Does the Touchpad on Xiaomi Laptop Not Work? 5 Proven Ways to Turn On Touchbar

Touchpad on Xiaomi laptops is one of the most vulnerable elements, which often turns off after a system update, driver failure or accidental hotkey press. If your Mi Notebook, RedmiBook or Xiaomi Book stopped responding to touch, do not rush to carry it into the service: in 90% of cases, the problem can be solved by yourself in 5-10 minutes.

In this article, we will discuss all possible reasons for disabling the touchpad, from the banal (accidentally turned off in the settings) to the complex (driver conflict after Windows update). BIOS, Device Manager, Hotkeys or Command Prompt, and what to do if the touchpad works but “glues” (for example, spontaneously clicks or does not recognize gestures).

Instructions are suitable for all models of Xiaomi laptops based on Windows 10/11 Linux (Ubuntu, Mint, Fedora), including popular series:

• 📱 Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro / Air / Pro X (14/15.6 inch)
• 📱 RedmiBook 14/15/16 (including discrete graphics versions)
• 📱 Xiaomi Book S 12.4 on Windows 11 ARM)
• 📱 Xiaomi Modern 14/15

If your model is not on the list, don’t worry: the algorithm of actions is the same for all laptops of the brand, as they use touchpads from Synaptics, ELAN Microsoft Precision with Universal Drivers.

1. Checking the underlying causes: why the touchpad might have turned off

Before digging into the settings, rule out the obvious reasons why the touchpad stops working:

• 🔌 Connected mouse or other pointer. Many Xiaomi laptops automatically turn off the touchpad when connected. USB/Bluetooth-Disconnect all external devices and restart the laptop.
• 🔄 If the touchpad stopped working suddenly, try pressing Ctrl. + Alt + Del and select Reboot, sometimes it solves the problem without any additional action.
• 🔋 Low battery power. At below 5%, some RedmiBook models block the touchpad to save energy. Connect the charger and check the reaction in 2-3 minutes.
• 💧 Pollution or moisture: Xiaomi touchpads are sensitive to dust and liquids. wipe the panel with a dry microfiber wipe (no alcohol!).

If after these manipulations the touchpad did not work, proceed to the following methods. Pay special attention to item 2 - hot keys turn off the touchpad on Xiaomi laptops most often!

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On some models (e.g. RedmiBook) 15) The touchpad may freeze due to conflict with graphics drivers. Try updating the video adapter driver through Device Manager or website NVIDIA/Intel

2 Hot Keys: How to Turn on a Touchpad on Xiaomi in 2 Seconds

The most common reason for turning off the touchpad is the accidental pressing of the key combination. On Xiaomi laptops, the Fn combination is responsible for this. + F6 (phn + F3 on some models. F6 usually marked with a touchpad icon with a crossed-out mug:

To turn on the touchpad:

1. Hold the Fn key (usually in the lower left corner of the keyboard).
2. Press. F6 (or F3) once.
3. Wait 1-2 seconds – the indicator on the key should go out (or light up if it burned earlier).

Make sure the Fn key is not locked (some models have an Fn Lock switch)

Try pressing Fn. + F6 twice 1 second apart

Check if the indicator on the key is on (if any)

Restart your laptop after pressing the combination-->

If the combination doesn't work:

• 🔍 Check if Fn Lock is enabled (some keyboards have a separate button to lock function keys).
• 🔄 Try pressing Fn. + Esc - this switches the key mode F1–F12.
• 💡 On models with backlit keys (for example, Mi Notebook Pro X), the touchpad indicator can burn in blue or red.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi Book S 12.4 laptops (on Windows 11) ARM) The hot keys for the touchpad may be different. Try the Fn combination. + Del or check the user manual for your model.

3. Enabling a touchpad through Windows settings 10/11

If the hotkeys didn't work, check the operating system settings. In Windows 10 and 11, the touchpad can be disabled at the OS or driver level.

For Windows 11:

1. Open the Start. → Parameters (⚙️) → Bluetooth and devices → Touch panel.
2. Make sure the Touch Panel switch is in the On position.
3. Scroll down and click the Additional Touch Bar settings.
4. In the window that opens, check that there is no tick opposite to Disable when connecting the mouse.

For Windows 10:

1. Go to Start. → Parameters → Devices → Touch panel.
2. Turn on the slider Touchbar.
3. Click Additional settings and uncheck the box from the item Disable the touch panel when connecting the mouse.

If the settings do not include the item “Touchbar”, this means that:

• 🖥️ The touchpad driver is not installed or is not working correctly (solution – see section 4).
• 🔧 Touchpad's offline. BIOS (decision - see section 5).
• 💻 You have an unofficial Windows build installed (such as ZverDVD) that removes standard components.

