Mouse (Aptiva 2165 - SL-A)

Mouse

NOTE: A sticking key button can cause the mouse to operate incorrectly.
If you suspect this, go to 'Keyboard'.

001 - START

•  Make sure that the mouse ball turns freely.
•  Make sure that the mouse plug connects properly.

  002 -

•  Power off the system unit.
•  Insert the diagnostics diskette into the diskette drive.
•  Power on the system unit.
•  Select Interactive Tests menu, then execute Mouse test.

  003 - DO YOU SEE THE MOUSE CURSOR IN THE DIAGNOSTICS PROGRAM?
   (YES, READ AHEAD. NO, GO TO STEP 011)

•  Test right (left) button and check if right (left) button works.

  004 - DOES THE MOUSE BUTTON WORK? (YES, READ AHEAD. NO, GO TO STEP 007)

•  Test mouse cursor movement.

  005 - DOES THE MOUSE MOVE SMOOTHLY AND KEEP X AND Y COORDINATES CHANGED?  (YES, READ AHEAD. NO, GO TO STEP 006)

•  Mouse is functioning normally.
•  End.

  006 -

•  Power off the system unit.
•  Open mouse bottom cover and clean track ball.
•  Go to step 002.

  007 -

•  Power off the system unit.
•  Check the mouse plug.

  008 - ARE THERE ANY BROKEN PINS IN THE MOUSE PLUG?
   (YES, GO TO STEP 010. NO, READ AHEAD.)

•  Try with a known good mouse.

  009 - DO THE ERROR SYMPTOMS STILL REMAIN?
   (YES, READ AHEAD. NO, GO TO STEP 010.)

•  Replace the system board.
•  End.

  010 -

•  Replace the mouse.
•  End.

  011 -

•  Exit diagnostics program.
•  Make sure that the mouse driver is properly installed.
•  Go to step 002.

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