings → Apps or disable their autoboot in Task Manager.

Problem 2: After the Windows update, the touchpad is back on.

• 🔹 Reason: Update reset registry settings or reinstalled driver.
• 🔹 Solution: Repeat disabling using the selected method. To prevent repetition, disable automatic driver updates via Settings → Update and security → Additional parameters → Driver updates.

Problem 3: The touchpad is off, but the cursor is moving spontaneously.

• 🔹 Cause: Touchpad plume damage or contact closure (often after a laptop falls).
• 🔹 Solution: Physically disconnect the touchpad plume from the motherboard. To do this, disassemble the laptop (the instructions for RedmiBook are available on YouTube) or contact the service center.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions