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Mighty Mouse - Scrolling Problem

So i just called apple to have them replace the mouse, and the guy was like "Its a wireless mouse correct?". It kinda threw me off gaurd, its wired. Though i would never do something like htis, couldnt someone just be like yeah its wireless and get a wireless mouse instead?
 
... wanted to add one more for the record.
same scrolling problem ....same pressing hard solution fixed mine too.
only one month old

much thanks to the list for all the info!!! Behrooz
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I recently did the repair as on this website that was previously linked:

http://web.mac.com/karelgil/iWeb/MacWebSite/MightyMEng.html

After feeling that I would NEVER get the inner ring back on at the end, I was wondering if it is even necessary to take the inner ring off to do this. It seems like the outer ring can be removed and the lid then removed without removing the inner ring.

Anyone else try this?
 
I know it's gross, but the oils in your skin and sweat over time gunks up the works on your scroll ball. I had to break the seal on my MM to get it open and clean out the gunk and dusties. The mouse was never the same after the seal was broken because it's actually glued together at the fatory. I had to crazy glue it back together. My 3 year old dropped the mouse after that and it broke into 7 different pieces. It was garbage after that. Maybe wetting the ball with rubbing alcohol while scrolling would help dislodge the gunk?

http://web.mac.com/ryemac3/RyeMAC3/Welcome/Entries/2007/7/16_Mighty_Mouse_not_so_mighty.html
 
:)

dynamicv said:
Disconnect the mouse, then use dry unwaxed paper to push the ball in and roll it in all directions. Kitchen roll is perfect for the job. You'll see blobs of grease start to break off. Wipe these away with the paper to make sure they don't go back down the hole. Do this in all directions for a few minutes until the mouse ball feels rough (You should then remember this is how it felt in the beginning before you got your greasy mitts on it :) ). Repeat if necessary. Now when you move the mouse ball normally, you should hear the clicking noise to show it's working correctly with the rollers. Plug it back in and the scroll action should work again.

Remember, dry unwaxed paper. Don't use a moist cloth as Apple suggests.
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Hey!

Thanks dude! that worked :D:D

I also turned it upside down n rolled the ball vigourously as instructed on the apple website http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302417
 
Isopropyl alcohol will do the trick. You can purchase it at any grocery or drug store.
 
Solving Mighty Mouse Scrolling Problem

My son had a cleaning solution for our mighty mouse scrolling problems:

Use your vacuum cleaner with an attachment that has the narrower hard plastic end. Make sure the attachment is very clean itself! Turn on the vacuum, hold the mouse upside down and use the plastic attachment to push and scroll the small wheel at the same time. Do this in various directions. This appears to get all the obstructing particles out and certainly helped our mighty mouse reestablish his might.

If this doesn't work for you, maybe you could try standing on your head. But we never had to try that.

Certainly, Apple does need to make a better cleaning solution possible. But until then, the vacuum cleaner solution is working for us.
 
I have the same scrolling problem (scolling up) as posted in the first post.

And the solution works for me great. Thanks.
 
Wet Finger

When my MM stops scrolling, I just wet my finger and use it to operate the scrolling ball. After a minute or so, it starts working again.

It's worth a try,
Jay
 
Found Solution to scrolling mouse problem

I recently had the same problem with my mouse only scrolling in one direction. Read thru the posts and it did not exactly solve the problem. Read thru the manual and tried flipping the mouse upside down and rubbed the mouse ball vigorously with a damp ipod cleaning cloth. 1 minute later - out comes some rubber erasures bits that my daughter had generated from using a pencil while working on her homework. Somehow it was transferred onto the mouse ball from possibly her fingers.

Bottom line - found the black rubber erasure bits on the white ipod cleaning cloth - and now my mouse is working again.
 
Easy and efficient way for cleaning Migthty Mouse.

After months trying various solutions without durable effect, I took a risk. I cleaned my Mighty Mouse with a spray of WD-40! Easy and efficient! Afterwards, I wiped my mouse with a scott towel. Now, it works like a new one.
 
