The Apple Magic Mouse is a marvel of industrial design. Its seamless, buttonless top surface and multi-touch capabilities make swiping between web pages and scrolling through documents feel almost magical. But when that magic breaks—specifically, when your Magic Mouse is not scrolling —the frustration is immediate.
A dirty surface confuses the capacitive touch sensor. It might register a click, but it won't register the directional movement of a scroll. magic mouse not scrolling
Visit an Apple Store. Genius Bar technicians have a diagnostic tool that forces a firmware reinstall on the Magic Mouse—a fix you cannot do at home. But given the steps above, you likely won't need it. The Apple Magic Mouse is a marvel of industrial design