How To Troubleshoot Your Computer's Mouse

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