Mouse failure

Have you tried cleaning the mouse? Most of the time, dust attaches to the ball of the mouse and wraps arounf the rollers. This will cause jerking and the same type of symptoms. You might look at the condition of the mouse pad as well. Sometimes it too gets contaminated with specs or gobs of dust as well.

If it's not the fact that the internal mechanism is dirty, then I'd suggest replacing the mouse connector or the systemboard.

Or just switch to an optical mouse (they have dropped in price lately on e-bay)and do away w/ the roller, ball p.u. of dust & dirt, I had the same problem until I did. Also check & make sure the mouse is plugged in fully, check it periodically @ thePS/2 port. BTW-The brand I purchased is KEIO by KYE Systems Corp. for about $12.00 shipped or less, smooth as silk, no more internal dirt problems.

I agree with your second answer, I used to go thru mice every2 months, to many demons to vanquish, anyway since I bought an optical mouse and extended warranty, the sucker just keeps right on workin, starting year 2 now.

If the problem was board related it wouldn't come
and go every 2/3 months. the above answers are all right, my only suggestion is you might try
a marble mouse, I swear by them. Mainly no more
thrashing about with the arm, and if you play
any "shooters" with pratice you can achieve
pin point accuracy!!

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