Computer Mouse Problems
The computer mouse is a very essential part of the computer, as it helps the user in almost all functions that are required to be performed on the system. If you use it for a substantial period of time, you may come across some problems. In case you are experiencing common problems, many people suggest to just throw away the old mouse and get a new one from the store.
Since, the cost of buying a mouse is not too much, you may not even think of trying to troubleshoot the issues. However, commonly faced problems can always be troubleshot instead of purchasing a new mouse. It should not happen that you get a new mouse, only to find out that dust was causing the problem in the old mouse.
Troubleshooting Computer Mouse Problems
If the mouse is not at all working, you first need to check the obvious causes for the problem. Locate the back of the CPU cabinet where the mouse is connected and check, if it is properly connected into the USB port or the PS/2 connector. You can even try to unplug the mouse and connect it back again to see whether it works. If you are using a USB mouse, you can check it by connecting to another USB port on the back of the CPU cabinet.
If the pointer of a ball mouse is not working in a smooth manner or hanging up at one place on the computer monitor; remove the base of the mouse, take the ball out, clean the dust and debris from the ball and also from the rollers, put the ball back again, and check, if the mouse works. If you are using an optical mouse, you are required to clean the optical eye located on the base of the device.
If the mouse is not working as it normally should, one of the causes can be a computer virus attack. A computer virus can also make the mouse to act in a disturbed manner. If this is the case, then you would require an antivirus software to detect the virus and delete it.
If all these troubleshooting steps do not seem to work, you need to pay attention to the device drivers. You can do a system restore, for fixing the device driver problem, or reinstall the mouse drivers altogether. Other problems like the pointer being too slow or fast and double-click not working can be resolved from the mouse settings in the control panel.
Troubleshooting Wireless Computer Mouse Problems
If you are using a wireless mouse, main mouse problems can be related to the signal or the batteries dying out. In case a wireless mouse does not work, you need to check, if the receiver is properly connected with the PS/2 or USB port. If you are certain that the receiver is properly connected, you should then examine the batteries which might be low. Change the batteries and then see whether the mouse functions as expected. There can be times when the blue-tooth mouse gets disconnected from the computer after a considerable time of inactivity. In such a situation, you need to synchronize the connection with the PC again.
If none of these steps seem to work, then probably you are out of luck, and need to get a new mouse. On the contrary to technical troubleshooting of this device when it comes to human health, those thinking about computer mouse health problems or computer mouse hand problems due to significant use of the mouse should know that there can be many issues; such as pain in the fingers, bones, elbow, shoulder, and even the neck.
