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Magic Mouse: Why Magic Mouse curser does not move?

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:00:03 -0700

When i switch on my magic mouse, it stated connected in my mac but the curser is not moving. Button and scroll work well. It seems like the mouse laser is not functioning. Need help.

Thanks

⟐ Commented maart 16, 2026 at 8:00 MST

Magic Mouse: Is an inactive Magic Mouse repairable?

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 03:12:49 -0700

Yesterday my Magic Mouse stopped working. I tried several new batteries and it still won't work. Can it be repaired?

⟐ Commented augustus 02, 2025 at 3:12 MST

Magic Mouse: Batteries wearing out too quickly?

Mon, 14 May 2018 13:16:18 -0700

I recently purchased a new iMac 21.5" and got the magic mouse that came with it. After about a couple of weeks, the magic mouse is reporting a battery level of 63%. It has continuously been left on for the duration but i am not satisfied that the batteries have run so low in a couple of weeks, the keyboard still reports 100%. Should i turn the mouse off at night or is there something else I need to do?

⟐ Commented mei 14, 2018 at 13:16 MST

Magic Mouse: Can I replace the laser bulb?

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 18:58:30 -0700

Everything is working on my Magic Mouse but the laser sensor, itself. I can gesture, scroll, right click, double-click to select a word. BUT the laser no longer comes on, so I can't move the pointer. Can I replace the laser?

⟐ Commented maart 20, 2022 at 18:58 MST

Magic Mouse: Convert Magic mouse to wired?

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 07:35:59 -0700

Is it possible to convert the apple wireless magic mouse to a wired usb type?

⟐ Commented februari 23, 2023 at 7:35 MST

Magic Mouse: Mouse is not Tracking anymore

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 12:29:44 -0700

The problem:

All of a sudden my Magic Mouse stopped tracking my movements (cursor). So here is what I have tried:

1. New batteries, twice

2. Remove mouse from the bluetooth, and readded it

3. Clean the lens... which worked for 2 minutes

4. Clean the lens... again worked for 2 minutes

5. Tried it on other devices, at other places but tracking wasn't doing anything

What it is doing:

1. Left-click

2. Right-click

3. Scrolling

4. Gestures

5. Swipe etc

So here I am, tearing down the Magic Mouse on a Friday night.

What my best guess is that my optical 'sensor' is broken or at least not getting all the contact it should get.

Does anybody have a keen eye, and could tell me what is wrong with it?

Thanks for taking a minute, hopefully anyone is able to help me out.

ps. I get the fact that my ribbon is a bit loosy, due to the fact that it took it apart.

Kind regards,

Jurriaan

⟐ Commented juli 12, 2018 at 12:29 MST

Magic Mouse: Any way to fix the battery contacts?

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:14:54 -0700

When I went to try and turn on this Magic Mouse, the mouse did not turned on.

When I went to change the batteries, I found corrosion on the battery terminals. I changed the batteries anyway, and the mouse didn't work.

It also seems like the battery acid may have gotten inside the mouse, since this contact is not working correctly and does not spring back up. I was able to fix it a little bit and get it to spring up again, but it still sticks.

Is there any way to fix this? The mouse was $80 and it seems like I got lucky and caught it before it could get any worse then it already is. It seems like I caught this corrosion while I have time to clean it and get the mouse working again.

⟐ Commented maart 03, 2023 at 0:14 MST

Magic Mouse: Mouse pointer not moving

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:59:03 -0700

All mouse function is working great left-click, right-click and gesture except for the mouse pointer. Can it still be fixed?

⟐ Commented april 08, 2021 at 17:59 MST

Magic Mouse: How can I fix my magic mouse?

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 04:28:54 -0700

I dropped my magic mouse, the green light is still on so it is functioning but not properly. The right click function works and i can navigate my mouse around a page but the scrolling function doesn't work nor the left click. How can i repair this without going to the shop to buy/repair?

⟐ Answer accepted oktober 01, 2015 at 4:28 MST

Magic Mouse: Mouse works intermittently, loose connection? Can it be fixed?

