2019 macbook pro 16 inch - The cursor jumps randomly to other parts of the document while typing. Not app specific. Occurs in Mail, Notes, Text Edit, and any other application I've used on my 2019 MacBook Pro 16 inch. I've tried resetting the PRAM and SMC, but this doesn't seem to correct the condition for more than an hour or so. In fact the cursor has jumped twice while typing this paragraph.
MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 14.2
This is Sonoma. I don't usually jump on new iOS, but once I upgraded, I have the problem too. It's a bug in the new iOS, it can't be anything else, in fact for fun it did it twice while typing this response.
This is Sonoma. I don't usually jump on new iOS, but once I upgraded, I have the problem too. It's a bug in the new iOS, it can't be anything else, in fact for fun it did it twice while typing this response.
Try using an external keyboard & mouse instead to see if you still encounter the issue. This is to make sure you are not accidentally brushing the trackpad while typing.
If the issue also occurs with an external keyboard & mouse, then you have a hardware issue with the laptop. Either the Trackpad is failing, or maybe the battery is starting to swell & is pushing against the Trackpad causing the Trackpad to misbehave.
Hey SparkyFromWilmington, just wondering did you find resolution for this? I have same issue and was of course wishing the solution would be something that doesn't involve taking my laptop to get looked at. Just wondering how it went for you?
When trackpads fail, they will sometimes cause the pointer to jump around. Sometimes they may work for a little while, but after "warming up" they start to act out. No matter what, I think you have a hardware issue of some sort. I guess you could try booting into Safe Mode to see if it still occurs since that should eliminate software issues, but I doubt it.
Thanks for your reply. Yes this problem occurs when using an external keyboard as well. It has also been going on for quite sometime, so doubt it's the battery, but I'll check it to see if it shows signs of swelling. I did find one other community thread with the exact same issue, but no ultimate solution. Thanks again for your response.
I agree it's a hardware issue, though I'm more inclined to believe it's the keyboard at fault. In the past month a new issue has arisen where on occasion an un-open app will open randomly, and always on a keypress. It might be getting time to order a replacement anyway since now the whole laptop goes black (screen, keyboard) for several seconds as if it has shutdown. On pressing the start key the whole thing springs back to life exactly where I left things. I like to keep my laptops for a long time, but this is my second MacBook Pro that hasn't made it 5 years. Both have had serious issues both in and out of warranty I'm sad to say.
Same issue for me on a brand new, 2023 M3 chip iMac desktop using apple keyboard that came with new computer. Keyboard fully charged. Very aggravating. And, no apparent fix.
Happened twice while typing this reply, FYI.
Hey SparkyfromWilmington -- any issues with the new macBook? Or problem solved? I bought M1 MacBook 2 years ago and have had the issue the entire time. Swore I must've been accidentally tapping the trackpad, but it happens with external keyboard also.
Sorry to report that I found no resolution to this problem. I ended up biting the bullet and purchasing a new MacBook. Best of luck to you.
cursor jumps randomly while typing
