Why My Wireless Mouse Is Not Working ? | 5 Possible Ways To Fix It

This video shows you 5 possible reasons why a wireless mouse is not working and how to fix it. There are many reasons that keep your wireless mouse stop working. In this video, I show you common problems with USB wireless mouse.
No.1: Mouse is not working because you haven't changed your battery for months.
Remember that, most of wireless mouses use AA 1.5V battery for it's power on. If you've let your computer and mouse set on, then the battery can only run around 5-6 months. If you turn off your mouse everytime you're not using then the battery life might get longer. So, all you have to do is buy new batteries and replace it. Follow steps of replacing battery in this video.
(Consider buying dry battery for using longer)
No.2: Loose battery in the tray
This is quite common as well. We understand that the mouse made materials can have its own changing. Sometimes, you might drop your mouse, then after that, the loosen battery just happening around. A loosen battery might get your wireless mouse not working well. It works then stop at the middle. Follow the easy steps to fix this state of mouse is not working.
No. 3: Bad Pairing.
Due to some reasons, bad pairing can happen and get your mouse stuck on laptop screen. Bad pairing might be from overworking or overloading tasks on your PC. Easy quick fix for bad pairing is disconnect your USB receiver for a while and re-plug in later on.
No.4: On/Off Switch or Power button on the mouse just drop or loosen in
Many people might have problems with their mouse on/off switch button. Don't worry, this can be fixed as well. You can open the mouse (just look under the battery, there is a single screw). Open the mouse from this screw, and disassembly it carefully. You can see the on/off switch is just around the corner. Now, you can, reattach the button and close the mouse correctly.
No. 5 : Buy a new mouse
I've suggested a way to search for a new wireless mouse with USB Unifying Receiver. For a wireless mouse that allows Unifiying receiver, then you don't worry when your current usb receiver get lost (because, you can always buy a new usb receiver).
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[@fathyhassan2160]

Oh my god how couldn't I figure out that I need to replace it with a new mouse !

[@Dtachedkid]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@akshatkhedekar8561]

lol

[@justineramos2913]

Hahahaha lol

[@abbaskizilbash4318]

😂😂😂

[@on1yd3ath41]

XDDDDDD

[@jollyofatman]

Wow, I’m an idiot. All I had to do was change the battery.

[@JustRimRun]

Me too

[@quaidgoogooo2163]

Lmao same

[@elizapastorfide149]

same

[@JadenYukifan28]

I didn't know a USB Mouse and keyboard needed batteries until I read about it

[@R1IY2N]

Jolly o fat man same

[@otsana9322]

ahh thank you so much!! i didnt know what the time frame to change the battery was so thank you!! 😊

[@AnhPhan]

You're most welcome.

[@Yasholo]

number 5 perfectly worked for me! Thanks :)

[@ali_alami]

😂

[@hendeljoseph1883]

number 5 is just a waste- :/

[@trendingmgozi]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Lurkuu]

lmao

[@IMFCinnamn]

Thank you so much! Tip No. 3 did it for me! You saved me lots of time and frustration!!

[@AnhPhan]

you're welcome

[@animexsenpai4780]

4 th option is not possible, since the button can't be put in wrong way, it was made that way. When you disassemble it you can see, there is only one way to put it in place, if you turn it upside down it won't go in. But it may differ for different models of mouse. I'm talking about Logitech M185 wireless mouse.

[@PoorTom]

I have the exact same one, the first 3 problems occur very veeery often, but I knew I could still do something about it. Thanks for the tips!

[@AnhPhan]

You're welcome!

[@hraialoysius2874]

All we had to do was replace the damn battery, CJ

[@thomasschwarting5108]

My batteries were low, but everything else worked, just the cursor wouldn't show. I changed the batteries and left it overnight. Today the cursor now works!!

[@vincent-hq7yl]

Lol. My mouse wasn't moving so I watched some tutorials. Then I realized, I didn't have one. The last one worked, so thanks!

[@benallmark9671]

Thank you so much. You’re a life saver.

[@plaistowjames6792]

Checking the battery was an excellent idea. Having bought a new battery it now works. Thank you!

[@alibouresli1130]

Thank you soo much you just saved me 30 minutes trying to find other ways to fix my mouse

[@AnhPhan]

I'm happy this help

[@precious-st8js]

tysm the 3 hack worked :D

[@themagnummaster357]

Tip 1 helped me thanks a lot. I never thought that is because of the old batteries. May thou be blest for thy good deeds.

[@AnhPhan]

Ameen :)

[@loganj710]

Thanks Anh Phan! If I never saw this video I wouldn't ever know that my battery was loosened! You earned a subscriber!

