What are the most common issues with a computer's mouse and how can you fix them?

I usually use parts of broken and unusable mice to make other broken mice usable. More often, the mice find wire breaks, or their click is damaged, or they are damaged from the middle part. These parts are replaceable.

Sometime it's connectivity problem. Just re-attache mouse and see if problem solve or not. Sometime problem in mouse buttons. Just replace the mouse.

Cleaning is always step one. While we don't have mechanical mouse's anymore, the sensors are still prone to dust collection. Give it a polish with a microfiber cloth. If you use a lot of hand lotion, put a little rubbing alcohol on the cloth and give it a good scrub. You'll be surprised when it looks new. If it's a corded mouse and not working, the classic unplug and replug will work. Sometimes, unplug, reboot, then reconnect. If it's wired USB a driver might have auto updated and isn't compatible. Uninstall all drivers and reconnect, let the system pick the driver and that usually works. Wireless can be a little more tricky. Bluetooth adds a level of complexity. All else fails: new mouse. They're cheap.

Mice are so cheap now, just keep a few on hand, try reattaching the mouse, if it's wireless, check the batteries, a simple fix overlooked

Common issues with a computer's mouse include: Cursor not moving or erratic movement: Check for debris on the sensor or surface. Ensure the mouse is on a flat, non-reflective surface. Try using a mouse pad. Unresponsive buttons: Clean the mouse buttons. Update or reinstall mouse drivers. Test the mouse on another computer to rule out hardware issues. Wireless connection problems: Replace or recharge batteries in a wireless mouse. Check for interference from other wireless devices. Re-sync the mouse with its receiver. Scroll wheel issues: Clean the scroll wheel with compressed air. Update mouse drivers. Check for software conflicts. Random disconnects (wireless mice): Replace batteries. Ensure the mouse is within the recommended range

This usually happens less in these years. This used to happen in the past, about 10 to 15 years ago. These days, mice are recognized by their driver as soon as they are connected to the system, and they carry their own driver or are so-called plug and play.

this days mouse is come with "plug and play" unless the mouse have more buttons such as gaming and special editions if so you need to check the drivers for sure.

Most of the times it’s damaged or Another common issue with a computer's mouse is that it has a faulty or outdated driver that can be updated

In 23+ years, I have never seen basic mouse functions fail due to driver issues. I have seen "special" buttons not function as planed. For example; 3 mouse buttons do incorrect action but they still work.

Faulty or outdated drivers are now rare for plug-and-play devices like mice, as modern operating systems usually handle them automatically.

Yes, I agree. The user may mistakenly change the mouse driver when changing another driver. Or you have not installed the usb driver completely. For example, the mouse may be USB3, but the system does not have the USB3 driver. The mouse does not work or works slowly. I have seen a case where when the mouse connected to the system, it's recognized by OS as CD-ROM

it's easy to know if the battery need to replace, slowness with moving clicking will start appear, and for environment safe it's good to have rechargeable battery.

When the battery becomes weak, it's becomes difficult to click, the mouse disconnects and reconnects, it's may not work at all, and the light of the optical mise stays fixed instead of flashing. This means change my battery ?? ??

Bad batteries, usually the batteries that come with the mouse are old and weak, always use a fresh set, sometimes the user will turn off the mouse mistakenly on the switch on the underneath of it

If you have an apple magic mouse, plug it in. The charging port is underneath the mouse, and only accepts an apple lightning charging cable. Now you cannot use your mouse.

Often when I encounter mouse problems with a wireless mouse it is erratic movement. Often due to a battery about to finally give out. Hopefully your mouse gives you an indicator. If you are in a new environment for your mouse, you can also check the surface that you are using. The laser works best on a surface that is not super reflective or light color. So matte surfaces with texture or neutral colors also work best.

Usually, if this problem occurs, it cannot be repaired, and either the manufacturer should get help, or the mouse should be declared defective. Changing the USB port can help only when the driver is not recognized by the OS

this days mouse is come with "plug and play", but if it happen you can check te fn-button and mouse settings from your OS settings, if nothing works you may update & upgrade your OS pkgs.

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if we talk about mouse pad in laptops; it's important to not let the water close to it, and somehow it drinks you have to drey it and keep it discounnected for a while otherwese you have to replce the board or the mouse pad at all.

Make sure to use the mouse on a smooth table or desk, especially if you don't have a mouse pad. If you're using a wireless mouse, check if there are other devices like phones or tablets nearby, as they could be causing problems.

Mouse movements are polled that is check at a certain interval. When the CPU is overwhelmed by another process or stuck in a loop the polling intervals are much longer or fail to happen all together. Usually this is termed a system freeze which many times means mouse and keyboard are unresponsive.