How Do You Repair A Clicker On An Optical Mouse?
A computer mouse is the pointing device that allows a user to move a cursor around the screen. Physically, the mouse consists of an oblong, plastic shell, a scrolling wheel and one or two buttons or “clickers.” It is quite common for a mouse’s clickers to eventually wear out from overuse. Repairing them, however, is not complicated and requires only a Phillips head screwdriver and a metal nail file. Step 1 Flip the mouse over to expose its underside. Remove any screws beneath. Step 2 Turn the mouse back over. Use gentle pressure and light wiggling motions to remove the mouse’s plastic cover. Although the cover tightly attaches to the lower portion of the mouse, the 2 pieces are not adhered–they merely snap together. Step 3 Remove the buttons. The buttons are one piece of plastic held in place on each side by small, springy plastic barbs. Push the barbs back one at a time with your thumb and slide the button piece out from underneath. Step 4 Locate any unwanted indentations on the top
