How to Clean a Computer Mouse

Remove the ball-cage housing covering the trackball and clean the dust out to repair the mouse

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How to Clean a Computer Mouse
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Have you ever had a computer mouse “freeze?” No matter how furiously you shuffle the mouse back and forth, the cursor only moves in one direction on the screen or won’t move at all. The solution is not to smack it down hard on the mouse pad in hopes the mice inside will wake up and start moving again. Chances are that dust has rolled up on the trackball and is interfering with the mouse’s internal rollers. Take 10 minutes, some cleaning supplies and the tips shown to fix the problem so you can get back to work on the great American novel (or a game of solitaire).

From The Family Handyman - October 2002
 
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