Cleaning The Mouse - HP Deskpro 1000 Reference Manual

Cleaning the Mouse

2-8 Computer at a Glance
For the most part, a mouse cleans itself as you move it around.
However, if you find that the pointer does not move smoothly, or
that the ball does not move freely, you should clean the mouse.
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Disconnect the mouse cable from the computer.
3. Turn the mouse upside down.
4. Remove the mouse ball cover.
5. Gently turn the mouse over and let the ball drop into your
hand.
6. Use a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to
wipe the ball clean. Squeeze the excess liquid out of the
cotton swab before wiping the ball.
7. Dry the ball with a clean, lint-free cloth.
8. Blow into the ball cage to remove any dust or lint from
inside. (The cage contains rollers like those on a tape
recorder. Use a cotton swab and tape head cleaner to wipe
off any oil on these surfaces. Turn the rollers to clean all
surfaces.)
9. Put the ball back into the mouse and close the mouse ball
cover.
10. Plug the mouse cable into the computer.