Squeaky Mighty Mouse

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Squeaky Mighty Mouse

Yes, that's right...my brand new Mighty Mouse squeaks. Before anyone makes the lame comment, yes, I tried feeding it cheese.

It's obvious that the sound emanates from the single button and the plastic side buttons. I've read about several other users that have had problems with Mighty Mice on forums, but thought I'd check here before calling tech support.

Anybody else having this problem and if so, do you have any suggestions for fixing.

Thanks!

Posted on Oct 20, 2005 2:03 PM

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Answer 1

jmdebany

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Oct 26, 2005 3:07 AM in response to John Butler2

I just purchased the mighty mouse and seem to have the same problem. The last time i had an apple mouse was when the Cube came out and it squeeked as well--but not nearly as much. it drives me nuts!
I was thinking that maybe you could oil it but i haven't really spent the time to figure out how to take it apart and put it back together.

sorry that i don't have an answer, but i hope that one will appear soon.

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Answer 2

Oct 26, 2005 11:06 AM in response to John Butler2

Mine squeaks too!

It is a distracting annoying sound and feeling. I keep trying to push from different angles but that is not much help.

One thing that does help a lot though is a padded mouse pad.

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jmdebany

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Oct 26, 2005 2:28 PM in response to Rick Prather

I've been using a padded mouse pad from the start. One thing I've been trying that seems to work--although no very scientific-- is to apply pressure to the back of the mouse with my palm when clicking. It doesn't feel that natural (for me at least) but reduces the amount of squeaking.

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Answer 4

Oct 27, 2005 12:07 AM in response to John Butler2

Mine squeaks like crazy too, and its starting to get annoying. Any solutions out there? For some reason, the left button is the squeakiest. I must say, I've been inspired to fix it with a hammer. Any other suggestions out there for quieting this noisey mouse?
thanks--

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Answer 5

Oct 27, 2005 10:18 AM in response to Larry McNeil

Hey guys,

To stop the squeaking of the mouse follow these steps:

1. Turn the mouse over
2. Put your finger nail, or something else thin and hard, in the gap between the base and the shell near the wired part of the mouse.
3. Gently pull as if prizing the base away from the shell

You may hear a click, you may not. This solved the problem with my mouse - it seems to be a build error!

I hope this helps,
Martin

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Answer 6

sypark

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Nov 4, 2005 12:28 PM in response to Martin Irwin

It worked!. The question is...how long does it last?

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Answer 7

Nov 4, 2005 12:39 PM in response to sypark

Indefinitely I believe... if it happens again, I would just follow the same procedures. Mine hasn't squeaked for over a month now. Good little mouse.

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