--- Donn Haven Lathrop <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >>You can remove the slotted wheel assemblies, but > should use a bit of > care as they are tricky to get out without breaking > one of the detents>> > > The older mice, with the photoelectric slotted > wheels are worth trying > to repair. The newer ones, with etched copper > wheels, and brushes > riding on the wheels, aren't really worth cleaning. > The etched copper > and the brushes wear, and no amount of cleaning will > make them work smoothly again.
When did Apple use that type? I haven't encountered a mechanical mouse in ages and never a Mac one. The opto-mechanicals get "dust bunnies" that cause trouble but other than that and the ball getting dirty they're relatively trouble free. I've replaced a few button switches but those rarely go bad. I don't like the flyweight plastic mouse balls Apple used. They wear smooth then slide instead of rolling. The rubber covered metal ones will clean up good as new with a bit of Windex or other ammonia based glass cleaner and a paper towel. Fortunately the most common ball size for PC mice is the same as Apple's plastic balls. ===== http://www.junkscience.com "All the Junk that's fit to Debunk!" __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Sign up for SBC Yahoo! Dial - First Month Free http://sbc.yahoo.com -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