[@AnhPhan]

Thanks man! Glad this helps.

[@y0urgaze]

thank you! the step 3 helped me :) keep the good work up!

[@AnhPhan]

You're most welcome.

[@beep641]

wait what.... i just click the video and then my mouse suddenly started to work again 😭

[@namitkumar5604]

Twas soo quick though😂

[@Polarwhite43]

FOR REAL!?!?!? mine too 😯😯😯

[@kart2542]

its like going to the doctor.... lmfao

[@respondingtoit]

Thank you. My issue was number three. You fixed it!

[@orselenadidi]

Thank you my lady, your video helped me realise that my USB receiver had gone loose in the port. Your video literally saved me from a breakdown!!!! Thank you so much.

[@AnhPhan]

I'm glad you find this video helpful.

[@AshwinAmbatwar]

Number 3 is the issue in my case.And thanks for showing the fix.

[@AnhPhan]

Glad this video helped

[@DJBIGCG]

Thank you soooooooo very much. My Logitech mouse wasn’t working. I thought I was going to buy a new mouse, but after doing number 3, taking the USB port out for awhile with the mouse off. After plugging it back up and turning the mouse back on, the mouse works like it’s brand new. Thank you very much once again ma’am 👍🏿

[@AnhPhan]

You're most welcome. I'm glad you find this video helpful.

[@johnsommers495]

I just tried step #3 and low & behold, the mouse is tracking like new...thank you!

[@user-pg6pz1py9e]

thank's so much it work's perfectly, and the only thing i have to do is change battery.

[@AnhPhan]

Glad you find this helps

[@azul910]

Thank you, I was so worried. And didn't know what to do!

[@AnhPhan]

Glad you find this helpful

[@ashrafaman2045]

It had been the easiest way but in no previous video it was shown. Thank you very much

[@AnhPhan]

Glad this helps

[@KATLABELLE1]

I shook it, I played with on and off button and lo and behold, it works again :D Super cool ! Thanks

[@AnhPhan]

You're welcome 🙂

[@kingretro1624]

My mouse started to work randomly, thanks for the vid though LOL

[@hassannawazkhanmahar6366]

mine also

[@juliuskencalimlim1441]

The last method really helped me. Thanks :)

[@shahzan525]

Which screen recorder did u use for recording screen instead of using inbuilt recorder of Windows 10 ???

[@AnhPhan]

You can use many other screencast softwares. You can search for them then. I'm currently using Camtasia screencast. Hope this help.☺

[@brist9767]

Thanks so much, my wireless mouse just randomly stopped working and batteries just purchased last month. Glad I just searched and your video has saved me from buying new batteries or discarding my beautiful mouse... Thanks once again

[@AnhPhan]

You're welcome. Glad this helped

[@chandanagowda1724]

I echo

[@youtubelibrary_10]

Thank you. I was experiencing the bad pairing and it was a bit annoying. This video helped me remember how to fix the issue. :)

[@AnhPhan]

Glad it helped!

[@michaelsoriano5340]

Thank you for the first tip. I realized that my battery was too old. I haven't changed it for about a year.

[@AnhPhan]

Glad this helps

[@chanti9274]

thank you for your insight. It helped shortlist the number of reasons why mouse wasn't working. The -ve side was rusted

[@AnhPhan]

You are most welcome. I'm glad you find this video helpful.

[@kinkakokosh]

Before doing any thing, just clean the 4 small round pads of the mouse itself, accumulated dirt causes the lift of the optic sensor away from the table surface which is the MOST common cause of an optic mouse's erratic function.

[@AnhPhan]

Thanks for the information and suggestions. I'm glad to know that.

[@kinkakokosh]

@@AnhPhan Thanks for appreciation, though I'm with computers since 1983, it took me months to realize this "culprit" , I did everything you and others suggested to no avail. Scraped the four tiny pads with my finger nails and WOW my 3 yrs old "LogiTech M201" mouse emerged as new.

[@AnhPhan]

1983- that's great man. You've got a lot of time to enjoy. I appreciated this dust- off trick on the pads. You know those little optics are very sensitive until all those micro-dust comes into play.☺️

[@lilgluestickgames]

Mine is connected, it just says that it's a keyboard what do I do Edit: I'm dumb it just wasn't turned on

[@AnhPhan]

yes, you do have to turn it on from the on/off switch button. Enjoy mouse time :)

[@zey8459]

Lol my battery was coming out jus had it push it in more

[@tradgood7138]

Number 1 worked for me. LOVE you. Been searching the net for 2-3 hours now and I wasn't really aware of the no.1

[@AnhPhan]

I'm glad you find this video helpful.

