Mouse Balls - tanTALK

Bronze Star · 10-02-2001, 09:26 PM

How often do you clean your mouse ball? How do you clean it? Do you need anything special to clean your mouse ball, like a cleaner? If so, where is the best place to get it?

BooBop · 10-02-2001, 09:28 PM

Uh, my mouse don't have any balls.. Oh never mind, I see what you are talking bout now.... I just use a damp cloth occasionaly.

Phiper · 10-03-2001, 08:06 AM

Pretty simple...

Just turn the little guy over, and turn the retainer ring that holds the ball in. After you remove the ball, you will see two small rollers inside. Those are what you have to clean. Just blow it out real good and put it back together. Use a tweezer if something is stuck in the rollers.
How often? If your mouse seems to skip or jump, time for a cleaning.
If you have an "optical" mouse, make sure the sensors on the bottom of the mouse and the pad stay clean. Use 99% alcohol.

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Viper

jcole · 10-03-2001, 10:03 AM

This is a old IBM service bullitin. BTW, at the time it was quite serious!

Abstract: Mouse Balls Available as FRU(Field Replacement Unit)

Mouse balls are now available as FRU's. Therefore, if a mouse fails to operate or should it perform erratically, it may need a ball replacement. Because of the delicate nature of this procedure, replacement of mouse balls should only be attempted by properly trained personnel.

Before proceeding, determine the type of mouse balls by examining the underside of the mouse. Domestic balls will be larger and harder than foreign balls. Ball removal procedures differ depending upon the manufacture of the mouse. Foreign ball can be replaced using the pop-off method. Domestic balls are replaced using the twist-off method. Mouse balls are not usually static sensitive. However, excessive handling can result in sudden discharge. Upon completion of ball replacement, the mouse may be used immediately.

It is recommended that each replacer have a pair of spare balls for maintaining optimum customer satisfaction, and that any customer missing his balls should suspect local personnel of removing these necessary items.

To re-order, specify one of the following:

Domestic Balls - p/n 33f8462
Foreign Balls - p/n 33f4863

tangirl · 10-03-2001, 10:43 AM

All this talk about mouse balls. I just don't know that I can contain myself much longer.

Phiper · 10-03-2001, 01:56 PM

LOL.... I can just see that memo coming from the suits at IBM.

Say, have you got anything on moth balls?

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Viper

Jon@phiper.fws1.com

Chippp · 10-03-2001, 05:22 PM

I have an I Feel mouse ...no ball and it vibrates !!! wooo Hoooo
its all good!

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10-02-2001, 09:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bronze Star Join Date: Apr 11 2001 Posts: 2,693 Rep Power: 24	How often do you clean your mouse ball? How do you clean it? Do you need anything special to clean your mouse ball, like a cleaner? If so, where is the best place to get it?

10-02-2001, 09:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
BooBop I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2001 Age: 66 Posts: 7,766 Rep Power: 28	Uh, my mouse don't have any balls.. Oh never mind, I see what you are talking bout now.... I just use a damp cloth occasionaly.

10-03-2001, 08:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
Phiper Join Date: Aug 14 2001 Posts: 38 Rep Power: 0	Pretty simple... Just turn the little guy over, and turn the retainer ring that holds the ball in. After you remove the ball, you will see two small rollers inside. Those are what you have to clean. Just blow it out real good and put it back together. Use a tweezer if something is stuck in the rollers. How often? If your mouse seems to skip or jump, time for a cleaning. If you have an "optical" mouse, make sure the sensors on the bottom of the mouse and the pad stay clean. Use 99% alcohol. -------------------- Viper

10-03-2001, 10:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
jcole Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Oct 17 2000 Posts: 252 Rep Power: 0	This is a old IBM service bullitin. BTW, at the time it was quite serious! Abstract: Mouse Balls Available as FRU(Field Replacement Unit) Mouse balls are now available as FRU's. Therefore, if a mouse fails to operate or should it perform erratically, it may need a ball replacement. Because of the delicate nature of this procedure, replacement of mouse balls should only be attempted by properly trained personnel. Before proceeding, determine the type of mouse balls by examining the underside of the mouse. Domestic balls will be larger and harder than foreign balls. Ball removal procedures differ depending upon the manufacture of the mouse. Foreign ball can be replaced using the pop-off method. Domestic balls are replaced using the twist-off method. Mouse balls are not usually static sensitive. However, excessive handling can result in sudden discharge. Upon completion of ball replacement, the mouse may be used immediately. It is recommended that each replacer have a pair of spare balls for maintaining optimum customer satisfaction, and that any customer missing his balls should suspect local personnel of removing these necessary items. To re-order, specify one of the following: Domestic Balls - p/n 33f8462 Foreign Balls - p/n 33f4863

10-03-2001, 10:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
tangirl Join Date: Jul 6 2001 Posts: 1,875 Rep Power: 23	All this talk about mouse balls. I just don't know that I can contain myself much longer.

10-03-2001, 01:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Phiper Join Date: Aug 14 2001 Posts: 38 Rep Power: 0	LOL.... I can just see that memo coming from the suits at IBM. Say, have you got anything on moth balls? -------------------- Viper Jon@phiper.fws1.com

10-03-2001, 05:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chippp Join Date: Apr 19 2001 Posts: 2,262 Rep Power: 24	I have an I Feel mouse ...no ball and it vibrates !!! wooo Hoooo its all good!

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