Why is my mouse not work on certain surfaces?

Why is my mouse not work on certain surfaces?

Although 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. For example, optical mice are notorious for not working on glossy surfaces. Putting a piece a paper under the mouse is a quick fix for this issue.

Why does my mouse not work even though the light?

A failing laser light can also mean that the mouse’s batteries are low or dead. Remove the batteries and replace them with new ones to see if the laser shines again. If that’s not the issue, verify that your computer isn’t the cause of the problem by plugging the mouse into a different computer.

How do you clean an optical mouse sensor?

Dip a cotton swab in isopropyl alcohol and use it to remove stickiness and grime from the mouse’s underside, including the sensor. Remove the mouse’s top cover, and then use another alcohol-dipped swab to remove all debris from the inside.

How do you fix a mouse that is not working?

How to Fix a PC or Laptop Mouse That’s Not Working

  1. Inspect the mouse for hardware damage.
  2. Clean the mouse.
  3. Replace the batteries.
  4. Try a different USB port.
  5. Connect the mouse directly to the USB port.
  6. Use the mouse on an appropriate surface.
  7. Update the driver.
  8. Release and re-pair a Bluetooth mouse.

Is my mouse optical or laser?

How do I know if my mouse is laser or optical? If your mouse is emitting an LED light from the bottom side then it is an optical mouse. In contrast, a laser mouse does not emit light on the bottom for the reason it uses laser technology that is invisible to human eyes.

Do optical sensors work on glass?

Modern optical mice work on most opaque diffusely reflective surfaces like paper, but most of them do not work properly on specularly reflective surfaces like polished stone or transparent surfaces like glass. Optical mice that use dark field illumination can function reliably even on such surfaces.

How to fix Bluetooth not working on Surface Mouse?

Scroll on the list of Device Functions and double-click the last entry that would show a Bluetooth icon beside the Surface Mouse. Click on the Change settings button, then a new window will show up. Then click on the Driver tab.

How do I find the properties of my Surface Mouse?

Please press Windows/Start then go to Control Panel. Choose Hardware and Sound, then click Devices and Printers. Under Devices, please double-click your Surface Mouse. You will be directed the Surface Mouse Properties window.

How do I connect my Surface Mouse to my computer?

Under Devices, please double-click your Surface Mouse. You will be directed the Surface Mouse Properties window. Click on the Hardware tab. Scroll on the list of Device Functions and double-click the last entry that would show a Bluetooth icon beside the Surface Mouse.

Why is my mouse not working on my laptop?

Since you have tried 2 different mouse into all the ports of the computer and both does not work, but the same mouse works in other computer shows that the issue is with USB(universal Serial Bus)controllers of the laptop. I would request you Re-install the Universal Bus Controllers and check if it helps.