Magic Mouse Feet Wearing

I have had the magic mouse since release when I got a new iMac. I have been using it every day. (I am a support manager at my University). I noticed that when I replaced the batteries recently that the feet on the bottom of the mouse are wearing off and eventually if the wearing continues, the mouse will not be usable because it will be rubbing on the battery plate.
I am using the mouse on a smooth desk, no roughness.
Has anyone else experienced this problem with their magic mouse?
I have got back to my trust 2 button - scroll wheel mouse that I have used for years and there is very little wear on the mouse feet.

I don't know if you may be experiencing a problem I had when replacing batteries:
I thought that the compartment covering was properly latched, but after 3 or 4 days with the mouse feeling a bit awkward, I noticed that the cover was not fully latched and was scraping the desk surface.
I think that the "feet" are quite durable.

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We have several of the 27" aluminum iMacs in our office ... I guess we have had them a little over a year now. Recently, we noticed that several of our Magic Mice's feet, the long black plastic strips that run the length of the mouse on both sides, are wearing away to the point that the battery cover is now rubbing the table when in use.
Is anyone else having this problem? I never thought of this being an issue ... we use these mice on smooth tables ... and have never had the problem with previous mice (and we have used them all).
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I just bought a Magic Mouse and since the day I started using it it has been abrasively rubbing and leaving a newsprint like film all over my desk. The MM does not slide smoothly - rather it sounds like metal rubbing on my desktop. I thought I was past the day when I would need a mouse pad - guess not. I am somewhat regretting not just making the leap to the trackpad.

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NOTE: The following steps fixed my issue. I thought I would share what worked for me but I really don't ever visit these discussion groups. I used a combination of Sysinternal tools to isolate what was causing my issue and rectified it.
I couldn't for the life of me get the bluetooth magic mouse and keyboard working in a bootcamp'd windows xp. Here are the steps that I performed to finally get it to work. The assumptions are that you are running a clean XP build with SP3 and all windows updates installed.
1. Using a USB mouse and keyboard. Insert the OS X install disc into the drive and run through the bootcamp drivers install. (These steps are outlined at Page 12 in the Apple Boot Camp Installation Guide: http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/bootcampinstall-setup.pdf). Let the installers run per apple instructions in the bootcamp installation guide. At the end it will want to reboot. Reboot the system.
2. After the system reboots login and run the Apple Software Update utility to update from bootcamp 3.1 to 3.2. It will run through a bunch of installers and ask to reboot at the end. Reboot.
3. After the system reboots login and go to start=>run and type "services.msc" to bring up the services control panel.
4. Double-click the "Bluetooth Support Service" to open the properties.
5. Go to the "log on" tab and look to see what is set. If it is set to "NT Authority\LocalService" then click above it to change to "Local System account." Then click "OK." It will tell you the changes won't take effect until the service is restarted. No worries.
6. You will be back in the main services control panel. Make sure the "Bluetooth Support Service" is highlighted and look up to the left and select "restart the service."
7. Close all the open windows and then go to start=>run and type "control panel" and hit enter.
8. Double-click the "Bluetooth devices" control panel applet and follow the Apple instructions provided on Page 18 of the guide referred to earlier. Start with the mouse first. Stop when done with the mouse and don't continue on to the keyboard yet.
9. At this point my mouse was "installed" but did not show "connected" in the bluetooth devices applet. I then highlighted the mouse and clicked the "properties" button down to the right.
10. Once in the properties of the mouse I selected the "services" tab. My issue before making the switch to "Local System" account for the Bluetooth services was then when I tried to click the check box to enable "Drivers for keyboard, mice, etc (HID)" I would get an "access denied" error. Now that the switch has been made you should be able to click that check box without error. Click OK after enabling.
11. You will suddenly see systray (lower right of the screen where the clock is) saying that new hardware has been detected and enabled. Once this is all done you will see "connected" below the device in the Bluetooth applet. Give your mouse a go. It should be working now. Sweet!
12. Follow the steps in the Apple guide for your keyboard. This should work too now. Sweet!
Best of luck.

It depends on how far it is and how thick your walls are. If there plasterboard partitions and only 10 feet apart then probably.
If you have a mobile phone with bluetooth, then try sending the computer a picture of file from similar distances to that you intend using the keyboard, if it works then a bluetooth keyboard and mouse should.

