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From: eudyeudy@bluemoon.uucp (Scott Eudy)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.st.tech,comp.sys.atari.st
Subject: Re: mouse button problem
Keywords: mouse
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Date: 25 Feb 91 17:29:02 GMT
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lloyd@prlhp1.prl.philips.co.uk (Phil Lloyd) writes:

> 
> 
> I'm sure this is not a new problem, but it's new to me and perhaps someone ca
> help.
> 
> The mouse supplied with my Atari ST has started to play up.  The problem's wi
> 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

I have also had this problem with my ST mouse....one way I fixed it ws to 
take it apart a
and where the micro switch is glue a small piece of plastic from a model 
on the switch or the rod coming out of the left mouse side. There might 
also be a problem that the case isn't down tight enough on the mouse so 
tighten up the screws first and see if it is snapped down before you glue 
anything on to it..

                                Hope this helps


Scott D. Eudy
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