Microsoft PS/2-Style Mouse Connector Missing Pins (130746)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Mouse 1.0
  • Microsoft Mouse 2.0

This article was previously published under Q130746

SUMMARY

The mouse port-compatible Microsoft Mouse may appear to have a defective connector because two of the pins are missing.

MORE INFORMATION

The Microsoft PS/2 mouse uses the standard 6-pin round mouse port connector (commonly referred to as a PS/2-style port). Pins two and six are not used or connected to any circuitry in the mouse and are not included in the mouse connector.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/23/2003
Keywords:KB130746