Wireless keyboard and magic mouse

Getting these two peripherals, plus an M-Stand (all bought at the A store) were great purchases. This is my one year report.
The reason I got this set up (which can get burdensome to carry when you go on long trips) was because upon getting my mbp I didn't like the feel of the case's hard edge against my wrist when typing extensively (which, as a writer, I do). But I also really liked the design of the wireless keyboard and the magic mouse (although at first it took some getting used to to the mouse, even bought that little gummy add-on some enterprising cats had come up with, but chucked it pretty quickly after that as it became useless).
so anyway, what turned out to be another advantage of using peripherals with my macbookpro is, since in the year that I got this mbp I used the actual keyboard very little, the computer still looks pretty much news, none of those grease marks on the wrist page or signs of wear and tear on the trackpad. pretty awesome that
any thoughts from anyone else?
Johnny Chacho
PS: oh, the last thing I should add. I've always felt some major iMac-envy. I like the big monstrous desktop computer look better than laptops. ideally, I would have a humongous iMac and the 15 incher, but for now I have to content to myself with the latter. but by mounting it on the M-stand, I'm sort of making it look like an iMac in a way aren't it

Joni Chacho wrote:
I guess the only question was to ask if this kind of set up was prevalent among macbookpro users.
That's a different story. If that is what you want to know, yes I have a magic mouse, apple wireless keyboard and also have the mStand. It is convenient to use when at a desk to bring the mac to eye level. Many people use this type of setup. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

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I bought 3 MacPro. One configure 2.8 and 2 MacPro 2x2.4.
2.8 MacPro Magic Mouse no problem no crashing and jumping but
2 MacPro 2x2.4Ghz Magic Mouse jumping and crashing.
I tested new magic mouse problem is continue.
I restore MacPro and install system but problem continue.
İ search web pages same problem is alot of.
I dont fix this problem.
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http://d43.me/blog/476/mouse-cursor-skipping-jumping-bug-in-mac-os-x/

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How far are your mice from the mac pro's? Probably more than 3 or 4 feet from the back of the mac pro is about the limit.
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I have a magic mouse that I use on the left-hand side of my MacBook Pro and experience irratic mouse behavior and unexpected jumpiness - i.e. while working on a PowerPoint presentation, the screen jump to a different slide even when I'm not touching the mouse. The screen often jumps on its own even if I'm not typing or using the magic mouse. I've tried several fixes, including:
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Hi shelleyfromely,
The article below may be able to help you with this issue.
Click on the link below to see more details and screenshots.
I've quoted some helpful highlights for you:
Troubleshooting wireless mouse and keyboard issues
Make sure Bluetooth is turned on
If the "Show Bluetooth status in the menu bar" option is not enabled in the Bluetooth System Preferences, the Bluetooth icon will not display in the menu bar. Enable this option in System Preferences, then check the status of the Bluetooth icon in the upper right menu bar. If the Bluetooth icon does not appear in the menu bar, restart your computer.
Slide the On/Off switch on the bottom of your mouse to turn it on. Note: If the battery compartment cover is not installed properly the On/Off switch may not function correctly or may be difficult to operate. Remove the battery compartment cover and carefully reinstall it.
When your mouse is on and paired, and the batteries are charged, the indicator light glows steadily.
Check preferences
From the Apple () menu, choose System Preferences, then choose Bluetooth from the View menu. The Bluetooth preferences pane will list the Bluetooth devices paired with the computer, the status of the devices (paired or connected), and whether Bluetooth power is on or not.
Click the gear icon and choose "Connect" to connect a device that is powered on.
Keyboard or mouse intermittently stops responding
Click the mouse
Click the mouse once to reconnect it with your Mac. It may take a moment for the mouse to respond.
Check the battery level of the mouse. Choose System Preferences from the Apple (), then choose Mousefrom the View menu. The battery level indicator is in the lower-left corner. Replace the batteries if they are low.
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Move cordless phone base stations, microwave ovens, and other 2.4GHz electrical devices away from the Mac if you suspect interference.
Keep wireless devices within 10 meters (33 feet) of the Mac.
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Turn the mouse over and inspect the sensor window. Use compressed air to gently clean the sensor window if dust or debris is present.
If multiple Bluetooth wireless devices are in use nearby, try turning them off one at a time to see if the issue improves. Bandwidth intensive devices could affect tracking.
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Have a great day!
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Magic mouse no longer recognized

