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myLot reputation of 97/100. moonbutters1 (2315) 2 years ago


I took my "mouse" apart and cleaned it today , OMG you wouldn't believe all the crud in there on the bar. It only takes a small amount to distort your usage.

Anyway , if you mouse seems to have a "mind of it's own", this will probable be just what you need. I've seen people throw them away because of spariac movement , when in fact, all you need to do is a bit of cleaning.

I have a happy mouse now. lol.

seeya !

moonbutters

 

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1. myLot reputation of 97/100. oldchem1 (3564)   ranked 265 out of 32,957 in life   2 years ago

I know where you're coming from - it's my keyboard that is a 'minger' with me - too much eatin over it - I keep having to prise the letters off to clean inside it!!blushblush


myLot reputation of 99/100. richnai (5180)  2 years ago

I was wondering what happened to my cheeseburger!


myLot reputation of 97/100. moonbutters1 (2315)  2 years ago

Yeah, I need to do this to my keyboard as well..

I did take my tower apart about a month ago . Geeeeez. You wouldn't believe all the dust and crud that had built up in there. I'm amazed it worked at all ! I have a 5 year old system here so I have to nurse it a bit.cry

Seeya !

moonbutters


To rich ,

Most likely under the Esc or Alt keys . LMBO..rofl
Sorry , That was too easy .hugs

Seeya !

moonbutters

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2. myLot reputation of 91/100. giftsandbagscom (25569)   ranked 665 out of 32,957 in life   2 years ago

I would think it would break if I took it apart. My mouse won't work as smooth as it was when it was knew. I could use a new one right about now. Thinking about this makes me want to try to clean it up. I don't think so though. I may not get it put back together right.


myLot reputation of 97/100. moonbutters1 (2315)  2 years ago

Hi gift,

It's really no hard to do. Just unscrew the back, you do this with you hand, no screwdriver required, and using a Q tip ,just clean the inside , mainly the little bar. DON'T use water though. If it's really bad try using a Q Tip with a tiny amount of alcohol. (Not the kind rich uses ! ) LMBO. But Isopropyl . Let the Qtip dry a little as you don't want to saturate the poor thing.

Seeya !

moonbutters

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3. myLot reputation of 80/100. ericpapasit (802)   ranked 8,630 out of 32,957 in life   2 years ago

My friend, are you referring to an optical mouse or the roller one.... if you have the roller one then I suggest to have the optical.


myLot reputation of 98/100. Christmas2006 (830)   ranked 399 out of 32,957 in life  2 years ago

$$$?? free bath or -$$$ which should win?


myLot reputation of 97/100. moonbutters1 (2315)  2 years ago

Im speaking of a mouse whether it be cordless or not . They pick up dust and debris. Now if you use a laptop as my daughter does , then this wouldn't apply.

Seeya !

moonbutters


myLot reputation of 97/100. moonbutters1 (2315)  2 years ago

Gosh Christmas ,

I'm lost here . Sorry.

Whine. cry

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4. myLot reputation of 98/100. Christmas2006 (830)   ranked 399 out of 32,957 in life   2 years ago

How did you know? I JUST cleaned my mouse! Had to give it a 'bath' but after it got dried out it is running around just fine!!! I tried to post pictures! Now if you could just solve that dilema we would be fine!!!


myLot reputation of 97/100. moonbutters1 (2315)  2 years ago

Great !

See , it really does make a huge difference. A small 10 minute job that I normally neglect.

But, mine is "Behaving" like new now.

Seeya !

moonbutters


myLot reputation of 98/100. Christmas2006 (830)   ranked 399 out of 32,957 in life  2 years ago

Yes it makes a difference before I couldn't get it to go where I wanted it to go I was chasing it all over. I do wonder if part of my problem is that when I click I don't push it in far enough. I never knew it could be cleaned. Noone told me anything, my daughter got me a new one!!!!It will be the only mouse she buys me that I will be excited about!


myLot reputation of 97/100. moonbutters1 (2315)  2 years ago

Hiya Christmas,

I'm happy to hear this worked for you ! You can even set your timing on your "click speed" if you want to . But if it's working for you now then I'm sure it's ok.

Yeah , LMBO, the " Chasing the Mouse " thing is annoying after awhile .

hugs,

moonbutters


myLot reputation of 98/100. Christmas2006 (830)   ranked 399 out of 32,957 in life  2 years ago

Hi moon so happy to see you back.

I had to give my mouse another bath!!

Oh My 10 year old grand daughter sang 'Amazing Grace' in church today, a solo!...well I had to sit on the front pew and our song leader had to stand at the piano and microphone with her and put her arm around her but she sang, and LOUD, so everyone could here her! It was absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!

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5. myLot reputation of 99/100. richnai (5180)   2 years ago

happy It is unbelievable when I see all the junk that is twisted up on the rollers. When my mouse is dirty I can tell because the courser just travels where it wants to, so I get a few cue tips, isotropic alcohol and clean...and occasionally I will get out a vacuum cleaner as well! rofl


myLot reputation of 97/100. moonbutters1 (2315)  2 years ago

Yep,

I have a container with tiny brushes that I keep in my desk just for this.

If not my mouse seems to have a course of it's own. Gotta teach the little critter how to behave .[em]roll[/em]

seeya !

moonbutters


myLot reputation of 99/100. richnai (5180)  2 years ago

Hi moon!

Hopefully the little critter won't find itself next to the turtle! lol

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6. myLot reputation of 96/100. dawnald (24272)   ranked 208 out of 32,957 in life   2 years ago

Works for the old fashioned kind with balls. Actually, wash the ball with a little soap water and dry it and it's good to go. Optical mice, totally different though...


myLot reputation of 97/100. moonbutters1 (2315)  2 years ago

I'm not that high tech..Sigh.

Suffering through with a cheep system that's 5 years old.sad

seeya !

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7. myLot reputation of 94/100. sallyj (954)   ranked 3,833 out of 32,957 in life   2 years ago

Yes the older ball mouse should be taken apart quite often. I used to use rubbing alcohol to help loosen the gunk. It sure makes a difference.


myLot reputation of 97/100. moonbutters1 (2315)  2 years ago

Hiya sallyj,

Exactly. I have used the cordless, and my daughters laptop ( which I do not like at all !) but, I'm old and prefer the old mouse with a tail ! LOL

Yep , alcohol is the best cure I've found too.


Thanks for responding,

moonbutters

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8. myLot reputation of 97/100. snowqueen200802 (1068)   ranked 3,204 out of 32,957 in life   2 years ago

Hi moonbutters1, Thanks for the tip. I am glade your mouse is now happy.happy

Take care
Snow


myLot reputation of 97/100. moonbutters1 (2315)  2 years ago

You'r welcome snow .

Seyya !

moonbutters

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