Drivers and resets are at the Windows software level. The touchpad could be disabled at the UEFI firmware level if Fn + F7 was pressed. Even replacing the touchpad won't clear that, as the Touchpad On/Off toggle is stored outside the touchpad. If you have Function Lock enabled, it is especially easy to disable the touchpad unintentionally, as it only requires the single key F7. Press Fn + F7 or just F7 to enable the touchpad.