How To Troubleshoot Your Computer's Mouse

The Motherboard is the largest component in yourControl Panel, and open the System folder.
PC and the Central Processing Unit is its brain. ButSelect the device driver tab and use the down arrow
when your input devices go on the blink, you're shutkey to scroll down to the mouse.Expand the mouse
down for awhile. When Computer Mice problemsto see if the driver is installed.
come, we don't panic as fast when we cannotIf you see a yellow icon, the mouse has a problem
access our hard drive.and you can try to re-install the device driver.First
When you grab your Mouse and either click or roll theuninstall the mouse from Windows and reboot the
buttons and nothing happens, your computing funPC.
stops. Even though the mouse is a little input device,After the system reboots, the operating system will
you will wish you understood its every aspect whenfind the mouse and re-install the driver.If you have a
it dies.wireless or USB mouse, re-installing the special
When input device failure occurs, the problem may liesoftware may be in order.
with the computer's hardware,the mouse, the OS orA misbehaving mouse may occur when you install
Operating System. Let's take a look at what youanother device on your system.If this happens, the
should check when mouse failure occurs. If you needmouse and new device may be conflicting with each
help with mouse components, contains photos ofother by using the same address.
every component in the computer.Unplug any hardware you installed and uninstall any
When the mouse dies, you should be able to performsoftware recently installed. See if the mouse
the same functions with the keyboard. It may be aoperates properly.
little closer but you won't be shut down completely.Use the System Restore utility to set your computer
NO MOUSE MOVEMENTback to a time when the mouse was working as it
First...If the mouse has no movement, first look atshould. The Registry can be the culprit of the mouse
the mouse connection at the rear of thebehaving badly.
computer.Be sure it is plugged in completely.You can connect your mouse to another computer
Second...remove the plug and inspect for connectorsto verify it is bad. If the mouse works on another
or pins that may be broken or bent. The connector issystem, check the problems mentioned in the PC's
color coded with green being that of the mouse.operating system.
If your mouse uses the USB or Universal Serial BusMAINTAINING YOUR MOUSE
connector, check the connectors for any damageTo keep the mouse performing at its very best,you
and be sure it is plugged in.should take the time to clean the components of
MOUSE STOPPED DURING OPERATIONyour mouse.Regularly clean the mouse, both inside
Should your mouse quit in the middle of computing,and out.
save your work immediately. Press the ALT key toClean the outside of the mouse with rubbing alcohol.
access your program and save your work.This solution is best since it does not leave any
Check the connection in the rear to be sure it hasresidue.Take the time to clean a small area first, to
not worked itself loose.If the connection is tight,to certain any damage to the plastic will not occur.
inspect the mouse components for birt.The components inside the mouse to be cleaned are
Remove the retain and trackball inside the mouse.the Rollers, as well as the Ball.These two parts are
Clean the Ball with a mild solution and be sure allthe most important to be kept clean and always
residence is removed.And clean the Ball Cavity with atake great care in doing so.
cotton swab. Replace the ball and secure it with theCarefully take apart the mouse by turning the
retainer.retaining ring counter clockwise to unlock it. Remove
Connect the mouse to the system unit and boot thethe Ball and clean it with warm water and not alcohol.
the computer. Try clicking a program to see if theThe rollers inside the moise cavity can be cleaned
mouse wotks. If the mouse fails, check the devicewith alcohol by dampening a Q Tip and wiping the
driver for the mouse.rollers gently.
MOUSE POINTER MISBEHAVINGWith clean hands, insert the ball back in the mouse
This problem may be the result of your computer beand replace the retaining ring. Now enjoy your mouse
affected by a virus. Use your Anti Virus software toand should it cause any problems, you're armed with
scan your sysem for viruses.the knowledge of how to diagnose and repair most
You can go to to download a free version of antiproblems
virus software if you don't have anti virus softwareOtis F. Cooper is solely dedicated to boosting the
installed on your system.knowledge and confidence of every computer user.
A corrupt device driver can also cause the mouse toUse his informative articles and videos to understand
misbehave. Check the device driver by opening theall about the PC.