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    USB Mouse goes crazy

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by opfor2, Jan 22, 2011.

  1. opfor2

    opfor2 Notebook Geek

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    I have a CF-29, MK 4 see sig below and when I plug in my USB mouse in the side USB port it sometimes goes crazy. I used the OEM restore disks to re install the Operating system and all drivers. Any ideas?? BTW I have tries another mouse and it does the same thing.
     
    opfor2, Jan 22, 2011
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  2. SHEEPMAN!

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    Does it do the same in the back port? Sounds like the same reaction you would get if you had a gps which is PS/2 mouse related. Now I am on a CF-29 Mark3 that I factory restored. In system hardware device manager the only thing in mouse is the touchpad/touchscreen.
    By the way what SP are you in? I'm on SP2 at present. I may have to go find a mouse to see if it changes setting in device manager.(adds a device)

    Sorry 'bout all questions no answers.

    Jeff
     
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  3. opfor2

    opfor2 Notebook Geek

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    I'm using SP3 and I just switched the mouse to the rear USB port and so far so good we will c what happens. BTW I do not have an GPS on this TB.
     
    opfor2, Jan 22, 2011
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    Comptronic Notebook Consultant

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    If you're using an optical mouse, sometimes it means that the mouse U's soon going to die due to a loose connection inside of it.
     
    Comptronic, Jan 23, 2011
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    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    Possible scenario: since the side-mount USB port is quite recessed, it may be that you are not getting a good connection through your USB mouse's plug connector.

    That's the reason several of us have RadioShack USB Port Plug Extenders with our CF-29 Toughbooks.
     
    TopCop1988, Jan 23, 2011
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    Azrial Notebook Deity

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    It could also be your cell phone...
     
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    Alex Super Moderator

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    I hope that I don't go crazy before I die :twitchy:
     
    Alex, Jan 23, 2011
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    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Too late for me. I already have a loose connection and I am at least that crazy. :eek2:
     
    Shawn, Jan 23, 2011
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    Thanks for the laugh. I was cracking up when I read that.
     
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    Try dipping the mouse in some nice soothing chamomille tea; I find that always makes an erratic mouse VERY calm.

    mnem
    If I were any calmer I'd be catatonic.
     
    mnementh, Jan 23, 2011
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  11. ToughNut

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    ...and very dead too!! :D

    Out of curiosity, in went a USB mousie and things worked as they should. Could it be a buggy port??
     
    ToughNut, Jan 24, 2011
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  12. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    Magic 8-Ball says "ALL SIGNS POINT TO YES."

    mnem
    *Looks for some bug spray*
     
    mnementh, Jan 24, 2011
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    Tomcat, you're missing an opportunity here....which cat-a-tonic do you pre-furrrrrrrrrrrrr?.............Driller
     
    Driller, Jan 24, 2011
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