Tue, 20 May 2014 21:45:34 -0700

Follow a drop on a hardwood floor the mouse works intermittently. Will work, if connection established, for a while as long as not picked up and moved. On/off light either works, doesn't work, or flickers when trying to reconnect. Change of batteries does not change situation. Possibly a connection loosened by being dropped to floor. Can it be fixed?

⟐ Answer accepted mei 20, 2014 at 21:45 MST

Magic Mouse: How do I reattach the capacitor board to get touch capability?

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:19:43 -0700

My magic mouse came apart after dropping it. I put it back together and I am able to point and click with it, but I lost the "magic" touch capability for scrolling, etc. I think it's because the orange tab that is part of the capacitive touch sensors isn't connected to the circuit board in the mouse. Can someone tell me how to re-attach it properly? It would be MUCH appreciated... :)

⟐ Commented april 22, 2024 at 11:19 MST

Magic Mouse: Can I DYI fix a broken left-click resistance?

Thu, 03 Aug 2017 01:12:56 -0700

My magic mouse’s left click has suddenly become very difficult to click. It no longer makes the click sound, and the resistance when pushed has gone out.

If I open this thing up, what do I look for to fix it?

⟐ Commented augustus 03, 2017 at 1:12 MST

Magic Mouse: The optic light on my mouse does not work. Everything else does

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 04:13:01 -0700

My magic mouse optic light appears to have failed. The mouse retains full functionality for everything else except the movement of the cursor.

I have done all the checks such as battery and bluetooth. It clearly is the light or laser

⟐ Answer accepted december 07, 2016 at 4:13 MST

Magic Mouse: Batteries are out of energy after about 3 days.

Wed, 11 May 2016 12:03:59 -0700

Hi...

About half a year ago, the fluid of the batteries in my Magic Mouse came out and into the Mouse.

Now since about 2 weeks the batteries are out of energy after less than 3 days. Do you have an idea how to fix it?

⟐ Commented mei 11, 2016 at 12:03 MST

Magic Mouse: Magic Mouse Linux Compatibility?

Mon, 31 Oct 2016 17:54:33 -0700

Has anyone tried the new Magic Mouse with linux? I've heard it works as a two-button mouse in linux, but I'm curious if anyone can confirm that scrolling or gestures are supported.

⟐ Commented oktober 31, 2016 at 17:54 MST

Magic Mouse: Plastic sliders for A1296

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 14:30:13 -0700

Where can I buy the 2 plastic sliders next to the mouse cover?

⟐ Answered februari 12, 2023 at 14:30 MST

Magic Mouse: What can I use to stick back together the mouse?

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:49:16 -0700

I disassembled the mouse to fix the bent aluminum from dropping it and it works, but sticking the bottom part to the plastic battery tray is hard. What is strong enough to hold the plastic and alunium together?

⟐ Commented maart 17, 2024 at 16:49 MST

Magic Mouse: MOUSE is not working

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 23:30:02 -0700

My mouse suddenly stopped work. The batteries are new but the green light does not turn on and does not work. Is there a way to fix it. I appreciate your assistance. Maria

⟐ Commented maart 23, 2021 at 23:30 MST

Magic Mouse: My mouse doesn't track smoothly

Mon, 10 Jul 2017 01:00:19 -0700

I have a Mac mini Late 2012 Processor 2.5 GHz Intel Core I5 with 12 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 Memory.

My question (problem) is that my Magic Mouse doesn't track smoothly. When moving the mouse at first nothing happens then the pointer will jump to catchup with where the mouse is, however once it catches up with the mouse movement it doesn't keep up. It will stop and start.

I know that it isn't the platform or the software because I have a second Magic Mouse and when I changed to the second mouse everything is Okay.

Any Ideas?

⟐ Answered juli 10, 2017 at 1:00 MST

Magic Mouse: How can I make the Apple Magic Mouse work again?

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 11:03:39 -0700

Help! I dropped my Apple Magic Mouse and it doesn't work anymore. Does anyone know how to repair it? Appreciate your advice.

⟐ Commented september 13, 2017 at 11:03 MST