Hi, You're right, in a pinch, tapping the trackpad will work. Thanks! Best, Kimo On Feb 14, 2008, at 10:33 AM, R Stevens wrote: >> I bought this same model for $700 from someone off craigslist. It >> worked fine for about 6 months, and then the button on the >> trackpad failed -- so a mouse is required. > > > This might solve your trackpad button issue: > > <trackpad.png> > > > Tapping the pad itself isn't so bad if the real button's busted. > >