pickle4905
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I have wireless mouse failure after a 3 day power outage due to severe thunderstorm activity. Happens only on linux laptops. Windows OS computers are not affected. How do I recover use of wireless mouse??
Wireless Mouse Failure Follows Power Outage
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Brickwizard
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Welcome to the forums
Unplug the wireless adaptor for the mouse count to 20 and reinsert it, [usually works]
Unplug the wireless adaptor for the mouse count to 20 and reinsert it, [usually works]
Condobloke
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G'day pickle4905, Welcome to Linux.org
I assume the wireless mouse has a 'dongle' which you plug into a usb port?
Take the dongle out and reboot your computer....then put the dongle back in, in a different usb port
Any luck ?
I assume the wireless mouse has a 'dongle' which you plug into a usb port?
Take the dongle out and reboot your computer....then put the dongle back in, in a different usb port
Any luck ?
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pickle4905
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Thanks Gents,
Didn't help.
The mouse with a tail works just fine. I'm about at my wits end trying to figure this thing out.
Linux OS is Ubuntu and dead rodents are Logitech. One laptop is HP and the other is a Dell.
Best,
pickle4905
Didn't help.
The mouse with a tail works just fine. I'm about at my wits end trying to figure this thing out.
Linux OS is Ubuntu and dead rodents are Logitech. One laptop is HP and the other is a Dell.
Best,
pickle4905
Condobloke
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This may be worth a shot, seeing the usb ports are all functioning.
www.tecmint.com
In particular.....When to use fsck command in Linux
There are different scenarios when you will want to run fsck. Here are a few examples:
The article is dated july 2023 so is current.
How to Use 'fsck' to Repair File System Errors in Linux
Filesystems are responsible for organizing how data is stored and recovered. With time, the filesystem may become corrupted and may not be accessible.
www.tecmint.com
In particular.....When to use fsck command in Linux
There are different scenarios when you will want to run fsck. Here are a few examples:
- The system fails to boot.
- Files on the system become corrupt (often you may see input/output error).
- The attached drive (including flash drives/SD cards) is not working as expected.
The article is dated july 2023 so is current.
Replace the batteries? The current wireless mouse I have goes stupid periodically and I have to turn the mouse off and back on for it to start working again. Make sure your blue tooth is enabled and not in airplane mode. Other suggestion such as reinserting the dongle if you have one. If that doesn't work you may have a corruption issue and you might have to reinstall drivers.
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pickle4905
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I have done everything except reinstalling the drivers. How do I do this?
Condobloke
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How to Change the Battery in a Logitech Mouse
Changing out the battery in the Logitech mouse requires opening the battery compartment door which may be on the top or bottom of the mouse. If on the top, it has a release switch.
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pickle4905
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I purchased a new logitech wireless rodent
same problem!
same problem!Try this and share the output. If you are using system bluetooth it should provide some clues
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pickle4905
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My new wireless mouse is a Logitech 170. It uses wi-fi, not bluetooth.
Hmmm... why do you think it's wifi instead of bluetooth?
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pickle4905
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The M170 receiver is detected. Mouse inoperative. lsusb
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try installing this tool and see if you can configure your mouse to work
www.omgubuntu.co.uk
'Solaar' Lets You Manage Logitech's Unifying Receiver on Linux - OMG! Ubuntu
If you use Logitech's Unifying Receiver on Linux check out the open source 'Solaar' app. It makes it easier to pair and manage wireless keyboard and mice.
www.omgubuntu.co.uk
Me, I'd be inclined to try a kernel upgrade.....or possibly even a "rollback". USB mouse drivers/firmware are in the kernel, and you don't 're-install' them like you would on Windows.
BTW, + 1 for the suggestion about Solaar. I use it with my gen-1 MX Master, although don't expect all the bells & whistles you get with their Windows utility. Mind you, it's nowhere near as big, either; I never could understand how a utility to control a mouse could possibly be nearly 90 MB in size!
Mike.
BTW, + 1 for the suggestion about Solaar. I use it with my gen-1 MX Master, although don't expect all the bells & whistles you get with their Windows utility. Mind you, it's nowhere near as big, either; I never could understand how a utility to control a mouse could possibly be nearly 90 MB in size!
Mike.
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pickle4905
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Mike:Me, I'd be inclined to try a kernel upgrade.....or possibly even a "rollback". USB mouse drivers/firmware are in the kernel, and you don't 're-install' them like you would on Windows.
BTW, + 1 for the suggestion about Solaar. I use it with my gen-1 MX Master, although don't expect all the bells & whistles you get with their Windows utility. Mind you, it's nowhere near as big, either; I never could understand how a utility to control a mouse could possibly be nearly 90 MB in size!
Mike.
I am tired of fooling with this problem. I am ready to do a fresh, clean, install of ubuntu 20.04.4 and to hell with it.
My thanks to all the good folks who have offered help.
pickle4905 (Tom)
Condobloke
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What will you do if this also fails to solve the problem ?
We will wait with bated breath to hear of your success/failure
