Mouse Testing

Howto Flow Chart

How To Test a PS2/USB Mouse

• Make sure the computer is turned on. If it is not, turn it on. If it won't turn on, make sure the power strip in on.
• Log in. Be sure to change to "Keyboardtester".
• At the top of the screen, click the "Mouse" button.
• If it is a PS2 mouse (meaning it has a little round connector) plug in into the matching wire on the computer. It it is USB, plug it into the hub next to the computer.
• Follow the prompts on the screen.
• Click both the right and left buttons, and the center button if a three button mouse. If the mouse is functional, the buttons will turn from red to green. If nothing happens, recycle the mouse*
• Scroll up and down where prompted. Does it work? If not, recycle the mouse*
• Click and drag into the areas shown.

*To recycle a mouse, cut its cord. Place the cord in the Cords/Wire to be Recycled bin & place the mouse in the box labeled "Copper Bearing Materials".

Mac Mouse Testing

• Follow same procedure as PS2/USB mouse testing.
• Click the one button. If nothing happens, recycle the mouse*

*To recycle a mouse, cut its cord. Place the cord in the shopping cart full of cords & place the mouse in the box labeled "Copper Bearing Materials" in the main Receiving room.

Where the Functional Mice Go

After testing a mouse, neatly wrap and rubber band the mouse's cord and put the mouse in 1 of 3 boxes:

1. PS2 mice go in the box labeled "Tested PS2 Mice"

When box is full, take to the Warehouse Storage Area.

1. USB mice go in the box labeled "Tested USB Mice"

When box is full, take to the Store.

1. Mac mice go in the box labeled "Tested Mac Mice"

When box is full, take to Mac incoming.

Box Signs:

Tested PS2 Mice Box Sign

Tested USB Mice Box Sign

Tested Mac Mice Box Sign