TIFU: by thinking my Laptop was broken for two years when it wasn't

I bought a great laptop that I really like about two years ago. Everything was perfect, I was so happy with my purchase, when suddenly my trackpad stopped working. I did everything I could to try to fix it.

I Googled.

I read forums.

I watched minutes of YouTube videos.

I adjusted my trackpad settings.

I adjusted my mouse settings.

I uninstalled and reinstalled drivers.

I checked my BIOS to make sure my trackpad wasn't disabled.

I even thought about returning my computer and getting a new one, but alas, I had not opted to go with the optional warranty through Amazon and the one that came with the computer had expired.

I called an electronics repair store and got a quote, way too expensive.

I finally broke down and just bought a Bluetooth mouse. This was a great solution until the Bluetooth mouse stopped working as well at which point I looked down at my computer and realized that if I pushed FN+F7 I could re-enable my trackpad which I had inadvertently turned off by fat-fingered button pressing two years ago.

TLDR: Am idiot. Need to learn how to read labels on my keyboard better.

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