Dead Mouse On Arrival

glasskuter · Dec 30, 2022

I agree with @Dru2. I use a wired keyboard (usb2), but my Logitech wireless mouse dongle has never worked correctly unless it is in a usb2 port. I found this article that might be the explanation. How to Avoid the USB3.0 and 2.4 GHz Devices Interference?

Berton · Dec 30, 2022

I have a few Notebooks, mostly older, and only 2 require a USB dongle that comes with the mouse, the rest all use Bluetooth mice. Bluetooth is a short range wireless and usually is part of the Wireless/Wi-Fi adapter although there are dongles available to get the feature.,

What I keep on hand, plug and play, for those machines without it:

https://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-Bluetooth-Multi-Language-Version-GBU521W6/dp/B007ZT2AXE/ref=sr_1_3?crid=19WBBRJS371XH&keywords=iogear+bluetooth+adapter+for+pc&qid=1672421911&sprefix=iogear+bluetooth+adapter+for+pc%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-3

HDL · Dec 30, 2022

Berton said:
Removing the CMOS battery [that's what stores the user BIOS settings] just returns the BIOS to its defaults and there are times that can be necessary. Most times the defaults are quite adequate but I don't talk about making the changes in over-clocking, making the computer do more that factory release as it's an excellent way to kill a motherboard.

How does one know when this CMOS battery needs replacing? I have replaced them in the past on XP and even Win 7 machines, just as a precautionary measure, and didn't notice anything not working once I turned it back on. Win 11 has me concerned. One of my machines had to be converted from MBR to GPT in order to install and run Win 11. Would changing that battery revert it to MBR?

HDL · Dec 30, 2022

glasskuter said:
I agree with @Dru2. I use a wired keyboard (usb2), but my Logitech wireless mouse dongle has never worked correctly unless it is in a usb2 port. I found this article that might be the explanation. How to Avoid the USB3.0 and 2.4 GHz Devices Interference?

Thank you. That is an interesting article.

HDL · Dec 30, 2022

Berton said:
I have a few Notebooks, mostly older, and only 2 require a USB dongle that comes with the mouse, the rest all use Bluetooth mice. Bluetooth is a short range wireless and usually is part of the Wireless/Wi-Fi adapter although there are dongles available to get the feature.,

What I keep on hand, plug and play, for those machines without it:

https://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-Bluetooth-Multi-Language-Version-GBU521W6/dp/B007ZT2AXE/ref=sr_1_3?crid=19WBBRJS371XH&keywords=iogear+bluetooth+adapter+for+pc&qid=1672421911&sprefix=iogear+bluetooth+adapter+for+pc%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-3

Thank you for that link. Amazon loves me.

Not sure I have anything set to enable Bluetooth on my computers.

Winuser · Dec 30, 2022

Berton said:
External DVD drive that uses USB-A and USB-C.

My new USB Blue ray player has the same setup. The end of the cable is a Y. One is for USB A and the other is for USB C.

Edwin · Dec 30, 2022

~~Check the batteries.~~
Never mind! Reading back, I see you've already done that!

Dru2 · Dec 30, 2022

HDL said:
How does one know when this CMOS battery needs replacing?

One obvious telltale sign is the clock. If you're losing time, or the date is constantly wrong or set to 2000. That's a clear indication the CMOS battery is dead/dying.

HDL · Dec 30, 2022

Dru2 said:
One obvious telltale sign is the clock. If you're losing time, or the date is constantly wrong or set to 2000. That's a clear indication the CMOS battery is dead/dying.

Thanks for that.

jds63 · Dec 30, 2022

From my experience using Logitech wireless mice and keyboards for years it sometimes distance between hardware and Unifying receiver and also interference can cause issues. Also always make sure have most up to date software.

HDL · Dec 30, 2022

jds63 said:
From my experience using Logitech wireless mice and keyboards for years it sometimes distance between hardware and Unifying receiver and also interference can cause issues. Also always make sure have most up to date software.

