I need to open up my optical mouse

job

macrumors 68040

Original poster

• Oct 3, 2002

• #1

I have a lot of crud inside my Apple Pro mouse.

Is there any way I can open it up to remove the dust that has been jammed up under the clear plastic bottom?

 

G5orbust

macrumors 65816

• Oct 3, 2002

• #2

Re: I need to open up my optical mouse

Originally posted by hitman
I have a lot of crud inside my Apple Pro mouse.

Is there any way I can open it up to remove the dust that has been jammed up under the clear plastic bottom?

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probably u can just take a small, flat head screwdriver and manage to pry open the plastic casing. Not sure what that would do to the mouse itself, but its the best i could come up with off the top of my head.

I know this may be an exhausted option, but have u tried compressed air?

 

job

macrumors 68040

Original poster

• Oct 3, 2002

• #3

Re: Re: I need to open up my optical mouse

Originally posted by G5orbust

I know this may be an exhausted option, but have u tried compressed air?

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Nope. But I'm not sure how I'd be able to maximise the effects. I don't even think I could concentrate the air enough for it to be effective.

 

G5orbust

macrumors 65816

• Oct 4, 2002

• #4

Re: Re: Re: I need to open up my optical mouse

Originally posted by hitman


Nope. But I'm not sure how I'd be able to maximise the effects. I don't even think I could concentrate the air enough for it to be effective.

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Yea compressed air may not be powerful enough to get into the cracks to dislodge the dust. I would suggest a commecial ari compressor, but that would cost more than a new mouse itself!

If compressed air doesnt work and taking it apart is too risky for you, i suggest a new mouse is in order.