my mouse died!

chris041067 · chris041067 #1 (**permalink**)

11-05-2004, 03:48 PM

my apple pro mouse just...stopped working. i tried plugging it into every USB port on my mac but nothing works. I think maybe the wire inside the cord may have broken or something, i can see where there is some wear from the cord bending where it enters the mouse.

Do you think this is something that apple would fix or replace if i took it in? i mean, i paid 60 bucks for this mouse and i would like it to work for more than a year or 2. any advice would be great.

m1k · m1k #2 (**permalink**)

11-05-2004, 03:53 PM

Apple Pro Mice... Those are the ones with the black inside, right? Very rare, supposed to be excellent.

It may be be because of the cord fraying. Take a look at this: http://www.sewardweb.com/applepromouse/

It shows you how to fix it.

Good luck,
m1k

chris041067 · chris041067 #3 (**permalink**)

11-05-2004, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m1k

Apple Pro Mice... Those are the ones with the black inside, right? Very rare, supposed to be excellent.

It may be be because of the cord fraying. Take a look at this: http://www.sewardweb.com/applepromouse/

m1k

i dont know about rare, but yes they are excellent mice, when they work anyways. thanks for the link, but it looks a little complicated for someone like myself. if anyone else knows of anything i could do, please let me know.

also, for those of you who have the apple cordless bluetooth mouse...
how do they work and hows the battery life? i was considering just buying one of those to replace this one that broke.

Mr. MAC · Mr. MAC #4 (**permalink**)

11-05-2004, 07:25 PM

I know I know, Microsoft isn't any good, but...... Just recently I was looking for a wireless mouse with left and rigth click and a scroll wheel(both of which I love to have)and i found the perfect mouse that is compatible with MAC™ here is the specs pagehttp://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/productdetails.aspx?pid=002

so if u need a good mouse you should AT LEAST look at this one

P.S. I have had mine for about 7 months now and my whole family
Loves it.

iSheep · iSheep #5 (**permalink**)

11-07-2004, 06:45 PM

Apple Wireless Mouse here. No cables to go wrong! It's fantastic! Looks sexy as well.

Absolute Zero · Absolute Zero #6 (**permalink**)

11-08-2004, 01:03 AM

Save yourself, invest in a Logitech mouse.

Aptmunich · Aptmunich #7 (**permalink**)

11-08-2004, 03:08 AM

Well maybe if you call apple, they'll replace it under warranty.

Just be a little hazy & vague on when you bought it , chances are they will just be generous and replace it...

m1k · m1k #8 (**permalink**)

11-08-2004, 06:32 PM

For once I agree with Abs... Logitech does make awesome mice, although Apple's still my first choice.

But if Apple won't replace it, get a Logitech mouse, they rock.

suhasG · suhasG #9 (**permalink**)

11-16-2004, 04:39 PM

I just ordered UniMouse (Contour Designs) , it is plain wired USB mouse but it is considered as one of the best mouse for Mac.

I will post my review at a later date.

SuhasG

MickMAC · MickMAC #10 (**permalink**)

11-16-2004, 04:56 PM

I have the corldess bluetooth mac mouse for my powerbook and it works great! and the battery last for ever I am going on 2 months and I use it all day every day.

But if your gonna pay you may want to look into logitech you may like the 2 buttons and scroll weels!

Macman · Macman #11 (**permalink**)

11-16-2004, 05:59 PM

I have several apple pro mice, graphite and whit too, they all have been great, no problems at al.

Absolute Zero · Absolute Zero #12 (**permalink**)

11-16-2004, 09:21 PM

I have owned 5 Apple mice, all which do not work anymore.

Macman · Macman #13 (**permalink**)

11-16-2004, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Absolute Zero

I have owned 5 Apple mice, all which do not work anymore.

are you serious? I own 5 now(4 graphite apple pro, 1 white apple pro) and one teal g3 mouse, the round one, and they all work like theyre new.:mac:

CaptainMack · CaptainMack #14 (**permalink**)

11-16-2004, 09:52 PM

does the mouse still light up?

Paul Carlin · Paul Carlin #15 (**permalink**)

11-18-2004, 12:49 PM

For what its worth (probably not much, but hey!) I had my Pro Keyboard totally die on me without warning last week.