4. Update or reinstall the touchpad driver

Driver conflicts are the second most common cause of a broken touchpad on Xiaomi laptops, especially after a Windows update or a system reset.

Method 1: Automatic update via Device Manager

1. Press Win + X and select Device Manager.
2. Open the Mouse section and other pointing devices.
3. Find a device called Synaptics, ELAN, Microsoft Precision TouchPad or Xiaomi Touchpad.
4. Right-click on it and select Update the driver → Automatic search.

Method 2: Manually installing a driver from the Xiaomi site

If the automatic search does not help, download the driver from the official website:

1. Go to the support page of Xiaomi Support.
2. Type in a laptop model (e.g. RedmiBook 15) and select it from the list.
3. In the Drivers section, find a file called Touchpad Driver or Synaptics/ELAN Driver.
4. Download and install the driver, following the instructions of the installation wizard.

After installation, be sure to restart the laptop!

⚠️ Note: On Linux laptops (Ubuntu, Mint) touchpad drivers Synaptics/ELAN If the touchpad does not work after installation, perform at the terminal: sudo apt install xserver-xorg-input-synaptics and restart the laptop.

5. Including touchpad in BIOS (if it's off at iron level)

In rare cases, the touchpad may be turned off in the settings. BIOS. It is relevant if:

• 🔧 You've recently updated. BIOS.
• 💻 Laptop under repair.
• 🔄 After resetting the settings BIOS touchpad stopped working.

To turn on the touchpad in BIOS:

1. Turn off the laptop.
2. Press and hold the key. F2 (or Del on some models, then turn on the laptop with the power button.
3. On the menu. BIOS Go to the Advanced section → Internal Pointing Device (the name may differ).
4. Set the Enabled value.
5. Save the changes (F10 → Yes) and restart the laptop.

If you BIOS There is no such point, so the touchpad is not disabled at the iron level, and the problem lies in the drivers or the system.

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Including a touchpad in BIOS — In 99% of cases, the problem is solved at the Windows or driver level. BIOS The touchpad still does not work, return the parameters to the original state and check other methods.

6. System integrity check and resetting

If the touchpad still doesn't respond, it may be a problem with corrupted system files or software conflicts.

Step 1: Checking the integrity of system files

Open the Command Prompt on behalf of the Administrator (Win) + X → Command Prompt (Administrator) and execute in turn:

sfc /scannow


dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

Restart your laptop after the check is completed.

Step 2: Reset the touchpad settings

Sometimes it helps to reset the settings of the input device:

1. Open Device Manager (Win + X → Device Manager).
2. Find the touchpad in the Mouse section and other pointing devices.
3. Right-click and select Properties → Driver. → Reverse (if the button is active).
4. If rollback is not possible, click Remove the device, then restart the laptop – Windows will install the driver automatically.

Step 3: Restore the system

If the touchpad worked before but stopped after updating or installing the program, try rolling back the system:

1. Open the Control Panel → Restore → Start system recovery.
2. Select the recovery point on the date the touchpad was still working.
3. Confirm the recovery and wait for the reboot.

This method will return all settings (including drivers) to the state on the selected date.

7.What to do if the touchpad works but "gluts"

Sometimes the touchpad turns on, but behaves incorrectly:

• 🖱️ Spontaneous clicks – the cursor itself presses or drags objects.
• 🌀 Gestures do not work (scaling, scrolling with two fingers).
• 🐢 Delays or “brakes” when cursor movement.
• 🔍 Cursor jumps across screen without touching.

Solutions for each problem:

⚠️ Note: If the touchpad became "glut" after spilled liquid or falling laptop, do not try to disassemble it yourself! Contact the service center Xiaomi, as the problem may be in damage to the plume or chip controller.

8. Alternative ways to control if the touchpad does not work

If none of the methods worked and the touchpad still doesn’t respond, use temporary solutions:

• 🖱️ USB- Bluetooth mouse – the most reliable solution for comfortable work.
• 🎮 Gamepad or joystick - can be connected through USB/Bluetooth and configure as an index device in the Parameters → Devices.
• 📱 Smartphone as a touchpad – use apps like Remote Mouse or Unified Remote to control your cursor from your phone.
• ⌨️ Hot keys for navigation: Tab – switching between elements; Alt + Tab – switching between windows; Win + Arrows - window control; Win + E - open the conductor.

If you are sure that the problem is a hardware malfunction (for example, after mechanical damage), contact the Xiaomi service center. Touchpad repair costs an average of 1,500-3,000 rubles (depending on the model and type of breakdown).

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Before visiting the service center, make a backup of the data! In some cases, a complete disassembly of the laptop is required to repair the touchpad, which carries the risk of damaging the drive.

FAQ: Frequent questions about touchpad on Xiaomi laptops