My non-optical mouse in no more smooth. I cleaned the rolling rods inside but the ball seems to be sticking while dragging. Any remedies?
2006-10-15 16:46:30 · 12 answers · asked by r_wadhwa 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Well, If the problem is with the mouse itself, then other users already told you what u can do.
But it should be noted that, there are some other reasons too. Sometimes, replacing the mouse doesn't solves the problem. Especially with older systems with Windows 98 or less RAM etc.
In that case follow these steps:
1. Clean your Windows drive (C:) and keep it at least 250 MB Free
2. Open-up your computer case and Clean any dust around the RAM area and clean the CPU Fan.
3. Check for viruses with a good n updated Antivirus.
4. remove any themes applied, like custom cursors, icons, wallpapers, screensavers etc...
5. Remove unwanted Icons from your Desktop & System tray (Bottom-right corner near system clock). Removing these items will not remove any softwares, so don't worry.
5. If you have any Antivirus installed, then close it temporary (also close it from system tray)
And incase that doesn't help too. Then call the professionals, like me and just relax ;)
2006-10-17 03:37:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theres two rods inside and a small wheel, make sure the wheel is clean too (might be difficult as it seems spring loaded, but rub sideways).
If everything is clean, give the ball a wipe, fingers or a cloth will do, but if you want to rinse it make sure you dry it.
If thats done and it's still the same, try cleaning the desk or mousepad you're using it on. I often find my plastic mousepad got really dirty but you couldn't see it untill you cleaned it.
If that doesn't work, it may just be the age of the mouse and things, and getting a cheap optical one might be the best course of action. I don't mean to ignore the question and just suggest buying a new one though.
2006-10-15 16:53:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. open the mouse with a screwdriver .
2. take the ball out .
3. with some medicinal alchohole wipe the bal from any dirt .
4. notice some wheels (usualy black ) with a long segment , that segment usualy gets dirty with nodules of dirt durified , clean that up .
5. clean the ball .
6. use a vacuum cleaner or something to blow in the opened mouse to take out the dust .
7. put the mouse back together and you are done .
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2006-10-15 21:37:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should buy an optical mouse. Since it has no moving parts, you will not have the typical frustration of a ball-mouse owner of having to clean it regularly and then keep banging it to get it to work.
2006-10-15 17:04:43 · answer #4 · answered by suraj_d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get an optical mouse, 5-15 for cheap ones and $50-70 for the expensive logitech ones
2006-10-15 18:12:08 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 05:07:01 · answer #6 · answered by hoch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah! pitch the piece of crap and buy a 15 dollar optical mouse!
2006-10-15 16:48:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just throw it away & go get a new 1 instead... & this time, buy an optical mouse... It won't cost you much...
2006-10-15 16:55:51 · answer #8 · answered by nurfarizah1979 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try cleaning the ball itself, check the rods again, and if all else fails:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16826193001
$8 is pretty cheap.
2006-10-15 16:52:03 · answer #9 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just buy a new one. We had the same problem so we bought one of those wireless ones without the ball.
2006-10-15 16:48:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