The laptop does not see the mouse
A mouse on a laptop that suddenly stops working is a widespread problem that every owner of a laptop computer has encountered at least once. It would seem that everything was working perfectly and without failures, and suddenly the mouse stops sending a signal. What is the cause of such a problem and is it possible to fix it yourself in a short time, when there is no time to contact a specialist?
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Why doesn't my laptop see the mouse?
The reasons why the laptop does not see the mouse are directly affected by the type of device: whether the mouse is wireless (connected via USB without a wire) or not. Let's try to understand the physical reasons - if the problem is not in physics, then it is worth turning to the software component.
Wired mouse
The classic wired mouse is widely known for the fact that some of its models react only to a certain type of surface. Glass, glossy and reflective surfaces, some book covers are all unsuitable stands for a computer mouse. To make sure that this is not the problem, it is worth testing the device on several surfaces at once. In some cases, you simply cannot do without a special mouse pad - otherwise the mouse simply refuses to work.
IMPORTANT. Try a mouse pad - you may just be using the wrong surface.
If the problem is not in the surface, then the first thing to do is:
- try removing and plugging the mouse into the port again;
- change the entry location.
Often the reason a mouse fails is not a problem with the device itself, but with an unexpected failure of the input port. Another possibility could be a cable failure. This is the weak point of a wired mouse and the reason for its frequent breakdowns. In order to fix the problem, it will be necessary to remove the short circuit in the wire - this may require the help of a specialist.
Wireless mouse
The wireless mouse, which has become especially popular in recent years, even fails more often than its predecessor. However, the reasons may be the same. Therefore, as in the previous case, you should test several different surfaces and also try using a different input. Another widespread problem is dead batteries. Most wireless mice require regular replacement of the AA battery. However, even if the device is used very often, power consumption is small, and many users do not even think that they just need to change the battery. In order for the mouse to work longer without constantly replacing batteries, give preference to alkaline (or alkaline) batteries rather than salt ones. Although they are a little more expensive, they will last many times longer.
Why doesn't the mouse connect to the laptop?
What should I do if my mouse still doesn't work? Check if the USB port is working properly. To do this, disconnect the device and insert something else into the possibly faulty input. This could be a properly working mouse (no matter whether wired or wireless), an adapter, or a working memory card.The flash drive or adapter is blinking, but the working mouse is working? This means that everything is fine with the port, but not with the mouse.
What to do if the laptop does not see the mouse
What should I do if the above steps did not help and the cause is still not found? Options:
- Try using the problematic mouse on another computer or laptop.
- Disconnect devices such as a printer, scanner, player or external hard drive from your computer and restart your laptop or computer, this may help.
- Try using a different port or adapter.
- Reinstall the mouse.
How to reinstall a computer mouse? Easier than it might seem at first glance:
- Go through the “Start” button to the “Control Panel” and select “Device Manager”.
- Remove ports from the list of devices connected to your computer.
- Then reconnect the mouse and restart your computer.
NOTE. Perhaps the reason is “fast startup”.
Fast startup is an option that in the latest operating systems allows the computer to boot after turning on (if there was no reboot) very quickly. In some cases, this may cause the mouse to malfunction. To make sure this is true, try disabling fast startup by going to the “Control Panel” and selecting the “Power Options” section. Then select “Action of the power buttons”, “Change unavailable settings”, uncheck “Enable fast startup” and save your actions by clicking “Ok”. In some cases this may help.
If none of the above brings results, then it is possible that the reason is mechanical damage to the mouse. It could be:
- malfunction of buttons or wheel;
- lens contamination, serious scratches on it;
- problems with the board.
Despite the fact that some of these faults can be repaired, most likely it will be more expensive than buying a new high-quality mouse. Most often, mouse failure occurs due to our own carelessness or a problem with the USB port. Less commonly, these are software malfunctions. Most of these problems can be solved independently, without requiring the hand of a programmer. If the mouse still refuses to work, it’s easier to stop using it and buy a new one, rather than having to worry about finding the cause and spending money on repairs from a specialist.
