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#1 2009-04-12 11:03 pm
- vank66
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- Registered: 2007-12-05
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Mouse scrolling problem
I am having the following problem with my mouse.I can scroll downward, but it will not scroll upward,the mouse is the on my iMac came with,anyone have a suggestion? Thanks for any input.Van
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#2 2009-04-13 12:16 am
- barrfid_od
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- From: Luverne, MN
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Re: Mouse scrolling problem
spray the ball with some windex and roll it against a towel to clean it
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#3 2009-04-13 12:41 am
- Aqua OS X
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Re: Mouse scrolling problem
That little ball can collect dirt similar to track balls on older mice. You have to clean it... or buy a mouse with a more traditional scroll wheal.
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#4 2009-04-13 5:44 am
- pottymouth
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#5 2009-04-13 12:42 pm
- vank66
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Re: Mouse scrolling problem
Many thanks, the simple task of cleaning ball solved problem.I kept looking for a track ball to clean,finally read last reference and followed directions.Eureka, it works!!
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