USB mouse is not recognized while being used

[ssk]

Hello!

I have a Compaq Presario 2500 laptop with IntelliMouse Optical USB
mouse.
It used to work fine.
However, since 10 days ago, I've got error messages "USB Device is not
recognized" while I use the mouse and it stops working. (and the mouse
optical light is off)
So I have to unplug it and plug it back in.
Then it works.
It happens randomly and average every 30 minutes if I keep using it.
I believe that it happens only when I use it.
If I don't use it over night, it's still ok in the morning.

I installed the latest driver for it.
(Before it was Windows default driver).
But it didn't help.

Is this device's physical problem or software problem?
Any idea would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Sam

 

[Bob I]

Connection/wiring problem perhaps?

 

[ssk]

Bob, you were right.
It was a physical problem.
Thanks.

Sam

 

[Bob I]

You're welcome! Glad it's sorted and, you have a good day!