An embarrassing question...

[Parmenides]

This question seems a bit unworthy of this forum, but I'll ask anyways...

How do you clean that top middle button roller on the mouse?
Before someone misunderstands, I'm not talking about the bottom mouse ball (I have an optical anyways).

I have a lot of usage and gunk that is not letting the roller roll freely. It just doesn't slide like it used to. I can't roll it now without also pressing it down, which can get annoying at times.

Know any tricks to clean deep inside the crevice? Here's what it looks like.

 

[Punisher11]

i wipe the wheel side to side with a weak solution.

paper towel + soapy water, rub well. let dry before plugging back in

 

[KennyT]

You need to tear the mouse apart to get at the mechanism. Screws are usually hidden under stickers, and mouse feet.

 

[Parmenides]

Punisher,
I'll try that, but I think the buildup is deeper near the axis of the wheel where a paper towel can't really reach.


KennyT,
Oh well, I was hoping I didn't have to unscrew it to get in.



Thanks!

 

[Krilikz]

I would just unscrew it, Mice dont have alot of parts really.