Most common problems with your optical mouse

Before discarding your mouse as trash, ensure that it is a hardware problem and not the software one. Many of us cannot decipher exact issues with our electronics and, based on our lack of information, make expensive decisions. One such decision is buying your computer, new accessories when the old ones are still functional.

Let us discuss some of the typical problems that may render your mouse non-functional:

Dust all around

If you are still using a ball mouse, make sure to clean the mouse inside-out thoroughly. But if you have upgraded to an optical mouse, you should make sure that nothing is hindering the light and it is hitting the surface adequately. You would not believe, but even the smallest things like a hair strand can lead your mouse to perform erratically. Therefore, while using an optical mouse, regular cleaning of the optical eye and the surface is necessary.

Appropriate surfacing

Sometimes the surface under the mouse’s eye is too smooth (like glass) for the mouse to function correctly. It is always better to opt for a mouse pad than using just any other surface. For a quick fix, you can also keep an A4 sheet under the mouse.

No connection zone

While using a wireless set-up, you must be present within the range of the receiver. Generally, it is not more than 3 feet for the proper reception of the signal. Once you go out of the range, you may experience a lag in your wireless mouse's performance.

Interference with the signal

As wireless devices are highly sensitive, any sharp radio signal spike in the receiver's and the device’s vicinity may interfere with the whole set-up. Therefore, avoid using devices that work on Radio Frequency near your other wireless devices like the mouse.

Another cause of the strange behavior of a mouse is the presence of electrical signals. Even a high EMF from your monitor can disrupt the functioning of the mouse.

Depletion of the charge

Apart from the interference, your mouse can stop working altogether if it is running on a low battery charge. The best way is to replace the battery before trying anything funny with the mouse and its circuits. You can also use quality rechargeable batteries to curtail your expenses.

Try a different port

If you are using an USB mouse, ensure that the port is working. Sometimes the USB receivers don’t fit well in a particular port but function effectively in other ports on your laptop. Therefore, make sure to check all the ports are working with the help of other USB devices before replacing your mouse.

Driver problem and infected files

All the system drivers must be updated regularly for a proper bug and issues fixes. You can download the current version of the driver from the website of your laptop’s manufacturer.

A virus can also corrupt system files concerned with the functioning of your mouse. Hence, always ensure to keep premium anti-malware software installed in your laptop.

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