[@missgsgownrental]

Thank you!!!! Number 3 did it for me!! 😘😘😘

[@rachelhouldridge9191]

Hallelujah! Tip 3 was spot on, thanks!

[@AnhPhan]

Glad this video helps

[@iwantaloneness]

Say you get mad or it falls or drops on a hard surface, what will happen is the cursor won’t move but the buttons will work. To fix it open the pad to the bottom of it where the battery is, take the battery out and there should be a black screw or some screw of whatever color. Get a screw driver that’s small enough and take it apart(nothing will fall out) there should be a peice that’s loose above the white clear thing. Slide it in to the white rectangle piece that’s there and it should snap in place. Then put it back together and it’s fixed

[@AnhPhan]

Thanks for a great tip

[@M6rshal]

Mine Fell down and the buttons doesnt work only the moving works

[@heathervenneri1043]

Thank you so much! I replaced the battery but it still wasn't working. I then removed the USB receiver & turned off the mouse. Waited.. waited.. and then plugged the receiver back in and turned on the mouse. Viola! It worked!

[@AnhPhan]

I'm glad this video helped.

[@therm9441]

Thanks so much I just needed to redo the usp stick

[@AnhPhan]

Glad this helps

[@1kJord]

My mouse has a problem where it works twice or just in the morning. The only days it works all day is Friday through Sunday.

[@thehcchannel9375]

Same

[@HTNPSullivan]

Changing the battery didn't help, so I tried Fix 3 (bad pairing) -- turned off the mouse and switched the wireless "thingy" to another USB port on my laptop and voila, it works. Who knew? Hey, I'm just a regular person in my 60s, so I learn as I go. Thanks Anh Phan!

[@AnhPhan]

Glad you find this helps.🙄

[@MuhammadUsman-ke1sl]

Helpful! I plugged out the battery and plugged it in again now working fine, Thanks

[@AnhPhan]

Glad you found this video helpful.

[@vanshsharma7535]

Really thank you are alife saver my mouse is now running more faster than before!!

[@AnhPhan]

Glad it helps

[@hyakiisenpai1879]

Not gonna lie I was playing Skyrim and my mouse suddenly stopped working and I didn't know happened I spent 2 hours and trying to figure out why it stopped working suddenly but before I started rampaging on my mouse I watched this video and realized it was the battery.. simple as that... Thank you Anh Phan :)

[@AnhPhan]

Yw :)

[@elect9816]

Hey so my wireless mouse just stops moving at some random time is it because I've lost batteries?

[@LEGO_496]

yes

[@yourdad1824]

I have the same problem but idk if the batteries are low or not bc they seem to work for a long time after it moves again

[@stevencaban7648]

thank you so much it was the bad fairing part witch i placed it in a diffrent location and it worked

[@AnhPhan]

Glad it helps.

[@crixupdate543]

Thanks bro number 2 tip gave me very much help. Thank you so much love you from india

[@crixupdate543]

Yes bro I doesn't realize

[@hoshiyumii]

My mouse just doesn’t work the light is on

[@diamondpizza723]

Same.

[@albertrunzonza7413]

im actually experiencing the same thing ...what do i do?

[@sav6526]

same bruh

[@michelemattana2854]

Same...

[@topteirtev8661]

Same

[@nahby]

I’ve tried everything. Even switching my mouse batteries

[@2jz735]

You didn't try everything. If you did, it would work. How do I know? Well, the last method was buying a new mouse, and I'm pretty sure that it would work if you do that.

[@UIKon]

@@2jz735 what if you broke

[@2jz735]

@@UIKon, idk. It was a joke. Although looking back, not a very good one.

[@sebastianleal2934]

@@2jz735 it was funny i got a laugh

[@XYZ52721]

maybe the USB is broken from in side?

[@clairethomas6579]

how long do i keep the pieces out and off

[@josgratitude9501]

Thank You tip #2 helped.

[@Cubic_centimeter]

I like how we have the same mouse

[@AnhPhan]

love to know that dear

[@clvudyday7417]

crazy riley gaming shut up

[@samuraigameing9556]

Yea me too but I’m getting a upgrade to a gaming mouse it’s gonna be dope asf

[@JCEditsYT]

@@samuraigameing9556 buy it on amazon their so much cheaper than best buy best buy is like fifty dollars u can get a good gaming mouse on amazon for 20 dollars lol

[@Allminety]

I dint fixed it ;(.I really Liked your tips,but my mouse's light doesn't turn on.

