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From: 014102@sheoak.bcae.oz (Andrew Knipe)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.st.tech,comp.sys.atari.st
Subject: Re: mouse button problem
Keywords: mouse
Message-ID: <701@sheoak.bcae.oz>
Date: 2 Mar 91 23:32:38 GMT
References: <1257@prlhp1.prl.philips.co.uk> <4eqXX2w163w@bluemoon.uucp>
Reply-To: 014102@sheoak.UUCP (Andrew Knipe)
Organization: Computing Services, Bendigo CAE, Australia
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In article <4eqXX2w163w@bluemoon.uucp> lloyd@prlhp1.prl.philips.co.uk
(Phil Loyd) 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.

I had the same problem about two years ago (caused by too much Dungeon
Master play I think) but my mouse was revived and is working perfectly
to this day.

Simply spray a VERY small amount of WD-40 on the top of the offending
micro-switch.  Problem solved! {I have done this twice (once on my mouse
and once on a friend's which had developed the same problem).  WD-40 is
an Australian product, but if you can find some stuff with a long, thin
applicator tube and advertising to the effect of "Starts Wet Motors,
Loosens Rusted Parts, Lubricates - Protects, Stops Squeaks" that might 
be the equivalent in your country.

Hope that helps.

( This is not an advertisement. )