Thank you for that. The distance can't be a problem for me because both the mouse and keyboard are within 10 inches of the receiver. However, there are 4 other computers in close proximity to this one, all using wireless Logitech mice and keyboards. But that has never cause any problem in all the years I have had this computer room set up, (20 plus years.) Of course 20 some years ago some of the devices were using cables, not WiFi or whatever it is that connects them now. But even those WiFi connected devices never caused a problem for at least the last 8 to 10 years. Maybe the new drivers are doing it now but even so, I do try to keep them up to date.

jds63 · Dec 30, 2022

HDL said:
Thank you for that. The distance can't be a problem for me because both the mouse and keyboard are within 10 inches of the receiver. However, there are 4 other computers in close proximity to this one, all using wireless Logitech mice and keyboards. But that has never cause any problem in all the years I have had this computer room set up, (20 plus years.) Of course 20 some years ago some of the devices were using cables, not WiFi or whatever it is that connects them now. But even those WiFi connected devices never caused a problem for at least the last 8 to 10 years. Maybe the new drivers are doing it now but even so, I do try to keep them up to date.

Your welcome. Logitech known be bit quirky with driver issues sometimes.

f14tomcat · Dec 30, 2022

HDL said:
Thanks. I have it all powered down now and I did switch the USB port the USB dongle was connected to. It was in a USB 3 port so maybe that was the cause. Only time will tell but I appreciate all the help here.

Sometimes other radio interference from the system itself (Bluetooth, wi-fi wireless, etc) can cause the Dongle xmt/rcv to act funky. I had that issue a long while back and solved it for about $5. Get an extension for the dongle and tape it under your desk away from other electronics.

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Extension-Cable-Male-Female/dp/B00NH136GE/ref=asc_df_B00NH11PEY/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167140037427&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12954912852347818556&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007941&hvtargid=pla-299610941191&th=1

jds63 · Dec 30, 2022

f14tomcat said:
Sometimes other radio interference from the system itself (Bluetooth, wi-fi wireless, etc) can cause the Dongle xmt/rcv to act funky. I had that issue a long while back and solved it for about $5. Get an extension for the dongle and tape it under your desk away from other electronics.

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Extension-Cable-Male-Female/dp/B00NH136GE/ref=asc_df_B00NH11PEY/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167140037427&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12954912852347818556&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007941&hvtargid=pla-299610941191&th=1

Yup did that too

jds63 · Dec 30, 2022

Ever try this too. Using Logitech
options software ?
Firmware Update Tool

Berton · Dec 30, 2022

Logi/Logitech has some keyboards and mice with the Unifying connectivity, might be an issue with having a number of device in close proximity. Most times losing the USB dongle meant throwing the mouse or keyboard away as they are/were frequency-coded.

jds63 · Dec 30, 2022

Berton said:
Logi/Logitech has some keyboards and mice with the Unifying connectivity, might be an issue with having a number of device in close proximity. Most times losing the USB dongle meant throwing the mouse or keyboard away as they are/were frequency-coded.

Can be solved if lost.
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-910-005235-USB-Unifying-Receiver/dp/B072JW9LT8

HDL · Dec 30, 2022

f14tomcat said:
Sometimes other radio interference from the system itself (Bluetooth, wi-fi wireless, etc) can cause the Dongle xmt/rcv to act funky. I had that issue a long while back and solved it for about $5. Get an extension for the dongle and tape it under your desk away from other electronics.

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Extension-Cable-Male-Female/dp/B00NH136GE/ref=asc_df_B00NH11PEY/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167140037427&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12954912852347818556&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007941&hvtargid=pla-299610941191&th=1

Thank you for that suggestion. Actually I already have those USK extension cables. If I have the same problem in the future I'll remember to try this.

HDL · Dec 30, 2022

jds63 said:
Ever try this too. Using Logitech
options software ?
Firmware Update Tool

No but I will look into it. Thank you.

HDL · Dec 30, 2022

Berton said:
Logi/Logitech has some keyboards and mice with the Unifying connectivity, might be an issue with having a number of device in close proximity. Most times losing the USB dongle meant throwing the mouse or keyboard away as they are/were frequency-coded.

Thank you but sorry I am not at all sure what you're saying. What does this mean, "Most times losing the USB dongle meant throwing the mouse or keyboard away as they are/were frequency-coded."

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