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Subject: long live the mouse
Message-ID: <1981@uw-beaver>
Date: Fri, 19-Oct-84 12:01:46 EDT
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Posted: Fri Oct 19 12:01:46 1984
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From: Mike Schuster 
After seven months of moderate to heavy use, I noticed that the two plastic
feet on the bottom of my mouse directly under the button were almost completely
worn off, when compared to those on a brand new mouse.  Furthermore, the black
plastic ring holding the ball in place was also warn on the side facing the
feet.  As a result, the mouse does not lay squarely on the table, but rocks
slightly side to side and front to back when dragged.  So, to prolong the
life of a mouse, it seems that one should grasp the side of the mouse and
drag it lightly rather than resting your hand on top and pushing.  As far
as cleaning goes, I use cotton Q-tips and alcohol on the three rollers once
a month, or so.
   Mike
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