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Squeaky Mouse....seriously

Discussion in 'Other Hardware' started by haggis, May 11, 2006.

  1. haggis Newcomer, in training

    now i know what youre thinking here, but im deadly serious:
    my mouse is making a squeaky noise when i move it, what can i spray on it lube wise that wont wreck the internals? i was thinking WD-40 but i dont wanna do it without asking advice 1st

    thnx
    haggis, May 11, 2006
    #1

  2. Peddant Newcomer, in training Posts: 1,644

    You should not have to use oil,if you clean it as described HERE

    If you have £10 ish to spare,now is a very good time to go OPTICAL
    Peddant, May 11, 2006
    #2

  3. mailpup TS Special Forces Posts: 7,907   +77

    WD in WD-40 stands for water displacement and so is not really a lubricant and once it dries, it leaves a gummy film. Also, if any of the petroleum distillates gets onto the rubber ball, it will evenutally swell up and be ruined. So do not use any oil or solvent.

    If you must use a lubricant, use a spray silicone lubricant. They won't damage rubber and when the carrier dries, it leaves a dry, non-sticky film. The problem is if you get any silicone on any friction surface, like the ball itself or on the rollers, it will tend to slip and defeat the friction characteristics needed for proper operation of the mouse.
    mailpup, May 11, 2006
    #3

  4. howard_hopkinso Newcomer, in training Posts: 25,949   +16

    Make sure it`s dead first lol. Just kidding mate :p

    Peddants advice should do the trick.

    Regards Howard :)
    howard_hopkinso, May 11, 2006
    #4

  5. SNGX1275 TS Special Forces Posts: 11,893   +117

    Strategic placement of graphite should work fine too.
    SNGX1275, May 12, 2006
    #5

  6. kirock Newcomer, in training Posts: 1,598

    buy a new mouse

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    kirock, May 12, 2006
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