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From: lloyd@prlhp1.prl.philips.co.uk (Phil Lloyd)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.st.tech,comp.sys.atari.st
Subject: mouse button problem
Keywords: mouse
Message-ID: <1257@prlhp1.prl.philips.co.uk>
Date: 22 Feb 91 12:56:40 GMT
Reply-To: lloyd@prl.philips.co.uk
Organization: Philips Research Laboratories, Redhill, UK
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I'm sure this is not a new problem, but it's new to me and perhaps someone can
help.

The mouse supplied with my Atari ST has started to play up.  The problem's with
the left-hand button, which more often than not doesn't respond.  Pushing
harder can make it work, but double clicking is just about impossible.

The microswitch itself works fine, as the mouse can be operated without its
cover, and no problems occur.  Also, the button mechanics in the top of the
mouse look OK as far as I can tell.

This leads me to believe some misalignment has developed between the plastic
bit you press, and the switch itself.

Does anyone have any experience of such a problem, and (I hope) know of a
solution?

Email responses would be fine.

Thanks

Phil Lloyd
lloyd@prl.philips.co.uk