Do electronic mice go bad?

[swogden]

I bought several wireless mice within the last 18 months and one of them is acting up -- doesn't respond when I click it, moves slowly or not at at all when I move it around.

Is there any way to correct this or is the only solution to toss it and get a new one?

The problem mouse is a Lofitech requiring 2 AA batteries (recently changed -- no improvement).  Use it for my desktop PC with Windows XP.

I also have another wireless mouse I use for my Windows 7 laptop (Logitech with one battery) that is working fine -- at the moment.

[Linda67]

I've got a Microsoft wireless mouse that I've used almost every day for 3 or 4 years.  I just change the batteries every few months and it still works great.   

[sgluckadoo]

No idea, sorry... I have a laptop and do not use an external mouse.

[tzs]

yep, they go bad, it also depends how much use you get out of it as well.

[gaylasue]

They can get worn out...

[swogden]

Thanks for the comments.  Guess its time to get a new one.

[devideddi]

I hope not, not too soon anyway.  I just got a new one for my desktop and we all really like it.

[nickit]

They probably do go bad.

[zeestar32]

Sorry, i have a laptop also. I wouldnt know either

[tommygun2]

Not that I  now of.

[swogden]

  I've had a few where they say on the package about how many "clicks" they are good for.  When they stopped working, I tried replacing the batteries but they still didn't work so it was a mad rush to go buy another one to finish whatever I had been working on...now I buy them ahead when they are on sale and always keep a spare "just in case" so when they die it's easy to just take out the new one and keep working. 

Good thought!  I usually get my stuff at Staples, but I've been thinking of trying the internet/Amazon to see if I could get them cheaper.  Buying a spare sounds pretty reasonable right now.

[foreverinlove05]

my boyfriend probably had the same mouse you're talking about for his computer. the first one he bought died for some unknown reason after a few months of use, then he bought another one and didn't have any problems with it. generally they probably do go bad after a while as with other electronics. i have a microsoft mouse for my laptop and i've dropped idk how many times and it's still holding on lol.

[thetotalfool]

I've had mice last for years, but they all poop out eventually.  They can be disassembled and cleaned, sometimes.  The moving parts eventually warp.

[texaswhiterose]

I have a Microsoft wireless mouse that I have been using for my laptop with windows xp for 2 years. I have never had any problems with it. Just change the batteries every 3 or 4 months and I am good to go.

[diala84]

So far I haven't had any issues with mine. I've had a couple for a few years and another for a few months. Maybe it has to do with usage or brand.