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17-09-2017, 09:36 AM
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Re: Reliable mouse?

Originally Posted by Brian 8451 ->
Hi JBR,
just wondering if your mouse software needs updating I have used Logitech for years and have something called Logitech Options sitting on my desktop and have just used it after reading your post and a small update came through.
Brian.
Thanks, but no, I updated my software recently and it has made no difference. My wife does the same.

I am sure it is the microswitch; it is exactly the same problem on all three mice we have. The right button doesn't have the same problem, no doubt because it is used far less often.
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17-09-2017, 10:10 AM
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Re: Reliable mouse?

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They didn't want the old one back, so I took it apart and sprayed a little WD40 on the microswitch. It works properly again! I'll do the same with my wife's
We used a switch cleaner/lubricant type of fluid (Electrolube -
still available) that would breathe more life into switch contacts and carbon tracks. I suppose WD.40 might have some of the same properties,
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18-09-2017, 03:45 PM
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Re: Reliable mouse?

I have done the same trick with my wife's mouse (WD40) and it now works well.

Anyone with a similar microswitch problem, I shall be happy to perform the same repair at a reasonable charge. Postage paid by customer, of course.
 
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