241351 1762 Technology Computer Hardware Keyboards & Mice true Howcast Studios Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:17:18 -0700 /system/videos/0/15/77/26/267715.flv cleaning,computer,mouse,fixing,dirty,mice,cursors,washing,hardware How To Clean a Computer Mouse http://www.howcast.com/videos/241351-How-To-Clean-a-Computer-Mouse http://www.howcast.com/videos/241351-How-To-Clean-a-Computer-Mouse/edit approved 81 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=241351"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=241351" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 2 downpourpro http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/241351/CleanComputerMouse_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 581 nonadult false false false 95762 0 21 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/241351/21.jpg Shut down computer Shut down your computer and remove the mouse from the USB port.

]]> 95763 1 26 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/241351/26.jpg Remove track ball Flip the mouse over and twist the track ball cover to remove the ball. Tap the mouse on your hand or tabletop to remove the ball.

]]> 95764 2 35 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/241351/35.jpg Wipe off track ball Wipe the ball with a clean, damp cloth.

]]> 95765 3 38 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/241351/38.jpg Clean mouse components Clean the track ball compartment with a dry cloth. Use your fingernail, tweezers, or a razor to remove anything that’s caked on.

]]> 95766 4 46 Warning Be careful not to dislodge any tiny wires or components.

]]> 95767 5 50 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/241351/50.jpg Replace track ball and cover Replace the track ball and cover.

]]> 95768 6 54 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/241351/54.jpg Clean exterior Wipe down the outside of the mouse, including the cable, with a cloth sprayed with cleaner.

]]> 95769 7 60 Tip If you use a wireless mouse, you only need to clean the outside, not the internal components.

]]> 95770 8 65 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/241351/65.jpg Turn on computer Plug the USB cable back in and turn on the computer. Once it’s up and running, use your mouse to make sure you’re back in business.

]]> 95771 9 74 Fact The computer mouse celebrated its 40th birthday in December of 2008.

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