My mouse ball just packed up, I tried all the cleaning methods mentioned without success, so took it apart its fiddly to do and not recommended, the black cover that houses the ball has 3 tiny screws + a tape connector, snap it and you've had it ! remove the black cover you'll find a white cap that holds the ball in place and is easily prized off, you find the ball along with 4 very small wheels with axles + a mountain of fluff etc around and under the ball and element that has built up through use and its this that stops the ball making contact with the element under the ball, be careful removing and replacing the small magnetic wheels that you don't snap the axle holders (there very thin plastic up-stands) ! good luck if you try it.

Myn's in the bin !
 
Wow! Everyone seems to have a different solution for this problem. I guess I'll add mine to the list...

I have a Bluetooth Mighty Mouse and have experienced the same problem from time to time where I can only scroll in one direction. Pushing harder on the ball seemed to get it to respond a little better, but not consistently. At first I thought it was the batteries, and like others I thought a reboot fixed the problem at one point, but this is not the case. It is definitely a hardware maintenance issue.

My solution to this problem is a little less invasive than taking the mouse apart or squirting WD-40 or alcohol into the mouse. Instead, simply take a toothbrush and work the bristles around the edge of the ball. You'll be amazed at just how much junk comes out of there! After much frustration, performing this simple maintenance task for 30 seconds completely restored my mouse to a fully functioning Mighty Mouse.

I believe the small size of the ball makes these devices more prone to this problem than others with larger scroll wheels. Anyway, no need to call Apple Care... just brush your mouse's teeth every now and then and it will work perfectly for you! :)
 
Thanks for the original post OCOTILLO.

I was stuck on "Vertical Only" but because that was an option in Prefs I thought it was a software glitch. Quick search on Google and the first hit tells me it's actually a personal hygiene issue!

Bluetooth MM now as good as new....
 
I'm having the same problem. I've had it happen before and it usually goes away but I've had the problem for a few days now.
I hope your suggestions help!
 
esotoca said:
Hello folks!

I did this:

1- I pour 3 drops of WD-40 in the gap of the little track ball and turn the mighty mouse upside down for avoiding contact of the liquid with the inner electronics.
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:eek: I wonder what the long term effects of WD-40 solvent on the Mighty Mouse ball will be? :eek:
 
Solution

I found that pressing on the ball really hard with say a pencil eraser or something worked. I had this same problem, came here for a solution, tried what some people tried, and it worked very nicely to fix one-directional problems.
 
I don't know if this was said already:

I use the iKlear cleaning kit on my MM scroll bar and it works well with a few sprays and vigorous scrolling with the lint-free cloth.

I thin piece of scotch tape rammed between the mouse body and scroll wheel picks up some stuff.
 
Mighty Mouse Scrolling

OCOTILLO said:
I recently developed a scrolling problem with my Mighty Mouse. It started to only vertical scroll in one direction. I reinstalled the software and it did not help. So, I called Apple tech support. While waiting on the line, I decided to press quite hard on the scroll button and try to scroll. That cured the problem, after that it only required the normal light touch to work properly. I do not know what was the cause of the problem, maybe dust(?), in any event it is working fine now.
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I just started to have the same problem, and your solution worked. At first i thought it might be from a recent download (one of the many things that happen after an upgrade) but I just fixed it using your method. Thanks
 
Well my mouse has been messed up beyond repair.


It kept clogging up, and I kept rolling it on a cloth.

That only worked for a few minutes, and I found out why...

My scroll ball is scratched causing the mouse to stop scrolling.

I took it apart, tried to clean everything I could but it just doesn't work...



The mouse has "died" on me after about a year of usage, just like my old mighty mouse.
 
Ha- I have a 1 year and 3 day old wireless bluetooth mouse that came with my 24" iMac, and just a few days ago the scroll down but not scroll up issue hit me, 3 days past 1 year std warranty.

Anyway, press hard on the ball and it now works.
Thx!

I'll try the rubbing alcohol cleaning this weekend.
 
mighty mouse easiest cleaning method

I discovered this by accident but it really works, just use some alcohol based hand sanitizer like Purell, put a little bit in your finger an then scroll in every direction, as soon as it dries it will work perfectly. :D
 
It's dirt in the mouse, press down the ball and spin it back and forth quickly, easiest done by holding the mouse with one hand and spinning the ball with your index finger on your other hand. Don't be shy. It needs a thorough rubbing :) Works every time...

Or you could go for a logitech G5 Laser precision gamers mouse. I use it on my Mac and it's worth every penny.
 
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