If these slits are blocked, the mouse is unable to detect any movement. There are little slits in the scroll wheel (see above) that pass or block light as your finger rolls the wheel. Scroll wheel assembly showing clean interrupter slitsĪfter pulling out questionable material with tweezers and bursts of compressed air, the reason for the interference with moving the scroll bar becomes apparent. Hairs, fibers, dust, and human oils collect around the scroll wheel.įortunately, the entire assembly can be popped out for cleaning, almost as though the designer leaned green enough to make it user serviceable.īe careful with the spring underneath the assembly, as it is not affixed to anything and may drop to the floor. Scroll wheel inside wireless mouse clogged with hair Looking inside - there’s your problem, lady! You can buy a T6 screwdriver alone or as part of a miniature set if you plan to have further adventures in technological salvage.Īfter removing the screws, the mouse should split open fairly easily, depending on how much candy bar residue is holding it together. The screw head is a fairly small size of Torx a T6. Speaking of which, you'll need a special screwdriver. Instead, only peel them back enough to unscrew the fastener. You should not remove the glide pads completely. There are four screws total - one under each corner. Peeling back a corner of a plastic glide pad on the bottom of the mouse reveals a screw.
That only caused aesthetic damage to the case. I simply needed to pop it or pry it apart with a tiny screwdriver. Only a set of test points exist underneath the label.Īssuming that modern manufacturing eschew screws due to material cost and labor, I next guessed that the mouse snapped together similar to an iPhone. Leave your battery compartment label intact. Test point connection underneath battery label We'll just peel off the label in the battery compartment, as that’s where most companies hide screws. Instead, open the mouse for a thorough cleaning. The rubber grip on the scroll wheel is definitely the weak link of this device.Įverything else will still work fine on this mouse long after the scroll wheel wears out.Īvoid stretching the rubber in a vain attempt to clear scrolling issues. Miss Raisinetta in her box by my side wondering why I am not scratching her this very instantĪ close inspection of the mouse’s scroll wheel reveals it is clogged by more than just hair and, regardless, that the rubber surface is eroding as well.įilthy mouse scroll wheel. She sleeps in a cardboard lid on my desk to be near enough for petting between paragraphs.
Part of the cause of the scrolling problem is animal hair from my loving cat, Raisin. Right: Disgusting original after years of usageĪlthough the mouse worked well initially, occasionally the scroll wheel stops working, is slow, only works in one direction, or is jerky. Left: Factory fresh Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000.
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Simple macro software for programming repetitive tasks.Uses two consumer AA batteries for long battery life, even with rechargeables.Smooth movement without random stuttering.I like Microsoft’s wireless mouse for many reasons: So, if cleaning the mouse doesn't work, get a new one for around $40 w/keyboard. The Microsoft Wireless Desktop 3050 with AESĪctually includes a Microsoft Wireless 5000 mouse in the bundle. WONDERFUL NEWS! Microsoft has begun manufacturing this mouse again.
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