How to turn off the backlight on a mouse
Modern computer mice have long ceased to be simple devices for controlling a cursor on a personal computer screen. Nowadays, these devices have become tools of self-expression. They can have the most bizarre shapes, as well as colors and even special lighting.
Undoubtedly, the backlight adds several points to the appearance of a computer mouse, however, sometimes you need to turn it off if the color is boring, or the diode responsible for the glow is too bright. In some cases, it is not possible to turn off the backlight. As, for example, if some of the contacts were flooded with water. Also, if the instructions are lost, and the combination of buttons that can turn off the LED on the device is unknown.
Also, many of the devices glow even after the PC is turned off, since with certain settings, power is supplied to the USB constantly, and the mouse glows around the clock. The most obvious way to turn off the light is to disconnect the device from the USB port. Doing this every time you turn off the PC is very inconvenient, which is why this article will look at the main ways to turn off the LED.
There are many different ways to turn off the annoying glow. Typically, the shutdown process is individual for each device. To more accurately determine exactly how the LED turns off on a specific model, you should use specialized technical literature that describes all the functionality of this computer mouse.
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How to turn off the backlight on a mouse using the change keys
In order to turn off the backlight of most models, it is enough to use a combination of certain keys. These may be different combinations in different models. But the most common is pressing “+” and “-” together to switch dpi. A combination of the “b” and “c” buttons can also help turn off the glow.
Also, on many models, a separate key is responsible for the backlight. You can find out more information if you use specialized technical literature, which describes all the functionality of the device. Usually instructions are included in the kit (if the device was purchased from an official store).
How to set up the backlight on a mouse using the BIOS
In the BIOS you can configure almost any parameter on your PC. In this system, you can also regulate the basic functions of a computer mouse. All the main commands and settings in the BIOS will be discussed below:
PS/2 Mouse Function Control. This command is responsible for interrupting IRQ12 for PS/2 when a COM port is connected. Options:
Enabled – IRQ12 interrupt is performed when connected via PS/2. This value is set if a PS/2 mouse is used.
Reference! PS/2 is a 6-pin connector for connecting a computer mouse. At the moment it is obsolete and is being replaced by regular USB.
Auto - IRQ12 interrupts freely, allowing other devices to be used freely.
Reference! On some versions, the name of this option may vary as PS/2 Mouse or PS/2 Mouse Support.
Power On By PS/2 Mouse. Turning on the PC after pressing a button on the mouse. Options:
- Disabled – on
- Enabled – off.
Legacy USB Support – support for keyboard and mouse when connecting them via a USB port.
Values:
- Disabled – on
- Enabled – off.
Auto – disables if there is a connection via USB, and vice versa.
BIOS – connection via BIOS.
OS – support for OS (operating system)
How to turn off the backlight on a mouse by cutting the wire
There is an alternative way to turn off the backlight. To do this, you need to cut off the special power wire that is connected to the LED and is responsible for the backlight. It is strongly not recommended to do this, since by damaging the integrity of the cable, you can touch not only the power wire, but also the information wire, then the device will become inoperative.
The safest way is to disassemble the computer mouse and remove the LED, or cut it off with wire cutters. In this case, there is no risk of disrupting the functionality of the device and getting rid of the annoying glow forever.
Attention! If the device has been opened and any changes have been made to its design, warranty service will not be provided.
