How to turn on a touchpad on a Xiaomi laptop: all working ways (2026)

Touchpad on Xiaomi laptops is one of the most common sources of problems for users, it suddenly ceases to respond to touch, then turns off after updating the system, then just “hangs” for no apparent reason. If you are faced with this situation, do not rush to bring the device to 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 ways to enable touchpad on Xiaomi laptops, from the basic (hot keys, Windows settings) to advanced (driver updates, BIOS reset). We will focus on Mi Notebook Pro, RedmiBook and Xiaomi Book models, but the instructions will also be suitable for other lines.

Before you start settings, make sure that the problem is not mechanical damage. Try connecting an external mouse - if it works and the touchpad does not, go to the instructions below.

1. Hot keys: the fastest way to turn on a touchpad

Most Xiaomi laptops come with a keyboard combination to instantly disable/enable the touchpad. Most often this is a combination of Fn + F6 or Fn + F10, but some models (such as the Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air) can use Fn + F3.

How to check:

🔍 Carefully examine the functional keys (F1–F12) — one of them should have a touch panel icon (usually a stylized image of a hand or rectangle with a dot).
💡 Press Fn. + If the touchpad was disabled by software, it will work immediately.
🔄 If the combination doesn’t work, try holding the Fn for 2-3 seconds – some models require a long press.

Important: On Xiaomi notebooks with backlit keys (like the Mi Notebook Pro X 15), the combination may be different. If standard pairings don't work, try Fn+Space or double-press the top left corner of the touchpad - this sometimes works like a hardware switch.

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2. Checking Windows settings: why the system can block the touchpad

If the hotkeys didn’t help, the problem may lie in the operating system settings. In Windows 10/11, the touchpad is managed through Device Settings, and sometimes it shuts down after updates or because of driver conflict.

How to turn on the touchpad through settings:

Open the Start menu → Settings → Devices → Touch panel.
Make sure that the slider "Enable touch panel" is in the position of "On".
Check the "Additional settings" section, and there may be an option to turn off the touchpad when you connect the mouse, and turn it off if it's active.

On Xiaomi laptops with Windows 11 preinstalled, the path may be slightly different:

Start → Settings → Bluetooth and devices → Touch panel

If the Touchbar partition is not in the settings, it means that the system does not recognize the device, in which case proceed to update the drivers.

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On some Xiaomi models (e.g. RedmiBook 14) the BIOS has a separate option to control the touchpad. If none of these methods worked, check the BIOS settings (Advanced → Internal Pointing Device).

3. Update or reinstall touchpad drivers

Outdated or damaged drivers are one of the main reasons why the touchpad on Xiaomi stops working, especially after Windows updates or factory resets.

How to update the driver manually:

🖱️ Press Win. + X and select Device Manager».
🔍 Deploy the Mouse section and other pointing devices.
🔄 Find a device called Touchpad, Synaptics, ELAN or Xiaomi Input Device. Right-click on it and select "Update driver».
💾 Select Auto Search. If the system does not find updates, download the driver from the official Xiaomi website (Support section). → Drivers).

If the driver is missing or marked with a yellow exclamation point, perform a complete reinstallation:

Remove the current driver through Device Manager (right button → Delete device).
Restart your laptop – Windows will try to install the driver automatically.
If the touchpad is not working, install the driver manually (download from the Xiaomi site or use DriverPack Solution).

Make sure the device is displayed in Device Manager |

Check for a yellow exclamation point |

Update the driver through automatic search |

Download the driver from the official Xiaomi website (if the automatic search did not help)|

Restart the laptop after installation-->

Important for Xiaomi laptops 2022-2026: New models (such as Xiaomi Book Pro 14 2023) use a touchpad with support for Windows Precision. It requires a separate driver from Microsoft, which may conflict with standard Synaptics drivers. If after the update the touchpad began to work incorrectly (for example, gestures are not supported), roll the driver back to the factory version.

4. BIOS reset: if the touchpad is disabled at the hardware level

In rare cases, the touchpad may be disabled in the BIOS settings, often after resetting, updating the firmware, or turning off the laptop incorrectly.

How to turn on the touchpad via the BIOS:

Turn off your laptop and turn it on by holding the F2 key (on some Xiaomi models, Del or Esc).
Go to Advanced (or Configuration) section.
Find the option Internal Pointing Device, Touchpad or PS/2 Mouse. Set the Enabled value.
Save the changes (F10) and restart the laptop.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models (such as the Mi Notebook Pro X), the touchpad option may be hidden in the System Configuration submenus or Onboard Devices. If you do not find the right option, do not change other settings - this can lead to unstable system operation.

Laptop model	BIOS entry key	Section with touchpad settings
Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro	F2	Advanced → Internal Pointing Device
RedmiBook 15/16	Del	Configuration → PS/2 Mouse
Xiaomi Book S 12.4	Esc (then F2)	System Devices → Touchpad
Mi Notebook Air 13.3	F2	Advanced → Onboard Devices

5.Linux problems: how to enable touchpad on Xiaomi under Ubuntu/Fedora

Linux users on Xiaomi laptops often find that the touchpad is not recognized by the system or does not work correctly, due to the lack of proprietary drivers for some models of touchpads (for example, ELAN1200 or Synaptics I2C).

