Re: FN-FORUM: Mouse problems

date posted 19th January 2004 18:38

Marion Chappell said:
>> My Logitech MX 700 rechargeable cordless optical mouse has started
>> playing up. It seems to be the left mouse button which sometimes
>> appears to do a double click instead of a single, and holding it down
>> to select an area sometimes doesn't work.
>>
>> The batteries are apparently good.
>>
>> Any ideas? Or is it new mouse time?

Danny Leonard said:
> Sorry if i'm stating the obvious here.. but have you checked the mouse
> settings in Control Panel?

Yes, Danny, all as per normal.

Alex Butcher said:
> Might be a dodgy microswitch. If you're vaguely handy with a soldering
> iron, you should be able to fix it with a replacement switch (less than
> a quid) from your nearest branch of Maplin.

As if!! I can't even see how to get inside the thing anyway.

> If it doesn't work out, well, you're planning on buying a new mouse
> anyway...

I wasn't planning it, Alex, but if it's worn out, then it's gotta go.
Can't work with an unpredictable mouse.

Thanks all, seems I have to replace it.

Marion