[AT] Off topic mouse problem

[Steve W.]

Ralph Goff wrote:
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "charlie hill" <charliehill at embarqmail.com>
> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 6:08 AM
> Subject: Re: [AT] Off topic mouse problem
> 
> 
>> Phil, I agree but given where Ralph lives replacing it is not quite as 
>> easy
>> as it is for us.  I've got 2 Walmart stores, a Staples, Target, Big Lots 
>> and
>> several other sources within 15 miles of me.  I suspect it's an all day 
>> job
>> for Ralph to get to a place that has a mouse.  Maybe not?
>>
>> Charlie
> 
> Well Charlie you have hit the nail on the head exactly. I can easily afford 
> a new mouse but it is a 20 mile drive to the store. Its still a little cold 
> to work outside installing the snowblower on the Cockshutt 40 so I'm putting 
> that off as long as I can.With wind chill factors predicted in the -30C 
> range today, plus a snowed in driveway, I'm looking for solutions that are 
> right here today. I guess its a habit I've had all my life. And my Dad's 
> too. Even when gas was 20 cents a gallon you did not just jump in the car 
> and drive to town (12 miles away) for every little thing needed when 
> something broke on the farm. I think it helped develop a self sufficiency 
> and economy that has served me well. Maybe not as necessary in these times 
> but its hard to break old habits.
> On the mouse  problem, I think the spray contact cleaner might be helping a 
> little. I might try a little more of that.
> Thanks for the suggestions so far.
> 
> Ralph in Sask. 
> 

Ralph. I doubt you will get the cleaner inside the switch since most are
sealed micro-switch types.
However most mice will come apart. The older style usually had one or
two screws in the base that would come out and allow you to remove the
top cover. Then you can clean the scroll wheel, and check th  board. In
your case it sounds like a bad solder joint on the left switch.
If your mouse doesn't have screws it is a snap together design. Those
usually have a pair of tabs at the rear, one on each side and locking
ears in the front. You pop the rear tabs and then GENTLY open the shell.
The side tabs will come loose with some side-side twisting motion.



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Steve W.
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