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>>Imagine this, some sort of thing (let's call it a "link" - but it can be
>>other things as well) is on the screen. To be able to use this I place my
>>right hand on the mouse, moves the mouse in the correct direction. But a
>>few pixels (up to 1 cm) away the mouse pointer stops! Imagining that
>>something is in the way for the mouse pointer
>>//Bernie
>Hmm, I've seen mice do this after a small buildup of crud on either the
>rollers or the little springy ball that contact the mouse ball. I've seen
>it on trackballs too. I've also seen mice on crappy mousepads behave
>this way.
I recommend anhydrous (dry, not 70 % N.F.) isopropyl alcohol and a Q-tip
to clean the rollers. The little wheel that passes through the photoswitch
should spin freely, just by blowing on it. If not, the bearings (should be
self-lubricated) may need cleaning. A tiny drop of light oil on the
bearings would probably be more of a dust-collector than a help at
lubrication. Any oil on the rollers would be counterproductive. The ball
is best washed with a little liquid dishwashing soap and water. Rinse and
dry.
Boyd Ramsay
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