Laptop cursor jumping randomly

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The mouse pointer teleports to different parts of the screen.

Symptoms
  • Erratic movement
  • Cursor teleporting
  • Unintended clicks
Possible Causes
  • Dirty sensor
  • Bad mousepad
  • Touchpad interference

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Clean the Sensor

Use a Q-tip with a tiny bit of alcohol to clean the optical eye.

2

Disable Touchpad

Ensure your palm isn't accidentally hitting the touchpad.

3

Check Surface

Try a plain, non-reflective mousepad.

When to See a Technician

Jumping cursors are almost always caused by a hair or speck of dust in the optical sensor.

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