They have a camera inside that compares the image it sees many times a second and works out where it has moved to. They are referred to as an optical mouse.

Other than checking that the red light comes on, I don't think there's much to do with them, and I doubt you could fix them unless it was something obvious like a dodgy solder joint.

They are cheap enough that you should be able to get a replacement pretty cheap.

it plugs into usb port. sometimes it works on a cushion but not the table. might have to chuck it in the bin laden......

kk said...

Try cleaning it's eye, mine had some dust stuck in it the other day

hey , that seems to have fixed it ! so easy. Thanks kk.

Another thing happens with the wireless ones is that they sometimes loose the radio connection. I had mine go dead one time and found in the installed program for the wireless mouse, the help files told me how to re-start the radio frequency. Either the program installed has a tool to do this from the PC for the USB transceiver, or a reset button on mine need to be held in for 10m seconds. The product websites have FAQ and more for this type of probs too.

Have you tried a bit of testosterone in it's diet? Maybe introduce a lady mouse into the equation too? Hope this helps..

I don't see the problem

At least it will stop the little B^ST^RDS from breeding

flat batteries

Richiefish said...

I bought a new one so of course the old one works fine now......

there you go a little companionship, some friendly competition was all it needed.
poor little ballless critter.