Clean Your Computer Mouse

5 Parts:

Kinds of Computer Mouse

Instructions to Clean a Trackball Mouse

Instructions To Clean an Optical Mouse

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I'll bet you never thought you would have to clean a computer mouse, right? I know I didn't! So why is it necessary to clean it, and how? As you move your mouse on the bottom, you will notice a circle, and in the middle you will see a little ball, which will allow the mouse to glide easily on the pad. This ball, turns three rollers inside. two small, and a bigger one. Over time, this ball can pick up dust and debris. If you don't take the time to clean it out once in a while, what happens is the dirt gets on those rollers and builds up, and the mouse pointer will not move at all on the screen, or will be sporadic. So let's see how we can clean the mouse so it works correctly:

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   Mechanical mouse

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   This kind of mouse is equipped with a ball underneath that detects movement.

   

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   Optical mouse

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   Unlike the mechanical mouse, this one is equipped with an LED light. They have laser, radar or sensors underneath and can be used without a mouse pad.

   

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   Optomechanical mouse

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   This has the same features as the optical mouse, like the laser sensor, but cannot be used without a mouse pad.

   

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   Turn off your computer and unplug your mouse

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   Take the cover off the back, it will either slide off, or you will turn it counterclockwise.

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   Take the ball out, clean off with a soft cloth, and set aside.

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   Now you will clean the rollers

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   You can use a Q-tip to clean each one.

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   Replace the ball and cover when finished

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   Plug your mouse back in.

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   Shut down your computer and disconnect your mouse.
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