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User profile for user: Padi84
Padi84 Author
User level: Level 1
6 points

Magic Mouse optical laser damaged?

Hello,

Recently I have big problems with my magic mouse. It seems, that the optical laser sensor does not recognize the movements of the mouse. So I can't move the mouse cursor on desktop.

- Clicking and multitouch gestures are working fine.
- Also, the bluetooth connection is stable.
- Furthermore, I think this is no software problem.
- I tested the mouse on bootcamp windows and a new installed mac os. Everywhere the same issue.
- I've tried different surfaces and cleaned the sensor with q-tips, etc. Still nothing happens, when i move the mouse.
- If I touch the sensor in a special way with my finger or an other subject, the mouse cursor jumps in the right under corner of the desktop. But the mouse is not working again.

Very strange:
After one day the mouse worked again and I could used it about 2-3 hours. Then there was the same problem again.

Any suggestions or experiences ?
Thanks

Message was edited by: Padi84

Mac OS X (10.6.6)

Posted on Feb 28, 2011 6:32 AM

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User profile for user: captfred
captfred
User level: Level 7
26,440 points

Feb 28, 2011 6:42 AM in response to Padi84

Sounds like you've done a great deal of trouble shooting. The last thing to check is the fit of the batteries. If you're using rechargables then replace them with a set of none rechargables and see if that changes things. Some rechargables don't fit properly at the + terminal end and cause weak connections. This could effect the laser transmitter/sensor since they draw the most power.

The only other symptom like this is caused by USBoverdrive program. If that's installed try removing it.

Regards,
Captfred
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User profile for user: Padi84
Padi84 Author
User level: Level 1
6 points

Feb 28, 2011 7:30 AM in response to captfred

Thanks for the fast reply,

i've tried rechargeable and 'normal' new batteries. Doesn't solve it.
also i've not installed usb Overdrive Programm

next thing i will try is to open the mouse. ifixit has an great manual
perhaps i can clean the sensor more effectively or see something unusual in some parts of the mouse 😉
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