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What can I do if my keyboard or mouse freezes?

Keyboard or Mouse Freeze

If your keyboard or mouse freezes, check all your cables first to be sure they're tight. If you use more than one pointing device, try them both ... a trackball may still work when your mouse is frozen, or vice-versa. If you have USB connections, try substituting another device for the frozen one. (Don't try this with an ADB or SCSI connection without shutting down first!!)

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