Mouse does not work on laptop

The society in which a person lives has never been static, it has always been in development. The development of society has resulted in many things, including scientific and technological progress. The result of scientific and technological progress is the emergence of computers. The first computers appeared in the 1960s and from that moment on they became an integral part of human life. But what to do if the computer or some part of it, for example, a mouse, breaks down?

Currently, there are several types of computer mice:

• Wired mouse. This species appeared the very first. This mouse is connected to the computer using a USB cable.
• Touch mouse or touchpad. It works exclusively with laptops, as it is built into the front panel.
• Wireless mouse. This type appeared quite recently, but managed to win the love of users. A wireless mouse does not connect directly to the computer; the connection occurs using two transmitters - one located on the body of the mouse itself, and the other in the computer.

Since there are several types of mice, there may also be several reasons for failure.

Why doesn't a wired mouse work on a laptop?

Currently, there are several reasons why a wired mouse may stop working. The main reason is due to a general computer problem. In this case, the cursor stops moving on the screen. To solve this problem when the mouse stops working, you just need to restart the computer. If this method does not help, then you need to pay attention to the computer drivers. This is done through “My Computer”:

1. From the My Computer menu, select Properties.
2. In “Properties” section “Hardware”.
3. In Hardware, go to Device Manager.
4. The last step is to select “Mice”.

If the driver’s operation is disrupted by something external, a yellow rectangle will light up on the screen. If the problem is not with the driver, its name will appear on the screen. Solving the driver problem is quite simple - download a new driver from the Internet or from a disk. The mouse may also not work because the wire connecting it to the computer is broken. The wire may be chewed or simply bent. In this case, only buying a new device will help. If this is not possible, then try wrapping the chewed piece with electrical tape, but then buy a new mouse.

Problems with a wired mouse may also be related to a problem with the USB port. The port may be clogged with dirt and dust and the mouse cord may not reach its final point. In this case, you need to move the mouse to another port and clean the idle one.

IMPORTANT. If the wired mouse is working normally, then the light on the bottom of the case should be on. If there is no light when connecting, then something is wrong.

But what to do if the light is on, but the device still does not work?

The mouse on the laptop does not work, but it lights up - what should I do?

The following situation very often happens with a wired mouse: the light on the case is on, but very weakly.In this case, the device will work - the cursor does not move on the screen and the buttons do not respond to pressing. There may be several reasons for this:

• Problems with the device lens;
• The board is damaged;
• Problem with the mouse contact responsible for power supply;
• Problems with the LED.

The most common of all the above problems is problems with mouse contact. In this situation, it is best to take the device to a service center so that it can be disassembled and re-soldered by professionals. Also, the service center will tell you whether it makes sense to repair it, or whether it’s easier to spend 300 rubles and buy a new mouse.

Many people choose not to use a wired mouse with their laptop. This is due to the fact that now many laptops have a touchpad - a touch-sensitive mouse built right into the panel. The touchpad has certain advantages:

• When using a touchpad, no wire is needed, so a person does not need to carry extra wires with him;
• The touch mouse is very easy to use when the laptop is suspended;
• The touchpad can be used on any surface;
• The location of the touchpad is fixed relative to the laptop, which cannot be said about the mouse;
• Controlling the cursor with a touch mouse is quite easy.

The touchpad also has disadvantages, but they are much less than the advantages:

• It is quite easy to touch it accidentally and the operation will be performed incorrectly.
• The touchpad is inconvenient to use when performing delicate work - computer games or editors.

Despite all the advantages of a touch mouse, it can also have problems.

Why doesn't the touch mouse work on a laptop?

The touchpad may not work for several reasons. Among them there are very obvious ones - liquid was spilled on the laptop, it was knocked or dropped, but there are also those that are not easy to understand. As a result of these breakdowns, the touchpad may work intermittently - respond poorly to commands, the cursor may move slowly and even disappear from the screen. But the touchpad may also break completely and not respond to user actions in any way. If the touchpad works intermittently and the cursor disappears from the screen, then most likely this is due to contamination of the panel. In this case, you need to wipe the panel with a damp cloth, and then do not touch the touchpad with wet hands.

ATTENTION. Never touch your laptop with wet hands. This is reflected in both touch controls and the keyboard.

If the user's hands are dry and clean during use, then most likely the problem is in the sensitivity settings. They are configured in the control panel using a wired mouse.

In a situation where the touchpad does not work at all, you need to solve the problem using the computer settings. It often happens that the touchpad turns off by itself. To do this you need:

1. Connect a wired mouse and launch Control Panel.
2. In the “Equipment” block, select “Mouse”.
3. Open the touchpad control tab.
4. Check all activated options.

The touchpad can also be connected using hot keys. They are different on all computers, but are in the range from F1 to F12.

If the touchpad is connected but still does not work, check the motherboard. The cable that connects the touchpad and the board may be damaged. As a result of use, the cable may break off or open. Such a breakdown goes away when the contacts are repaired.

If other components of the device do not work together with the touchpad, then the problem lies in the motherboard of the entire computer. This breakdown can only be repaired at a specialized service center.

You can also fix the touchpad by reinstalling the device driver. This is the same technique as when repairing a wired mouse.

The mouse on the laptop lights up, but does not work

Very often people check the operation of the touchpad by how it lights up. If the light is bright, then the computer works without interruptions, and if the light is dim, then difficulties in the operation of the device are guaranteed. But what to do if there is light, but the device does not work? Most likely, this problem is due to the fact that the sensor is not clean enough and therefore does not respond to hand touch. After cleaning the panel everything should work. If this does not happen, then take the computer to a service center so that the problem can be sorted out by professionals. To prevent a person from having problems with the touchpad, you need to follow some rules:

• Transport your laptop carefully.
• Don't eat over it.
• Do not touch the panel with dirty hands.
• Clean your touchpad.
• Update your drivers on time.

If all types of mice work normally, then the user is left with one question: how to connect them to the computer.

How to turn on the mouse on a laptop?

How the mouse turns on depends on its type. For example, very often the touchpad turns on automatically. If this does not happen, then you need to type a certain key combination.

Connecting a wired and wireless mouse must be done using the control panel. There you can also change the button parameters (the left button can perform the functions of the right button and vice versa). In the Control Panel, you can change the appearance of the cursor in different situations.The cursor can be standard, or it can be individual in each situation. You can also customize the pointer and wheel settings. This is all done to make it as comfortable as possible for the user to work on the computer.