Solutions for popular distributions:

🐧 Ubuntu/Debian: Install xserver-xorg-input-libinput and restart the system: sudo apt update && sudo apt install xserver-xorg-input-libinput
💻 Fedora/RHEL: Activate the rpmfusion repository and install the driver: sudo dnf install xorg-x11-drv-libinput
⚙️ Arch Linux: Check if the kernel module is enabled i2c_hid: lsmod | grep i2c_hid If not, download it manually: sudo modprobe i2c_hid

If the touchpad still doesn’t work, check its status in the terminal:

xinput list

The output should show a device called Touchpad or ELAN. If it is not, the problem is at the kernel level - try to update the system or install a newer version of Linux.

What if the touchpad is recognized but the gestures don’t work?

In Linux, touchpad gestures are managed separately. To set them up, install libinput-gestures: git clone. https://github.com/bulletmark/libinput-gestures.git cd libinput-gestures sudo./libinput-gestures-setup Then add your user to the input group: sudo gpasswd -a $USER After rebooting, gestures will be available for customization via a configuration file. ~/.config/libinput-gestures.conf.

6. Hardware malfunctions: when without service can not do

If none of the software has worked, the problem may be a physical breakdown of the touchpad or its plume, which is true for laptops that have been hit by falls, liquids or disassembly.

Signs of hardware malfunction:

🚨 The touchpad is not defined in any OS (Windows/Linux).
🔌 When pressed on the surface, foreign sounds (creaking, crackling) are heard).
💧 On the screen appear “phantom” touches or cursor moves on its own.
🔧 In Device Manager, the touchpad is marked as an Unknown Device with an error code of 43.

⚠️ Warning: If you suspect a hardware breakdown, don't disassemble the laptop yourself - this can lead to a loss of warranty. In Xiaomi models, the touchpad is often integrated into the top panel, and its replacement requires a complete disassembly of the case.

The cost of repairing the touchpad in official services:

Type of malfunction	Cost (rupe)	Duration of repairs
Replacement of touchpad plume	1 500–2 500	1-2 days
Touchpad replacement (assembled)	3 000–6 000	3-5 days
Diagnosis + cleaning of contacts	1 000–1 500	1 day

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If the laptop is guaranteed, do not try to repair the touchpad yourself - this will void warranty obligations. In Xiaomi service centers, diagnostics is free, even if you refuse to repair.

7.Prevention: How to avoid touchpad problems in the future

To ensure that the touchpad on your Xiaomi laptop works stably, follow these guidelines:

🔄 Regularly update drivers through Mi PC Manager (official software from Xiaomi) or Device Manager.
🚫 Avoid using an external mouse and touchpad at the same time – this can cause conflicts.
🧹 Clean the surface of the touchpad with soft lilaless fabric (do not use alcohol or abrasive materials!).
🔋 Do not press the touchpad with excessive force – it can damage the sensors.
💻 When installing Linux, use distributions with a 5.15 kernel.+ (For example, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS), Where are Xiaomi touchpads better supported.

It is also useful to disable the automatic touchpad shutdown when connecting the mouse:

Open the settings → Devices → Touch panel.
Click on "Additional parameters".
Uncheck the tick from the item Disable the touch panel when connecting the mouse.

If you often work in high humidity, use silica gel packs in your laptop case – this will prevent the touchpad contacts from oxidizing.

FAQ: Frequent questions about touchpad on Xiaomi

The touchpad works, but the cursor jumps or jerks. What's the problem?

This can be caused by: Touchpad surface contamination (wipe it dry), driver conflict (try to roll the driver back in Device Manager), wet sensitivity (turn it off in touchpad settings), plume damage (requires a service diagnosis), and check if the touchpad is disturbed by magnetic fields from connected devices (e.g., wireless headphones next to the keyboard).

After the Windows update, the touchpad stopped supporting gestures (scroll, zoom).

This is a typical problem when switching to a new version of Windows Solutions: Remove the current touchpad driver through Device Manager and restart the laptop - Windows will install the standard Windows Precision driver. Download the original driver from the Xiaomi site (Support section) → Drivers → Touchpad. - Manual gestures: Settings → Devices → Touch panel. → Additional gestures: If the gestures still don't work, try turning off and re-enable the Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel (Win) service. + R → services.msc).

On a Xiaomi laptop, the touchpad turns on on itself after sleep. How do you fix it?

This is a known problem on some models (e.g. RedmiBook 14) because of the incorrect operation of the power saving mode. Solutions: Turn off the fast start: Control Panel → Power supply → Action of power buttons → Change of inaccessible parameters → Uncheck the tick from Enable Quick Start. Update the touchpad driver to the latest version. In Device Manager, turn off Allow Disconnection to save power (right button on the touchpad) → Properties → If the problem persists, try turning off sleep completely and only use hibernation.

Can I connect an external touchpad to a Xiaomi laptop via USB?

Yes, but with reservations: Xiaomi laptops support external touchpads via USB (for example, Apple Magic Trackpad or Logitech T650). To fully work gestures may require additional software (for example, Touchpad Blocker for Windows or libinput for Linux). Some features (for example, Force Touch) may not be supported due to the lack of drivers. To connect an external touchpad, simply connect it to the laptop via USB or Bluetooth. Drivers are installed automatically.

The touchpad on Xiaomi Book Pro doesn't respond to touch, but the left/right buttons work.

This indicates a faulty touchpad layer, possible causes: damage to the top touchpad (for example, after scratches or impacts); detachment of the plume responsible for the touchpad (with mechanical buttons remaining operational); getting liquid under the surface of the touchpad; In this case, software methods will not help - you need to replace the touchpad at the service center. The cost of repair: from 3,000 to 6,000 rubles (depending on the model).