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Magic Mouse Not Scrolling [repack] May 2026

: Slide the switch on the bottom of the mouse to turn it off (green disappears), wait 5 seconds, and turn it back on. Cycle Bluetooth System Settings > Bluetooth

  1. Clean the surface: Turn the mouse off (or disconnect it) and wipe the top surface with a lint-free cloth lightly dampened with water or a mild screen cleaner. Avoid spraying liquid directly onto the device.
  2. Check the sensor: Flip the mouse over. Inspect the small plastic window (usually near the Apple logo) for debris. Use a compressed air canister to blow out any dust, or gently use a wooden toothpick to dislodge stuck particles.
  1. Disable and Re-enable Bluetooth: Disable Bluetooth on your device, wait for a few seconds, and then re-enable it.
  2. Reset the System Management Controller (SMC): Reset the SMC on your Mac to resolve any underlying issues.
  3. Check for Interference: Move nearby devices away from your Magic Mouse and Mac or iOS device.

5. Reset Bluetooth module (Mac)

: Turn Bluetooth off and on in the Mac menu bar to refresh the connection. Plug It In: For Magic Mouse 2 Go to product viewer dialog for this item. magic mouse not scrolling

Fix via Terminal:

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