How to Fix a Mac Mighty Mouse That Doesn't Scroll Properly
Unplug your mouse from your computer., Turn the mouse over so it's upside down. , Rub the scrolling ball repeatedly for a minute or so in every direction with a dry, clean piece of linen., Try the same thing with rubbing it on your cotton shirt...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Unplug your mouse from your computer.
If ball still isn't rolling properly, repeat with a lightly moistened cloth to remove any dirt.
This works better if you use alcohol (eg. methylated spirits).
You can also choose to put the mouse upside-down on a piece of paper and just rolling the ball over the paper. ,, If not, try repeating these steps a few times. -
Step 2: Turn the mouse over so it's upside down.
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Step 3: Rub the scrolling ball repeatedly for a minute or so in every direction with a dry
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Step 4: clean piece of linen.
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Step 5: Try the same thing with rubbing it on your cotton shirt
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Step 6: or jeans.
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Step 7: Plug your mouse back in to see the problem's been fixed.
Detailed Guide
If ball still isn't rolling properly, repeat with a lightly moistened cloth to remove any dirt.
This works better if you use alcohol (eg. methylated spirits).
You can also choose to put the mouse upside-down on a piece of paper and just rolling the ball over the paper. ,, If not, try repeating these steps a few times.
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