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The short answer is when it is dirty. This can apply to both mechanical and optical mice. If looking at the bottom of the mouse you can see dust in the hole or on the ball, it won't hurt to clean it out.
The long answer is that when your mouse cursor jumps around on the screen or refuses to move at all, you should check the mouse.
Only mechanical mice are likely to ever need a cleaning, unless your computer's environment is exceptionally dusty or dirty. A mechanical mouse can generally be identified by the ball that can be seen partially protruding from it's bottom. This ball, which is generally made from a synthetic rubber, can get sticky with age. That stickiness will then pick up grit, dust or lint in normal usage, and then in turn stick what has been picked up onto the rods or rollers inside the mouse, eventually causing the mouse to function as described.
If you have an optical mouse, the hole in the bottom of the mouse will be unobstructed, and generally have a very small, visible laser light shining through it. You can clean most optical mice by blowing a little dry air to dislodge any accumulated dust or dirt. (Hot breath not such a good idea nor are fingers, canned air is a better choice, and a clean cotton swab if required.)
IBM support recommended replacing a ball that had become sticky all the way back in the '80s; now a more practical solution is to replace your mechanical mouse with a new optical mouse. You can find them on-line for less than $5 with shipping these days.
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How can one tell if a laptop mouse is compatible with Mac computers?
One can tell if a laptop mouse is compatible to a Mac computer by simply checking the slot of the mouse itself. If the slot of the mouse matches exactly with the slot of the Mac computer, the mouse will be compatible.
How does a computer mouse interact with the computer's hard drive?
The mouse takes picture's very,very fast so it can tell when it is in motion the pictures are faster than a video camera.^^whoever wrote that has no idea what going
What is input of the computer?
An input device is something that you are able to enter information/commands into the computer. A mouse and keyboard are prime examples of input devices as you can tell the computer to do something.
What on a mouse should be cleaned periodically?
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What on a mechanical mouse should be cleaned?
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What on a mechanical mouse should be cleaned periodically?
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Ho do i install software from a flash drive to computer?
If you have a mouse, you can right click the mouse and drag the flash drive from the flash drive icon to the computer screen or to a folder on your computer. You can also do copy and paste. If it is an install of a program, you can click on the program that downloads the installation program and tell it where on the computer you want the program installed.
How do you tell a field mouse from a house mouse?
If its in the field, its not a house mouse.
What are the 2 two parts of the computer that we use to tell the computer directions called?
Keyboard and mouse are the most common but you have joysticks, art tablets, gamepads etc All are input devices
Example of conclusion that tell a computer?
Knowing what the computer needs to be told would be helpful in knowing the answer. With this information not included it is hard to know how to give an example of this.
Can you renew your Ohio CDL with an outstanding warrant?
yes ,but you have to go to the governer and tell him that he needs to check his inbox on his computer.
An example of a input part is a?
Mouse. It tells the computer where to position it on the screen, and when you are left/right clicking. Also some come with scroll wheels, which tell the computer weather to move a scrollable page up/down.
