Trouble with wireless Logitech MX Lasermouse

[awepicness]

I have a somewhat older used Logitech MX Laser mouse lying around. I still have the charger and the battery indicator lights up and has held a near complete charge for weeks with the switch set to "off," so I know there's no issue with that. My problem with it is that it won't be recognized by the Logitech Unifying Receiver, no matter how many times I press the connect button. My question is would it be plausible trying to open it up and fix it (if possible), or should I just leave it to waste away as it was? If I can and should fix it, does anyone know how to open it up and repair it - I also would need to know where to get new parts if necessary, or of a guide on how to fix it? I have a picture I hastily took of the top and bottom of the mouse if that's any help on looking up the mouse. 

 

If you're wondering why I want to fix it, it's because I got this mouse for free since it isn't working and I like the feel of it a lot better than my current mouse (which I also got for free). It also just seems like a fun project.

[awesomes8wc3]

 

Does it even use the Unifying Receiver in the first place? I think this mouse is older than the Unifying Receiver, I think it uses the older style or maybe that base station hooks up to the computer?

 

It has a Bluetooth logo on it so it might connect over that.

 

edit: yes, this mouse came out 2004, unifying reciever I think came out 2009.

i am pretty sure that base station hooks up to the computer somehow, reading the cnet article says it is an "RF base station" http://www.cnet.com/products/logitech-mx1000-laser-cordless-mouse/

[awepicness]

Does it even use the Unifying Receiver in the first place? I think this mouse is older than the Unifying Receiver, I think it uses the older style or maybe that base station hooks up to the computer?

 

It has a Bluetooth logo on it so it might connect over that.

 

edit: yes, this mouse came out 2004, unifying reciever I think came out 2009.

i am pretty sure that base station hooks up to the computer somehow, reading the cnet article says it is an "RF base station" http://www.cnet.com/products/logitech-mx1000-laser-cordless-mouse/

I have that sitting next to me which is conveniently convenient. I'll mess around with that a little and see if I get anywhere. Thanks for responding!

[awepicness]

seems that I have the wrong base station and it's actually just a charger I had. I'll have to scour the house one day for it to see about this...

[LasersPewPew]

As indicated on the mouse itself, the moue operates on Bluetooth connectivity. The recharging base DOES NOT connect to the computer. It's only a recharging base.

 

There's a slight difference between the MX1000 mouse and the MX Laser mouse that you have. The MX1000 was a stand alone mouse that uses RF to operate (The recharging base for this item also acts as the RF receive) while the MX Laser I was part of a Keyboard and Mouse combo for the diNovo Media Desktop Laser which operates on Bluetooth. Just pick up a 5 dollar bluetooth usb dongle and you'll be fine. Assuming the mouse works...

 

Your mouse is part of this desktop set. 

http://www.dvhardware.net/news/logitech_dinovo_media_desktop_laser.jpg

 

[awesomes8wc3]

As indicated on the mouse itself, the moue operates on Bluetooth connectivity. The recharging base DOES NOT connect to the computer. It's only a recharging base.

 

There's a slight difference between the MX1000 mouse and the MX Laser mouse that you have. The MX1000 was a stand alone mouse that uses RF to operate (The recharging base for this item also acts as the RF receive) while the MX Laser I was part of a Keyboard and Mouse combo for the diNovo Media Desktop Laser which operates on Bluetooth. Just pick up a 5 dollar bluetooth usb dongle and you'll be fine. Assuming the mouse works...

 

Your mouse is part of this desktop set. 

http://www.dvhardware.net/news/logitech_dinovo_media_desktop_laser.jpg

 

Interesting. Thanks for the clarification.