Laptops or computers, every technical device has some or the other problem some of which can be resolved very easily while others might require professional computer repair service. Issues with keyboards and mouse are pretty common for all brands of and all types of computers. Whether it is an optical mouse or the traditional one or the touchpad mouse, malfunctioning of the mouse is common for both desktop and laptop computers.

When you open a computer and you tend to use your mouse, you see that it sits on a particular link. This can be due to a locked up laptop, mouse problem or some problem of the USB port. Here are given some steps following which can resolve your issue with the mouse. However, if you see that all these steps cannot solve your problem, replace your mouse by contacting some remote tech support professionals.

Wireless Mouse

In case of wireless mouse you should either reset the old batteries or get new batteries for the mouse and check whether the red light at the mouse's back is on. After that turn over your wireless mouse and clean it. You can use some drops of alcohol on the cotton ball and wipe your mouse gently. If you are using some surface or mouse pad, ensure that it is dirt free. You should keep the mouse within the range of 10 feet from your computer. You can reseat the receiver by taking it out from the USB port and again putting it back.

Power your laptop off and then again put it on. Now, press together the connect button of your laptop's mouse and the receiver. You can also try connecting the receiver on some other USB port and then again press on their connect buttons. Now, again connect the receiver to another computer system, if you have one. Ensure that you press the connect button of the receiver and mouse. For any kinds of hazards in between the steps, you can consult online computer repair service for instant solution.

Locked Laptop

If you are using a wired mouse, unplug it from USB port and if you are using a wireless mouse, unplug the receiver from the port. Then after restarting your laptop using the touchpad, log in back and try using your mouse. If you see that the touchpad is not working, you should understand that it is locked. Next, you have to turn off your laptop and after waiting for around 15 minutes, turn it back on. Now, plug in the mouse back into the USB port for wired mouse and put back the receiver in case of wireless mouse. Now, press the connect button on receiver and mouse.

Wired Mouse

Unplug the cable of USB mouse and power off your laptop. You should also unplug all other peripheral devices connected to your laptop. Clean the mouse and the mouse pad and switch the laptop on. Plug the mouse and try working on it. Dell technical support team can offer you help in fixing the mouse.

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