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QuestionHow do you disinfect a computer mouse?Jeremy Mercer is the Manager and Head Technician at MacPro-LA in Los Angeles, CA. He has over ten years of experience working in electronics repair, as well as retail stores that specialize in both Mac and PC.You really only want to use 99% alcohol. If you use anything more potent than that, you may damage your mouse.
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QuestionHow often should I clean an optical mouse?Jeremy Mercer is the Manager and Head Technician at MacPro-LA in Los Angeles, CA. He has over ten years of experience working in electronics repair, as well as retail stores that specialize in both Mac and PC.You really don't want to overdo it with the cleaning. Most optical mice can be pretty sensitive, so you don't want to fiddle with it too much when it comes to cleaning and you definitely don't want to overdo it.
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QuestionCan I clean the sensor on the mouse with a toothpick?Jeremy Mercer is the Manager and Head Technician at MacPro-LA in Los Angeles, CA. He has over ten years of experience working in electronics repair, as well as retail stores that specialize in both Mac and PC.You may be able to pull that off, but I wouldn't recommend it. I'd go with something softer, like a cotton swab. The sensor is pretty fragile and you don't want to jab it with anything sharp.
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QuestionIs it okay to unscrew the bottom off of the optical mouse to clean inside?Community AnswerYes, as long as you're careful when doing so.
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QuestionCan you do this without rubbing alcohol?Community AnswerAbsolutely! Rubbing alcohol is the preferred cleaning solution because of its quick drying time and lack of residue, but water would be an acceptable substitute. If you do use water, make sure you only use a little bit at a time (you shouldn't see pools of water on your mouse), and pat any wet spots dry when you're done cleaning a part before moving on to the next.
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QuestionCan i throw it on the ground to open it instead and dip it in water for cleaning?ChristopherTop AnswererThrowing a mouse on the ground will more or less break the mouse, and then you won't need to clean it. But you will need to buy a new mouse to keep mousing on your computer.
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QuestionHow do you clean dead skin buildup off the grips of the mouse?Matthew YangCommunity AnswerBrush with rubbing alcohol. Rubbing alcohol dries quickly. Use an old toothbrush, a cotton swab, or a wire brush, until the buildup comes off.
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QuestionDoes this help with the mouse not moving or moving on its own?ChristopherTop AnswererMost often, yes it does. However, not all situations can be answered using this method. Moving on it's own is often a trouble-spot and keeping the mouse dust and dirt free on the bottom is a common issue that this addresses. As to not moving, because it's got no mechanical parts, it may not be a true fix - but that seems like a firmware issue or something involving the mouse's updates or software which aren't costly.
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QuestionI have two mouses. Is it okay to leave them together overnight?ChristopherTop AnswererAs long as the two mice aren't sitting one ontop of the other, you should be okay with letting them sit together overnight.
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QuestionI used isopropyl alcohol to clean my Mionix Naos 7000 and it completely melted the housing off the mouse.ChristopherTop AnswererSo sorry that happened to you. That's not a common issue and not something related to the use of isopropyl alcohol but a more-common issue with some mice.
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