Causes of an Apple Mouse Not Working

When the Magic Mouse loses its Bluetooth connection with the computer or its battery dies, it doesn’t function. If the optical sensor is dirty, the cursor may move in a jerky manner. If the cursor moves too slowly or too fast, the settings may be the cause. A corrupt preference file can cause all sorts of jerky movements.

How to Fix Magic Mouse Tracking Problems

Most of the fixes for an Apple mouse not working correctly are simple. Try these solutions to get your mouse up and running in almost no time.

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When you restart the Mac, it recreates the default preference files for the mouse. Open System Preferences and reconfigure the mouse to meet your needs. Sometimes, mice just die and can’t be fixed. If that’s the case for you, don’t fret. There are plenty of great mice just for Macs that you can snag.