Mouse trouble

pommom · ‎03-10-2010

In the last few days my mouse has been acting up. It won't click and an image comes up saying "disconnected" and I can't click on anything - freezes up.

Then a few minutes later the image shows "connection".

I have a desktop iMac and have never heard about mouse issues. I replaced the batteries and it has not made any difference.

Help! What's going on?

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I am still oxox · ‎03-09-2010

Is is an attached mouse or a wireless one, if it is the latter, it might need batteries

Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being positive what could go right.

ValuSkr · ‎03-15-2014

Is your mouse corded or wireless? If corded, I'd check the spot where it plugs into the computer. The connection may be loose or falling out.

pommom · ‎03-10-2010

@I am still oxox

@ValuSkr

Yes, as stated, I replaced the batteries 2 days ago. Wireless.

If your face brightens when you meet a friend, you have struck gold. - unknown

ValuSkr · ‎03-15-2014

I've always had better luck with corded mice. The wireless kind are nice when they work but maddening when they don't. Plus, they require a steady diet of batteries.

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

Read Apple's Knowledge Base Article https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204621

If nothing works from the Article, post on Apple's Bluetooth Mouse forum.

If you are still under warranty and/or have Apple Care, call them.

"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."

pommom · ‎03-10-2010

Batteries - so true. Will get a corded mouse. Thanks.

If your face brightens when you meet a friend, you have struck gold. - unknown

Buck-i-Nana · ‎09-28-2010

My sil has had nothing but trouble with wireless mice on his iMac desktop. They get jumpy and inaccurate, then connect and disconnect all the time.

I recently bought a new small wireless logitec mouse and it connected up perfectly and worked well for me. I didn't leave it, and don't know if it would eventually mess up like all the others.

software · ‎06-08-2016

I love my Logitech wireless mouse. But I use a Toshiba, not Apple product.

Re-set your wireless connection, I don't know how to explain it. Like re-settting a blue-tooth connection. Un-do everything then set it all up again like you did when it was new. Hope it helps.

ETA then reboot......there's always the "reboot"

@pommom wrote:
In the last few days my mouse has been acting up. It won't click and an image comes up saying "disconnected" and I can't click on anything - freezes up.

Then a few minutes later the image shows "connection".

I have a desktop iMac and have never heard about mouse issues. I replaced the batteries and it has not made any difference.

Help! What's going on?

hckynut · ‎03-10-2010

I go through a few setting steps with all my wired mice. FIrst I make sure it is very clean and moves easily. I then open the options setting for my mouse, and make some changes. If that does not work?

Not many computer components cheaper to buy new, so I buy a new one.

hckynut(john)