Most gaming laptops have similar basic features: a clamshell form factor, a keyboard (sometimes mechanical), a big touchpad ...

and it can be difficult to get much done if it suddenly stops working — especially if you're not familiar with common Windows keyboard shortcuts. Whether your laptop's touchpad is unresponsive ...

A non-functioning touchpad might not be the end of the world as long as you have a mouse to connect to the laptop, but it can be a frightening incident if you've never experienced it before.