[@Zadosai]

IM LOWKEY CRYING RN ITS MY ONLY MOUSE AND MY FAMILY CANT AFFORD ANOTHER ONE! I hate this!!!!

[@jayceejangeronga6975]

Number 2 fix works like magic THANK YOU!

[@varunnayak8612]

Mam how to troubleshoot ? In laptop mouse press right-click and refresh then use your external mouse buttons it will be able to function properly without lagging if still u face problems then u have to clean some temp files and have to make some changes in regedit

[@pragathihn9727]

I just bought a wireless mouse,but it has no on /off switch.Plsss anyone help me

[@AnhPhan]

Then plug the usb connector on and see if it works. By the way, is your mouse bluetooth mouse or?

[@hardworkdedicationjohno8105]

Damn, It was the battery!!! Thank you

[@AnhPhan]

You are welcome. Glad this helps

[@nicole-ln2es]

THANK YOUUU this helped so muchhh

[@ajhwb]

You safe my night! thank you, it was a loosen battery connector

[@dantheboss1000]

Wowwww, i was tripping all that time thinking it was a HUGE problem when all i needed to do was get new batteries. SMH

[@SwitchBlade1]

The light turns on than immediately off and it doesn’t work

[@thehamstermochi28]

Thank you for the tips, tips number 2 saved me! Thank you for your video

[@AnhPhan]

You're so welcome! Glad this video helped!

[@ma.lourdeshemplo345]

Thank you you really helped me, the no.2 really helped me, thanks a lot

[@rafoig]

Every thing worked XD no srly.

[@justaguycallednoro588]

Hello there, can you do something about the mouse clicking but not moving ? I got a new mouse today because my old one broke . I tried using device manager but it didn't help , any other suggestions ?

[@AnhPhan]

You can go to settings on your pc then choose mouse settings then choose turn on inactive scroll there

[@razanel4168]

hello i bougth a wirless mouse 5 days a go and it was working aaizing then after a while the ligth og the mouse frozen and the mouse stopped working . i dont know what shoukd i do ?

[@randomavacado1806]

I have low hopes of a response, but maybe you could answer this for me, my mouth randomly stopped connecting with my keyboard computer sorry, but it's turning on the latest, showing I've already replaced the battery of disconnected, it I've reset my computer, I just want to know if I should get a new mouse, I have a keyboard plus mouse duo set that both are connected to one individual port

[@AnhPhan]

You should reset the connection of both mouse and keyboard and connect them back to your PC. Does your mouse have any on or off button?

[@Jungle-Dweller-Ace]

Thanks mate! It was the third reason! And I can use it again

[@AnhPhan]

Glad I could help

[@holyexcalibur8917]

Hey ! My alcatroz mouse isn't working and I just bought it yesterday and none of these helped. Should I buy a new brand or sum?

[@AnhPhan]

You should ask for sale support then cuz you just bought it

[@marissawallder2261]

Thank you Anh! Reason No.1! The brand new battery that came with my new mouse was totally dead! Didnt expect that at all

[@AnhPhan]

Glad this video could help ☺️

[@diannedaway6697]

Thank you so much! Number 2 worked for me.

[@AnhPhan]

You're most welcome. I'm glad you find this video helpful.

[@Skeletor4ever]

Wrapping the battery in paper worked for me. Thank you!

[@pamelaja33]

You reminded me to check my usb, which I had removed. Thanks!

[@helenwatermelonn33]

Thank you so much! Your video helped!

[@zeimen1697]

I know this is a bit late, and on another type of mouse, but I accidently dropped it from a LOW HEIGHT and the battery compartment springs now don't hold it in place properly, does anyone know how to fix this? My mouse is an Advent Optical mouse from Currys PC world

[@nana081709]

Number 3 helped me. Thanks :)

[@rahulgupta8388]

Thanks, it really helps full

[@Belledoesadoptme]

I'm so stupid, I was changing the mouse battery before watching this video and I didn't know you had to turn it off before replacing the battery! Thank you!

[@AnhPhan]

You're welcome

[@cindyyan9851]

Thank you so much! Method #3 worked for me!

[@AnhPhan]

You are most welcome. Glad this video could help.

[@israelimapping]

i have a specific thing thats going on with my wireless mouse, i have to turn it off and on again while the cursor is on something different than the tab it was working on, like the taskbar for it to even work in that section. how do i fix this?

[@AnhPhan]

Your might want to check your mouse cursor setting. May be you should increase moving 🎚️ level

[@swordain]

I had the first problem, thanks for the solution

[@Doreen3010]

Awesome i fixed it with the 2nd suggestion. Thank you. Was beginning to get frustrated. God bless you ❤️ Mumbai

[@AnhPhan]

I am happy that you find this video helpful.

