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Q: My Mouse is Acting weird on MacBook Pro 13 Inch.

Hi,

 

I have MacBook Pro 13 Inch, currently version 10.11.4 OS X EL CAPTAIN, some time my mouse keep acting weird, keep clicking it self and keep moving it self and clicking random things around, other way round (Some Times) when i switch off the wifi the mouse works fine.

 

its so annoying some time it works 100% and some time not even 1%. Currenly even now my mouse is dancing for nothing.

 

 

 

 

Please help!

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)

Posted on May 6, 2016 9:00 AM

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  • by dominic23,

    dominic23 dominic23 May 6, 2016 10:02 AM in response to Aviatorr
    Level 8 (41,541 points)
    Mac OS X
    May 6, 2016 10:02 AM in response to Aviatorr

    Go step by step and test.

     

    1. Restart.

     

    2. Shut down the computer.

        Clean the trackpad with moist not wet microfiber cloth.

     

    3. System Preferences > Point & Click

         Try turning off three finger dragging and then turning it on after  testing.

     

    4. Is there any Bluetooth device nearby with failing batteries? If so, replace the batteries.

     

     

      5. Reset PRAM:   http://support.apple.com/kb/PH14222

     

      6. Reset SMC. Choose the method for “On Mac notebooks with non-removable battery”.

          https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295

  • by Aviatorr,

    Aviatorr Aviatorr May 6, 2016 10:24 AM in response to dominic23
    Level 1 (4 points)
    Notebooks
    May 6, 2016 10:24 AM in response to dominic23

    There is no bluetooth device around.

     

    I Tried all the procedure still its same :-( !

  • by Linc Davis,

    Linc Davis Linc Davis May 6, 2016 1:19 PM in response to Aviatorr
    Level 10 (207,936 points)
    Applications
    May 6, 2016 1:19 PM in response to Aviatorr

    There are several possible causes for the behavior. Please take each of the following steps that you haven't already tried until it's resolved. Some may not apply in your case.

    1. Follow the instructions in this support article, and also this one, if applicable. A damaged or defective AC adapter could be the cause, even if it's the right kind.

    2. Press down all four corners of the trackpad at once and release. If there's any effect, it's likely to be temporary, and in that case the unit must be serviced or replaced.

    3. Disconnect or power off each Bluetooth or USB pointing device, one at a time, testing as you go. You may be able to identify one that's malfunctioning. By a "pointing device," I mean a peripheral that moves the cursor, such as a trackpad, mouse, trackball, or graphics tablet. A plain keyboard is not a pointing device. If you have a desktop model without a built-in trackpad, at least one external pointing device must be active at all times.

    4. If your model has an infrared receiver for use with an Apple Remote, disable it.

    5. This step applies if you're using a portable Mac with a built-in trackpad, and you also use an external mouse or trackpad. Open the the Accessibility pane in System Preferences and select Mouse & Trackpad from the menu on the left. Check the box marked

              Ignore built-in trackpad when mouse or wireless trackpad is present

    Credit for this observation to ASC member PattMK.

    6. Reset the System Management Controller.

    7. If you're using a Bluetooth trackpad or mouse, investigate potential sources of interference, including USB 3 devices.

    8. A swollen battery in a portable computer can impinge on the trackpad from below and cause erratic behavior. If you have trouble clicking the trackpad, this is likely the reason. The battery must be replaced without delay.

    9. A defective peripheral device or a damaged cable can cause the built-in trackpad of a MacBook to behave erratically. If you're using any wired peripherals, disconnect them one at a time and test.

    10. There's also a report of erratic cursor movements caused by an external display that was connected but not turned on.

    11. If you use Handoff, disable it in the General pane of System Preferences.

    12. If AirPlay mirroring to a TV is on, turn it off.

    13. If none of the above applies, or if you have another reason to think that your computer is being remotely controlled, remove it from the network by turning off Wi-Fi (or your Wi-Fi access point), disconnecting from a Bluetooth network link, and unplugging the Ethernet cable or USB modem, whichever is applicable. If the cursor movements stop at once, you should suspect an intrusion.

    14. Make a "Genius" appointment at an Apple Store to have the machine and/or external trackpad tested.

  • by Aviatorr,

    Aviatorr Aviatorr May 8, 2016 12:10 AM in response to Linc Davis
    Level 1 (4 points)
    Notebooks
    May 8, 2016 12:10 AM in response to Linc Davis

    Tried almost all of these steps doesn't work
    Now i restarted my mac the mouse is working fine, just 30 minutes later things went as same as it happened before. It works okay at times and all of sudden some thing happens to it

  • by Aviatorr,

    Aviatorr Aviatorr May 8, 2016 12:11 AM in response to Aviatorr
    Level 1 (4 points)
    Notebooks
    May 8, 2016 12:11 AM in response to Aviatorr

    And let me clear here that this is built in default track pad of Macbook not the bluetooth one, this is the default MACBOOK, built inn.

  • by OGELTHORPE,

    OGELTHORPE OGELTHORPE May 8, 2016 3:24 AM in response to Aviatorr
    Level 9 (52,162 points)
    Mac OS X
    May 8, 2016 3:24 AM in response to Aviatorr

    If your MBP is a non-retina model, take off the bottom cover and inspect the battery for any signs of expansion.  The battery is under the trackpad and may be interfering with it's operation.  If so, remove the battery immediately and have it replaced.  An expanding battery can result in serious damage to a MBP.

     

    Ciao.