Can A Wireless Mouse Wear Out?

[barry1010]

I have a Logitech Performance MX mouse which I treated myself to over 6 years ago - a bit expensive for a mouse.
It has been great but no longer holds the charge despite new rechargeable batteries. It no longer works as it should, not very responsive or accurate. It is frustrating.
I have checked and the latest drivers are installed, the latest being April 2018.

Is it time to buy a new mouse or is there something I should be doing to improve its battery life and performance?

[RATTER15]

Can you replace the chargeable batteries.

[retrocop]

I would just replace the mouse. Cheap as chips. I am using a Logitech M185 from Argos. Wireless and uses two AAAs. I have three for other computers in the house and outside on laptops/Notebooks.

[Prudie]

I've had at least 3 wireless mice in the last 7 years or so, not worth trying to fix IMO

[retrocop]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEWEST-Logitech-M185-Grey-Wireless-Optical-Mouse-Compact-for-PC-Laptop-MAC-Linux/143634777970?hash=item21714cc772:g:F88AAOSwcp9e6tDe

Correction. Even better. Only one AAA. Even better

[Old_Geezer]

Never needed to replace my wireless trackballs because of battery issues. If it's a charge retention issue that sounds more likely to be a battery problem than a mouse one.

[SparklyKid]

Wireless mouse from Home Bargains about £7, cheap as chips.

[Jackdaw33]

Agree with OG. Rechargable batteries don't last forever.

[bhg481]

barry does mention that he's replaced the rechargeable batteries.

[Old_Geezer]

Ah, but did he charge them first ;-)

[barry1010]

Yes, I did charge the batteries and yes, they were new rechargeable batteries.
New mouse ordered. I do like to get my money's worth.

[Togo]

I have been using a wireless mouse for about 8 years now but am seriously thinking about a touch screen monitor for my desktop. Have got a surface pro for portable use and have got used to the touch screen and can say I like it. Whenever I get back to the desktop after using it I find myself trying to use the monitor as a touch screen. The only draw back as far as I can see is making sure that the screen is easily reached and not causing over reach or having to sit forward in my chair. It looks like "She who must be obeyed" is going to be working from home for the foreseeable future and the small lappie screen that she is using to minute meetings on zoom is not good. So I have volunteered to donate my monitor to her and get one of these. Just waiting to see whether she is indeed staying home for the next 4 months.

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[barry1010]

Togo, one of my desktops PC has a touch screen but it is not convenient in every day use. It is not like using a tablet where everything is done on the screen because you will be using a keyboard so touching the screen doesn't flow. It also makes my arm ache!

[Togo]

That is what I was worried about Barry. I suppose you could use the onscreen keyboard but as you say perhaps nor ergonomically comfortable for long sessions on line. You can get them that almost lie flat but you are still waving your arms about. But I do so like the touch screen option. I suppose I could always use it with a mouse for the majority of the time or have a up a dual screen set up. Hmm, food for thought.

[alavahalf]

Having struggled with tendonitis for a good many years I have avoided ever using a mouse again. What I have is a keyboard with a scroll pad integrated. Would never go back to a mouse. At work we have a constant stream of Microsoft equipment to be disposed of, it is all wireless mice and keyboards. Most of it looks new, so yes even the good stuff wears out!

[barry1010]

alav, have you tried the vertical mouse that you use like a joystick? I haven't but I'd like to give it a go.

[alavahalf]

Yes but even that sets the old tendonitis away. The scroll pad is spot on for me.

[barry1010]

I'm pleased you've found a solution