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