HT1581: Troubleshooting Mighty Mouse and determining expected behavior

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armanfromwest bloomfield
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Q: Apple Mighty Mouse

I have an Apple mighty mouse (wired) and I have recently done a system reset, now when I connect the mouse through the USB port the only function that works is the left click. The right click function does not work neither does the scrolling or the expose. I've tried tweeking the setting for the mouse but without any luck. I have a late 2006 iMac Intel. Where can I download the drivers for the mouse because I have no idea where the installation CD is that came with the mouse.

Posted on Feb 26, 2013 5:18 PM

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armanfromwest bloomfield

Q: Apple Mighty Mouse

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    BDAqua BDAqua Feb 28, 2013 2:13 PM in response to armanfromwest bloomfield
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    Feb 28, 2013 2:13 PM in response to armanfromwest bloomfield

    Hi Arman, it likely needs replacing, but you can try cleaning the ball anyway...

     

    If the scroll ball on your Mighty Mouse has become discolored or dirty, use a clean, lint-free cloth lightly moistened with water to clean it. Wipe the ball and the surrounding area, making sure to rotate the ball itself to ensure complete coverage. If the scrolling feels rough or if the scroll ball isn't scrolling up, down, or side-to-side, hold the Mighty Mouse upside down and roll the ball vigorously while cleaning it to help dislodge any particles that may have collected on the internal hardware. Watch a QuickTime movie demonstration of this procedure. (The movie is approximately 600 KB.)

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3226#peripherals