I have a problem with my knob

clivet · clivet #1 (**permalink**)

05-15-2008, 02:43 PM

The little scroll knob on top of my mouse now scrolls up but not down. Any ideas?

I've tried blowing on it... it's getting worse this... to no effect. Time for a new mouse?

mac0s9user · mac0s9user #2 (**permalink**)

05-15-2008, 03:25 PM

Sounds like your mighty mouse is wearing out. I would consider a new one

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #3 (**permalink**)

05-15-2008, 06:31 PM

Here are instructions, withyphotos on cleaning the scroll ball:-

http://www.applematters.com/gallery/category/C4/

clivet · clivet #4 (**permalink**)

05-17-2008, 02:36 AM

Thank you.

xstep · xstep #5 (**permalink**)

05-17-2008, 03:11 AM

I've seen it suggested to use a damp cloth and and roll the ball over it. Then use the air can to spray the gunk out.

xstep · xstep #6 (**permalink**)

05-23-2008, 03:35 PM

I tried the damp cloth idea and it worked. I don't have canned air so couldn't spray the gunk away, but I can now scroll down again.

xstep #5 (permalink)
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Member Since: Jun 25, 2005 Location: On the road Posts: 3,231 Mac Specs: 2011 MBP, i7, 16GB RAM, MBP 2.16Ghz Core Duo, 2GB ram, Dual 867Mhz MDD, 1.75GB ram, ATI 9800 Pro vid	05-23-2008, 03:35 PM I tried the damp cloth idea and it worked. I don't have canned air so couldn't spray the gunk away, but I can now scroll down again. CameraTime - Time lapse photography for novice and advanced users. When asking questions, post the version of your software. You'll receive better answers. Please post your results to the thread as it is good feedback.
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clivet #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 24, 2008 Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Posts: 56 Mac Specs: 15" 2.2GHz Macbook Pro; 20" 2.0 GHz iMac.	05-15-2008, 02:43 PM The little scroll knob on top of my mouse now scrolls up but not down. Any ideas? I've tried blowing on it... it's getting worse this... to no effect. Time for a new mouse?
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mac0s9user #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 18, 2007 Location: Guam Posts: 1,004 Mac Specs: Gateway2000 P5-60. 66Mhz and 128 MB RAM.	05-15-2008, 03:25 PM Sounds like your mighty mouse is wearing out. I would consider a new one
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clivet #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 24, 2008 Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Posts: 56 Mac Specs: 15" 2.2GHz Macbook Pro; 20" 2.0 GHz iMac.	05-17-2008, 02:36 AM Thank you.
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