-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Mouse Problem

Oh yeah, I forgot about that.  I also did use a round toothpick (but I
didn't bite the end).  Lol

Ed

-----Original Message-----
From: pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Gman
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 9:34 PM
To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Mouse Problem

I'll also suggest using a toothpick to help pry crud off of certain items. 
I prefer a used one that's been allowed to dry out, as long as it has one 
'bite-flattened' end with the other end still pointy.  The two different 
ends come in handy for different approaches.      lol

Peace,
Gman

"The only dumb questions are the ones we fail to ask"

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "EddieB" <fasteddieb216@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 5:01 PM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Mouse Problem


> Hi Glo,
>
> The easiest thing to do would be to replace it.  If you are adventurous,
> then it couldn't hurt to try and fix it before giving up and getting a new
> one.  If it gets stuck at times and/or jumpy at times, it is a good
> candidate for trying to fix by cleaning the insides.  You probably have an
> optical mouse so I'll skip the mouse ball.
>
> If your mouse is USB, you don't need to turn off the computer, but I do
> anyway.  Then remove the mouse from the PC.  You will probably need 
> jewelers
> screwdrivers or a very small tipped Philips screwdriver.  Often at least a
> few of the screws are behind stickers.  After getting the screws out,
> carefully take it apart, making sure you don't force it and see how the
> parts are in there so they don't fall out.  If you have to force it then 
> you
> probably missed a screw.  Make very sure you pay attention to how every
> piece and spring went together, so you can put it back together properly.
> Now check all wheels for crud build up.  This crud is often not that easy 
> to
> remove and I use a combination of finger nail and q-tip to remove.  Next
> check everything to remove any kind of dust, dirt, hairs, or fiber 
> strands.
> A can of air can be handy, but be careful not to blow a part out that 
> might
> be hard to figure out where it goes.  Now check that all moving parts move
> smoothly without getting stuck in certain positions.  If the parts don't
> move smoothly then you probably missed some crud.  After all seems good, 
> put
> it back together.  I recommend doing it as soon as possible, because the
> longer you wait, the less you will remember about how the parts go back
> together.  ;)
>
> Ed
>
> P.S.  Good Luck! 

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