Hello everyone,
I have my 2009 mac pro about 13 feet away from my keyboard and magic mouse, and though it would connect via bluetooth, it was very laggy and at times unresponsive, so I purchased an IOGEAR GBU421, plugged it into my USB hub that sits next to my keyboard, and its been working GREAT for the past 5 months! However today the mac does not recognize the magic mouse when using this bluetooth adapter.
Of course I replaced the batteries, repaired disk permissions, even removed the magic mouse from my bluetooth devices, and it still wont connect with the IOGEAR, regardless of if its plugged into the USB hub, or the mac directly. I then tried connecting the mouse via the mac's built in bluetooth, and it works fine.
I dont know whats going on! I've contacted IOGEAR and they say its "probably a conflict with the bluetooth on your mac." They are willing to exchange the unit, but before doing that I'm wondering if there is anything I can do on my end to see if its indeed a conflict with the bluetooth on my mac.
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Incidentally I also use a IOGEAR GBU421 (plugged into the back of my 27" ACD) and have been since last Christmas when I bought it on sale at Fry's. It works although about maybe 15 to 25% of the time my mac pro is a little slow reacquiring it after waking from sleep. In those cases I have to flip the mouse switch to essentially tell my machine "look over here stupid" :-)

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I'm experiencing the weirdest thing when using Magic Mouse with my MBP and Cinema HD 30" (or a Cinema 23" for that matter). The problem is that the tracking becomes very erratic when the Cinema display is connected to the MBP.
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OK. I finally pin-pointed the exact problem. After blaming TextExpander, and other software, and essentially pulling out my hair, I've found the reason my mouse is stuttering across my screen. I know how it's happening, but I don't know why.
So I solved my issue by... moving my MBP closer to my mouse. My issues started when I move my MBP just 12 inches back, and 12 inches down, to rest on the seat of the booth (table) I use as my desk in my kitchen. For whatever reason, moving it back and down caused issues with my mouse. The table is wood, so there doesn't seem to be an issue with BT signal going through an object, and I thought BT was good for 30 feet anyway, and is not line of sight.
So for fun, last night I closed my lid, and put the MBP on the table, just under my display, and less than 2 feet from my magic mouse. Instantly my mouse was moving perfect. Then, I said, why don't I move my MBP back down where it was and try again... stuttering, jerky mouse. Moved the MBP back, good as gold. Why this is happening is troubleshooting nightmare I don't even want to think about. So although I can keep my MBP right there, I think I'm gonna buy the BookArc, made by Twelve South. This way I can vertically stand up my MBP and put it behind my display out of the way, and have easier access to my cables.
I've owned Macs since '05, and this is by far the strangest thing I've ever encountered. Maybe my BT antenna is weak? Maybe the table blocks the signal? Who knows, but I've spent probably 20 hours of my time trying to figure what the problem could be.
I don't know if this would work for others, but this is a 100% solution for me. I again have a precision pointing device. It only cost me a Magic Trackpad and a wired Apple mouse to figure it out:( But I can't wait to try the Magic Trackpad... and probably going to return the wired mouse to Best Buy.
If anything crazy happens again, and this solution stops working... I'll be back, as some actor turned governor said.
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I thank you for your help, Ascendi, but I have no idea what you're saying. I'm guessing I stand alone, because others do understand. What I got from it was that the batteries don't fit snuggly, and to shove aluminum foil... somewhere. I'm don't have a PhD in battery terminal dimensions and their terminonolgy. But I do appreciate that you helped.
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So if this problem arises again, I just stuff aluminum foil in there? (I'll be a wee bit neater than "stuff"). Speak "positive terminal" and "negative terminal" and "top of the batteries" to me, because "depth of the recess" and "vernier caliper" are Chinese to me. Does "battery recess" mean how the two batteries sit in its casing?
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My Mac Pro doesn't have bluetooth. What kind of bluetooth dongle(usb) should I get to use my Magic Mouse properly? I already have one, but it makes the mouse seriously lacking.

I keep the dongle plugged into the back of my apple 27" monitor so that means it is only 1 to 2 feet away from the mouse. Don't plug it into the mac pro itself if that is at any distance from the mouse. The closer you can keep the dongle to the mouse the better.
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While I do have internal BT, using the dongle disables the internal (at least for 2010 mac pro's).
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HI all,
I need help solving something an issue with one of my coworkers.
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Yesterday when I arrived to my desk in my office and turned on my computer, I got the low battery alert for my magic mouse, I clicked on the bluetooth icon on the top of my screen to find out exactly how much battery I had left and then I notice that the name of the magic mouse had that of a coworker (Coworker´s Name Mouse) witch was odd since it did had my name on it, and then I notice the wear on the mouse and even do I am not sure of how it really looked like before that day, It does look like it has had a worst life than the one I have given it. At that moment I went to ask my coworker if he had mistakenly switched mouses to what he responded that no, he only took it once when I was out of the office but put it right back in my desk and since his laptop (MacBook Pro) had never used a magic mouse before the magic mouse graved his name and replaced it.
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