It came with my (secondhand) iMac and, while not in perfect condition, was working perfectly right up until it decided to give up. By my estimation it would have been up to two years old - so, if its the same vintage as your mouse, perhaps there was a design fault round about that time? Unlikely, but you never know

Unfortunately I just had to bite the bullet and buy a new Pro keyboard - although I'm not complaining as its lovely! :mac:

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chris041067 #1 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	11-05-2004, 03:48 PM my apple pro mouse just...stopped working. i tried plugging it into every USB port on my mac but nothing works. I think maybe the wire inside the cord may have broken or something, i can see where there is some wear from the cord bending where it enters the mouse. Do you think this is something that apple would fix or replace if i took it in? i mean, i paid 60 bucks for this mouse and i would like it to work for more than a year or 2. any advice would be great.
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m1k #2 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	11-05-2004, 03:53 PM Apple Pro Mice... Those are the ones with the black inside, right? Very rare, supposed to be excellent. It may be be because of the cord fraying. Take a look at this: http://www.sewardweb.com/applepromouse/ It shows you how to fix it. Good luck, m1k
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Mr. MAC #4 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	11-05-2004, 07:25 PM I know I know, Microsoft isn't any good, but...... Just recently I was looking for a wireless mouse with left and rigth click and a scroll wheel(both of which I love to have)and i found the perfect mouse that is compatible with MAC™ here is the specs pagehttp://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/productdetails.aspx?pid=002 so if u need a good mouse you should AT LEAST look at this one P.S. I have had mine for about 7 months now and my whole family Loves it.
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iSheep #5 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	11-07-2004, 06:45 PM Apple Wireless Mouse here. No cables to go wrong! It's fantastic! Looks sexy as well.
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Absolute Zero #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 05, 2003 Location: I'm slowly sinking in the posts of Mac-forums Posts: 1,246 Mac Specs: PowerBook 12" Combo Drive/867 MHz/256 MB RAM/40 GB hard drive/Mac OS X 10.3.5/AirPort Extreme it sux	11-08-2004, 01:03 AM Save yourself, invest in a Logitech mouse.
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Aptmunich #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 09, 2004 Location: Munich Posts: 9,075 Mac Specs: Aluminium Macbook 2.4 Ghz 4GB RAM, SSD 24" Samsung Display, iPhone 4, iPad 2	11-08-2004, 03:08 AM Well maybe if you call apple, they'll replace it under warranty. Just be a little hazy & vague on when you bought it , chances are they will just be generous and replace it...
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m1k #8 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	11-08-2004, 06:32 PM For once I agree with Abs... Logitech does make awesome mice, although Apple's still my first choice. But if Apple won't replace it, get a Logitech mouse, they rock.
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suhasG #9 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	11-16-2004, 04:39 PM I just ordered UniMouse (Contour Designs) , it is plain wired USB mouse but it is considered as one of the best mouse for Mac. I will post my review at a later date. SuhasG
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MickMAC #10 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	11-16-2004, 04:56 PM I have the corldess bluetooth mac mouse for my powerbook and it works great! and the battery last for ever I am going on 2 months and I use it all day every day. But if your gonna pay you may want to look into logitech you may like the 2 buttons and scroll weels!
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Macman #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 30, 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 4,374 Mac Specs: PowerMac G4 Cube 450mhz 832mb	11-16-2004, 05:59 PM I have several apple pro mice, graphite and whit too, they all have been great, no problems at al.
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Absolute Zero #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 05, 2003 Location: I'm slowly sinking in the posts of Mac-forums Posts: 1,246 Mac Specs: PowerBook 12" Combo Drive/867 MHz/256 MB RAM/40 GB hard drive/Mac OS X 10.3.5/AirPort Extreme it sux	11-16-2004, 09:21 PM I have owned 5 Apple mice, all which do not work anymore.
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CaptainMack #14 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	11-16-2004, 09:52 PM does the mouse still light up?
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Paul Carlin #15 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	11-18-2004, 12:49 PM For what its worth (probably not much, but hey!) I had my Pro Keyboard totally die on me without warning last week. It came with my (secondhand) iMac and, while not in perfect condition, was working perfectly right up until it decided to give up. By my estimation it would have been up to two years old - so, if its the same vintage as your mouse, perhaps there was a design fault round about that time? Unlikely, but you never know Unfortunately I just had to bite the bullet and buy a new Pro keyboard - although I'm not complaining as its lovely! :mac:
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