If your Logitech wireless mouse has stopped working all of sudden, there might be more than one reason.
Generally, the wireless mouse stops working when it runs out of batteries, due to inappropriate surfaces on which you are using, the USB port’s problem, or maybe drivers ran outdated.
We can go into detail about these problems and their solutions.
Method 1: Unplug Receiver and Remove Batteries
This method is one of the traditional techniques to solve any tech problem. Most of the time, it works very well and sometimes does not. But you can at least try from most simple one in solving any problem. Try to remove the receiver from the USB port and remove all the batteries from the Logitech mouse. Now, after a few minutes, the batteries may get some time to recharge and get back to their initial position. Now plug in the receiver and insert the batteries and turn on the mouse. It might work, but if not, you can move on to the next method.
Method 2: Insert New Batteries
Logitech batteries are not that durable and do not last long. So, there might be a problem with old batteries in the mouse. Its batteries drain comparatively faster and need replacement. In this situation, buy new and high-quality, durable batteries. Insert the batteries in the right direction. Connect the mouse to the computer or laptop and check if it works. Most probably, you must have fixed it, but if not, try the next method.
Method 3: Try on Different USB Slot
If you have a PC, try the receiver on a different USB slot on the back of the PC. in the case of a laptop, try the receiver on both sides. Sometimes the USB ports stop working due to many reasons. So, in this situation, you will never know if the slot has stopped working. You just have to try different slots, and it might work.
Method 4: Try Mouse on Different Surface
Some users prefer using the mouse on the rough surface like a table, carpet, book, or anything that’s near them. In such a case, the Logitech wireless mouse does not work smoothly or even stops working. In this situation, try the mouse pad after restarting the mouse. If you are already using the pad, then try a new one. If you have bought a new one, try different surfaces like a table, book, or anything else. Trying different surfaces may solve the problem.
Method 5: Uninstall Drivers
Once you have tried all technical solutions, but it hasn’t started working, try this method.
- All you have to do is open the Device Manager from settings (Settings> Control Panel> Device Manager), or you can search from the search bar.
- You can open the device manager by pressing the Windows button + R and type “devmgmt.msc” in the search box, and press ENTER.
- From the device manager, expand Mice and other pointing devices option.
- Under this option, right-click on Logitech drivers and click on Uninstall device.
- Restart the computer, and it will automatically find default drivers that will work.
Method 6: Update Already Installed Drivers
Most of the time, the issue gets resolve after uninstalling the default drivers. Still, if it does not work, there is another method that works. Try updating the already installed driver, and here is how:
- From settings, open the device manager and expand the option Mice and other pointing devices.
- Right-click on the Logitech drivers and click on Update Driver Software.
- Now, select the option “Search automatically for updated driver software”; the window will automatically start searching for the updates online. Once updates are found, the window will install automatically.
Most of the time, window search updates for drivers online and install it automatically. But sometimes, the window does not succeed in doing this, and you have to do it manually. In this situation, download the latest drivers from Logitech’s official website and save them in any suitable location. Once you have downloaded the latest drivers, follow these steps in troubleshooting the Logitech wireless mouse.
- Follow the same old route to reach the Mice and other pointing devices option in the device manager.
- Click on Update Driver Software, and you will see the “Browse my computer for driver software” option.
- Select the download drivers from the saved location, and the window will install it.
After updating the drivers manually and automatically, your Logitech mouse will start working. Still, if it does not work, you can try the next method.
Method 7: Try the Same Mouse on Different PC
If you have followed all the above-given methods precisely and are still on the stage to wonder why is my Logitech mouse not working, we have one more option to try. As you have tried all the methods, this can conclude your computer or laptop is perfectly fine. There is something wrong with the mouse but not the PC. You can try the same Logitech mouse on a different PC in this situation, and you will see if it works. Try the mouse on every USB port; sometimes, one of the ports might not be working. This method will definitely work if you have tried all the above methods.
Conclusion:
After trying all the methods, your Logitech mouse does not work; it means you have to buy a new mouse. Before purchasing a new Logitech mouse, we can suggest you a few mice that will not face these problems and perform better. M705, M525, and M305 are one of the best mice in performance and durability. These mice perform comparatively better, have a perfect grip, more battery timings, wide range, and more durable. I hope you get what you were looking for and provide more solutions to your tech problems.