When you grab your Mouse and either click or roll buttons and nothing happens,your computing fun stops. Even though mouse is a little input device,you will wish you understood its every aspect when it dies.

When input device failure occurs,the problem may lie with computer's hardware,the mouse,or OS or Operating System.Let's take a look at what you should check when mouse failure occurs.If you need help with mouse components,http://www.ultimatepcrepair.com contains photos of every component in computer.

When mouse dies,you should be able to perform same functions with keyboard.It may be a little closer but you won't be shut down completely.

NO MOUSE MOVEMENT

First....If mouse has no movement,first look at mouse connection at rear of computer.Be sure it is plugged in completely.

Second..remove plug and inspect for any connectors or pins that may be broken or bent.The connector is color coded with green being that of mouse.

If your mouse uses USB or Universal Serial Bus connector,check connectors for any damage and be sure it is plugged in.

MOUSE STOPPED DURING OPERATION

Should your mouse quit in middle of computing, save your work immediately.Press ALT key to access your program and save your work.

Check connection in rear to be sure it has not worked itself loose.If connection is tight, inspect mouse components for birt.

Remove retain and trackball inside mouse. Clean ball with a mild solution and clean ball cavity with a cotton swab.Replace ball and secure it with retainer.

Connect mouse to system unit and boot the computer.Try clicking a program to see if mouse wotks.If mouse fails,check device driver for mouse.

MOUSE POINTER MISBEHAVING

This problem may be result of your computer be affected by a virus.Use your Anti Virus software to scan your sysem for viruses.

When performing any troubleshooting procedure, always perform basic procedures before you remove that device.Its good to look at your sound card and become familar with its location,the type of slot it is inserted into or if it is motherboard integrated.

Carefully take note of any cable,connections on or near sound card.Sound Card audio loss is no fun when you are so used to multimedia sound blasting out of those super woofers.

Follow these procedures as a guideline to correcting sound card woes.Be sure to consult sound card or computer manual for actual repair procedures.

First...you check to see if speckers have power.Don't take this for granted.It does happen that speakers have no power or volume was turned down.

Second..Check to audio cables that connect speakers to computer.Check to be sure these cables are secure and not damaged

Be sure audio connector at rear of system unit is inserted into right connector. These connections are color coded on new cards.