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- From: gpb@gpb-mac (greg berryman )
- Subject: Re: Sticking mouse button???
- Message-ID: <1993Jan4.164703.19115@newsgate.sps.mot.com>
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- Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1993 16:47:03 GMT
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- tjs@earth.wustl.edu (tom sullivan) writes:
- :
- : I have a mouse problem and wondered if anyone else has seen it.
- :
- : I've had a IIsi for about 6 months now and have been having problems
- : with a "sticking" mouse button. When I press the button and release,
- : it often remains pressed. If I press the button again, it will
- : release, or if I pick up the mouse and set it down rather sharply.
- : This started several months after getting my mouse and I had it
- : replaced. It was then fine for a couple more months, but has cropped
- : up again with the second mouse. I've checked for back connections with
- : cables, and internally in the mouse to no avail.
- :
- : I've reinstalled the system and I've made sure that Easy Access is not
- : installed. I've got System 7.0.1 with TuneUp and the old style ADB
- : standard keyboard (M0116).
- :
- : Any ideas?
-
- Inside the mouse is a mechanical microswitch. It is sticking. If the si is
- only 6 months old, the mouse should still be under warrenty. Call your dealer.
-
- Greg.
-
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