Sliding mouse across the screen

Jewels53 · Nov 18, 2009, 05:46 AM

I have a Mac intel 2 x 266 intel. About a year ago, my mouse started having a mind of its own and just would slide across the screen, it just occurred every so often, but in recent times it is continually happening (at least every 3 minutes). A little embarrassing when a PC user uses my Mac and comments upon it. Any ideas how to solve?
Thanks
Jewels

BlueRevolution · Nov 18, 2009, 06:17 AM

Are you using an Apple mouse?

Sometimes dust collects inside the cavity of the optical sensor, causing it to behave erratically. Try blowing into it for a few seconds and see if that makes a difference.

arkitect · Nov 18, 2009, 06:29 AM

I use Logitech MX Revolution mice with all my Macs and they all "slide" every now and then.

As BlueRevolution pointed out, it is just dust — give it a good blow.
Nothing to do with your Mac and nothing to be "embarrassed" about.

And always make sure the drivers are up to date. Sounds obvious, but easily overlooked.

What is really fun is having a Wacom tablet attached… then you can complain about erratic behaviour.

Jewels53 · Nov 18, 2009, 07:53 AM

Thanks guys for your suggestions, but I actually bought a new mouse and instantly the same thing happened. All the folk I have spoken to, have been mistified by this one. I am at a loss right now and it is really annoying me which you can imagine !!

Jewels53 · Nov 18, 2009, 07:58 AM

Sorry, forgot to mention, I am using the Mac wired mouse. My new mouse is also the same. Have spoken to the local MAC retailer and they too are at a loss on this problem.

Jewels

surflordca · Nov 18, 2009, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jewels53

Thanks guys for your suggestions, but I actually bought a new mouse and instantly the same thing happened. All the folk I have spoken to, have been mistified by this one. I am at a loss right now and it is really annoying me which you can imagine !!

Well I use a Mac wired mouse, a wireless Logitech MX Laser and both have the same problem that you have. I hooked up an old Wireless Logitech Optical mouse and it is better. It still does the movement by itself but not as often. If you find a fix I would really be interested in it...

Roy Hobbs · Nov 18, 2009, 08:24 AM

Maybe your desk isn't level?

Nov 18, 2009, 05:46 AM	#1
Jewels53 macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2009	Sliding mouse across the screen I have a Mac intel 2 x 266 intel. About a year ago, my mouse started having a mind of its own and just would slide across the screen, it just occurred every so often, but in recent times it is continually happening (at least every 3 minutes). A little embarrassing when a PC user uses my Mac and comments upon it. Any ideas how to solve? Thanks Jewels

Nov 18, 2009, 06:17 AM	#2
BlueRevolution macrumors 601 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ailleurs	Are you using an Apple mouse? Sometimes dust collects inside the cavity of the optical sensor, causing it to behave erratically. Try blowing into it for a few seconds and see if that makes a difference. __________________ "In its majestic equality, the law forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, beg in the streets and steal a loaf of bread." —Anatole France

Nov 18, 2009, 06:29 AM	#3
arkitect macrumors 68040 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Watching ink dry	I use Logitech MX Revolution mice with all my Macs and they all "slide" every now and then. As BlueRevolution pointed out, it is just dust — give it a good blow. Nothing to do with your Mac and nothing to be "embarrassed" about. And always make sure the drivers are up to date. Sounds obvious, but easily overlooked. What is really fun is having a Wacom tablet attached… then you can complain about erratic behaviour. __________________ akroterion

Nov 18, 2009, 07:53 AM	#4
Jewels53 Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2009	sliding mouse Thanks guys for your suggestions, but I actually bought a new mouse and instantly the same thing happened. All the folk I have spoken to, have been mistified by this one. I am at a loss right now and it is really annoying me which you can imagine !!

Nov 18, 2009, 07:58 AM	#5
Jewels53 Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2009	sliding mouse Sorry, forgot to mention, I am using the Mac wired mouse. My new mouse is also the same. Have spoken to the local MAC retailer and they too are at a loss on this problem. Jewels

Nov 18, 2009, 08:24 AM	#7
Roy Hobbs macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2005	Maybe your desk isn't level?

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