Mouse issue

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by marchy, Aug 26, 2017.

  1. marchy

    marchy MDL Member

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    Hi,

    My mouse only works on my desk surface. It will not work on a mouse pad at all and i tried a different pad with same results. Both the mouse and the pad are less than a year old. They worked fine together 2 weeks ago. I changed the batteries, cleaned the lense and also the bottom of the mouse and the pad itself. his is a wireless mouse. Any ideas what could coz this guys?

    thx
     
  2. dhjohns

    dhjohns MDL Guru

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    Optical mice are not intended to be used on a mouse pad. Now, considering that it used to work fine on a mouse pad, but does not anymore, the only conclusion I can make from your information is that the laser is going bad. Time for a new mouse unless you want to use it on your desk which has a much more reflective surface than the pad.
     
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  3. Tiger-1

    Tiger-1 MDL Guru

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    ^^
    you are correct, time for new mouse is necessary really
     
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