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Aptiva - 2136 Diagnostics - Mouse

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Note: A sticking keybutton can cause the mouse to operate incorrectly. If you suspect this, go to "Keyboard" .

001 - START
- Make sure the mouse ball turns freely.
- Make sure the mouse plug connects properly.

002 --
Power-off the system unit.
- Insert the Mouse Driver and Diagnostic diskette into the floppy drive.
- Power-on the system unit.
- Select Interactive Test menu, then execute Mouse test.

003 - DO YOU SEE THE MOUSE CURSOR IN THE DIAGNOSTIC 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 has no problem.
- 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 mouse plug.

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

009 - DO THE ERROR SYMPTOMS STILL REMAIN? (YES, READ AHEAD NO, GO TO STEP 005)
- Replace main board.
- End

010 - HAS THE SAME ERROR SYMPTOM OCCURED MORE THAN ONCE? (YES, READ AHEAD. NO, GO TO STEP 011.)
- Replace mouse.
- End.

011 --
Exit diagnostic program.
- Ensure mouse driver is properly installed.
- Go to step 002.

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Document Category

Input Devices, Diagnostics

Date Created

08-01-99

Last Updated

08-01-99

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Brand

IBM Aptiva

Product Family

Aptiva

Machine Type

2136

Model

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