Laptop cursor jumping randomly
4.5
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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