Once in awhile my mouse sticks and won't move. I have checked the cord and it has not came lose.
Could the inside be cleaned if something got onto the ball?
Thank you for any help!
2006-09-30 10:12:44 · 8 answers · asked by Dottie 6 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Materials Needed
Tweezers
A can of compressed air
Cotton swab
Rubbing alcohol
Cleaning your mouse
Unplug the mouse from the back of your computer.
Turn your mouse upside down.
Locate the plastic ring that holds the mouse ball in place.
Using both thumbs, rotate the ring in the direction of the arrows until it won't turn any further. If you don't have arrows, just turn it whichever way it will go.
Pick up your mouse and pour the ball and ring into your hand.
Set the ring aside and wash the ball under lukewarm water.
Set the ball aside and let it air dry.
Carefully remove any lint and debris with the tweezers. (You can use a couple shots of compressed air to remove some stubborn lint from the inside of your mouse.) Use caution to keep the can upright so you do not spray moister into your mouse.
Put some rubbing alcohol on the end of your cotton swab (do not saturate the swab) and swab the rollers and the inside compartment.
Let your clean mouse air dry. For you impatient folks, using a hairdryer on a low setting will work fine to speed this process.
Re-assemble your mouse and plug it back in to your computer when you are sure that it is completely dry.
2006-09-30 10:16:17 · answer #1 · answered by Backwoods Barbie 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Everybody sweats and gets dirty, plus we often eat around computers even though we shouldn't. Over time, the dirt from our hands collects on the mouse and mousepad, causing it to become unresponsive or make the cursor "jump" instead of moving smoothly.
Since you say you're using a ball mouse:
1. Unplug the mouse or close/minimize any programs to prevent accidental mouseclicks.
2. Turn over the mouse and use your thumbs to turn and remove the cover.
3. Take out the ball. If it is darkened in any way, rub it on hard cotton cloth (eg. your jeans) to clean it. Don't wash it and don't scrape the surface, it could cause gaps in the contact points.
4. Use a narrow, flat object like a nail file and scrape away any visible gunk from the three wheels inside the mouse. The two at 90 degrees to each other should be the worst. Be sure to turn the wheels as you scrape to remove all the gunk. Turn the mouse upright and shake out any gunk that may be caught inside.
5. Replace the ball and the cover.
6. Check the mouse pad. If it's dirty wash it in soapy water or get a new one. There's no point in cleaning the mouse if you put it on something filthy.
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2006-09-30 10:22:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Take the little ball out of the mouse, wipe it off with a rag & rubbing alcohol. Then put the little ball back and it should work like new.
2006-09-30 10:22:09 · answer #3 · answered by Alesig 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you just have to turn the interface around the ball and it comes off, take a q tip and clean the dirt and dust build up
2006-09-30 10:16:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes just open it and clean the ball off.
2006-09-30 10:14:59 · answer #5 · answered by D 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Turn the area around the ball so that it comes off.then you can take a tissue or something and wipe it out
2006-09-30 10:15:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-30 10:20:28 · answer #7 · answered by wiz_on_line 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
buy a new laser mouse
2006-09-30 10:21:20 · answer #8 · answered by Blade S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