I can no longer scroll down

[cbrain]

Hi,

I've just been browsing this website and my Mighty Mouse has just started disallowing me from scrolling down, I can scroll up but not down.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

 

[TheAnswer]

It's probably that your scroll ball is dirty. Rub it gently back and forth on a slightly wet lint-free cloth. Apple has full instructions here and a video here. You might have to try it a couple of times, but don't rub too rigorously or the button may stick in the down position.

 

[Genghis Khan]

awesome...i've been having this problem as well with my wireless set😎

EDIT: now my scroll isn't working at all 🙁

EDITII: now it is...just rub extra vigorously 🙂

 

[cbrain]

Hi,

The problem has now fixed itself.

Thanks anyway for the provided info.

 

[eyebeaz]

That problem seems inevitable with the Mighty Mouse.. I used to get it on and off, and then would clean it, and now it doesn't matter what I try, it won't work.

 

[TheAnswer]

That problem seems inevitable with the Mighty Mouse.. I used to get it on and off, and then would clean it, and now it doesn't matter what I try, it won't work.

I've started following the cleaning instructions on a weekly basis. I figure even if it hasn't gotten to the point where it's not working, stuff is still building up in there. Since I started cleaning it weekly, I haven't had any problems (fingers crossed).

Another thing I found helped (but you have to be careful)...is put a thick (or folded over) piece of (non-glossy) printer paper on top of a t-shirt (or something else of similar softness) and hold the mouse upside down and run gently back and forth on the paper, then move it in zig-zags a couple of times. As I warned above, don't press too hard or the middle "button" might get stuck.

 

[eyebeaz]

Another thing I found helped (but you have to be careful)...is put a thick (or folded over) piece of (non-glossy) printer paper on top of a t-shirt (or something else of similar softness) and hold the mouse upside down and run gently back and forth on the paper, then move it in zig-zags a couple of times. As I warned above, don't press too hard or the middle "button" might get stuck.

That seems like it could work.. I may just try that.