

Bad surfaceĪlthough most mice work on any surface, if you're having problems, use a different mouse pad or surface, such as a book or piece of paper.

Blowing into the hole usually removes any hair or fuzz that could cause problems. Turn the mouse over and make sure there is no debris blocking the hole. Hair or fuzz can block the sensor on the bottom of the mouse, preventing the optical sensor from working correctly. If you have an optical mouse (LED or laser) with erratic behavior, the optical eye may be blocked. The optical portion of the mouse is blocked

See our computer cleaning page for steps to remedy this problem. For help with a frozen computer, see: What should I do when a computer freezes or locks up? The mouse is not cleanĪn optical-mechanical mouse (mouse with a ball) may not work well because the inside of the mouse is not clean. If nothing happens on your screen when you move your mouse, your computer may be frozen.