[@anitaespinosa6146]

Mine was bad pairing. My little USB wasn’t on the keyboard but I found it. I pulled it out, turned off the mouse, and WALLAH! It works! Thank you! I’m terrible at these things, good thing for KZbin lol

[@szarcar3]

It's VOILA

[@deluge71]

Thank you for this video! I thought my mouse was dead, but it turned out to be bad pairing.

[@AnhPhan]

You are welcome. I'm glad this video helped.

Hi Anh. I am currently dealing with a similar problem. I got a Speedlink brand USB Mouse. And it worked well until today. I had the mouse plugged in when my PC started to get Blackscreen. After a few tries of resetting i somehow solved the problem. But the Mouse stopped responding. I tried other ports or fresh batteries. Didn't work. It has no on/off switch. When i insert the battery the light goes on for a second before shutting off. Edit: Not sure if it could be this but the USB works properly. So it must be the mouse cause when i move the battery into the mouse it lights up. But then it stops the second afterwards. I already tried three new batteries. Sadly same outcome.

[@AnhPhan]

Can you try your mouse with a different pc?

@@AnhPhan I tried on my laptop. No effect.

@@AnhPhan Hi Anh. I came by to tell you that i will try and get mine to the seller to be repaired in a few days. For now i have resorted to use Software for mouse inputs. And it works. But ill still watch your videos. You gained a sub now.

[@zedonutube]

Thanks! My problem was a loose battery.. I put in some small napkin and voila! Be careful not to put a thick napkin; if you do upon closing the battery door, you might break the tiny door latch.

[@AnhPhan]

I'm glad you find this video helpful.

[@julia-xy1ro]

Thxxx💖✨

[@janellrodriguez2607]

Great help! Thank you!

[@AnhPhan]

I'm glad this video helped.

[@syedzubair7227]

number 2 worked in my case. thanks : )

[@marinaa.7554]

thank you so much I fix my mouse with your video I find a way and I understand what happened thank you you really saved me

[@AnhPhan]

You're most welcome. I'm glad this video helped.

[@CCloudy_9]

Can you guys help? When I put the battery in the mouse or the cable thing in my PC my mouse lights up, but it won't work and after a few seconds the lights go out, and when I shake it it sounds like something is lose? And the top is peeling off the front(with the clicky thing, if you pull it back it lifts a bit and it's very little but noticable) and idk what mouse type I have either!

[@AnhPhan]

I think you've got a loosen part. Maybe you should take up your courages and open it for a full check- up?

[@weebweeaboo3236]

Thank you woohoo much you just saved me money with step 3 God bless you!!

[@AnhPhan]

Glad this video helped.

[@tarrynnapier8919]

Wow! Thanks so much. So helpful! In my case it was number 3🙈 Awesome video👍

[@AnhPhan]

You're most welcome. I'm glad you find this video helpful.

[@peonytheflower6925]

So I have a portable keyboard and mouse, they only have one usb connector. Every time the usb connector is plugged in, the mouse doesn't work but the keyboard works fine. I tried changing batteries for the mouse and it still won't work. What seems to be the problem with my mouse?

[@AnhPhan]

I think you might try update your driver on your pc

[@jenniferzane3958]

Thank you. Your advice worked.

[@1misosoup1]

I know you proabably do t have a fix for this but my mouse started to switch controls the left was doing what the right was supposed to do and the right started to do what the left was supposed to do and then it would turn on and off without my control and my mouse doesn’t have a battery opener any idea what I can do because I’ll ether have to fix it or not have one my mom doesn’t want to by another one

[@AnhPhan]

This can be changed under mouse settings on your PC. If you are on windows 10 then search for settings then choose mouse settings. You're able to see that option there.

[@plasmaplays2917]

THANK YOU SO MUCH THIS HELPED A LOT

[@AnhPhan]

I am glad you find this video helpful.

[@roshimainearpon3573]

I was about to cry because i just bought this hella expensive wireless mouse and on the 3rd day, it didnt work and i just followed one of steps (plugging the usb pairing something again) and it worked. Thank you!

[@AnhPhan]

You're most welcome ☺️

[@UNIsH17]

all i had to do was change the battery.i was going to throw the mouse lol 😂😂😂

[@dimpydutta4553]

I threw the mouse and my mouse ball broke and afterwards I changed the battery and it started working again.

[@UNIsH17]

@@dimpydutta4553 ohh man i also got angry