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Mouse problems – Dell OptiPlex GX240 User Manual

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Solving Problems

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Yes. The problem is resolved.
No. Go to step 4.

4

Turn off the computer and the device, swap the device's cable with a

known working cable, and then turn on the computer and the device.
Is the device working properly?
Yes. You need a new device cable.

Contact Dell

for technical

assistance.
No. Go to step 5.

5

Turn off the computer and the device, swap the device with a

comparable working device, and then turn on the computer and the

device.
Is the device working properly?
Yes. You need a new device.

Contact Dell

for technical assistance.

No.

Contact Dell

for technical assistance.

Mouse Problems

Basic Checks:

Disconnect the cable from the computer and check the cable

connector for bent or broken pins. Check for damaged or frayed cables.

If the cable is not damaged, make sure that it is firmly connected to

the computer.

Reinstall the mouse driver for your operating system.

Restart the computer.

If the problem still exists after you complete the basic checks, fill out the
Diagnostics Checklist as you perform the following steps:

1

If you are using a PS/2 mouse,

enter system setup

and make sure that

Mouse Port under the Integrated Devices option is set to On. Then

exit system setup properly to save the information, and reboot the

computer.
Is the device working properly?
Yes. The problem is resolved.
No. Go to step 2.