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Q: magic mouse rails need replacing

Can you get replacement parts for the magic mouse black raild which are found on the bottom of the mouse ?

I have two magic mouses and they are both now playing up which I think is due to the fact that they are both starting to wear on the bottoms ?

Posted on Jun 30, 2014 10:16 AM

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Q: magic mouse rails need replacing

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  • by Barry Hemphill,

    Barry Hemphill Barry Hemphill Jun 30, 2014 2:19 PM in response to Inhaus Designs
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    Jun 30, 2014 2:19 PM in response to Inhaus Designs

    I do not think those are replaceable parts.

     

    Barry

  • by RIPSTEVEJOBS5511,

    RIPSTEVEJOBS5511 RIPSTEVEJOBS5511 Jun 30, 2014 10:12 PM in response to Inhaus Designs
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    Jun 30, 2014 10:12 PM in response to Inhaus Designs

    Theoretically they can be replaced, but it involves dismantling the mouse which is glued together and voiding the warranty

  • by John Prokos,

    John Prokos John Prokos May 19, 2015 9:52 AM in response to RIPSTEVEJOBS5511
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    May 19, 2015 9:52 AM in response to RIPSTEVEJOBS5511

    If you are careful the feet just pop off. iFixIt did a teardown.

     

    I am having, been having, the same issue.  The center part of the bottom of the mouse is worn away. I have never, ever, had to replace a mouse because the feet wore away and made it useless. It seems environmentally irresponsible and unconscionable to toss a perfectly good moose out because it's feet are no good.

     

    Apple you are on the wrong side here and it will stain your reputation as an environmentally friendly company.

    Mouse.jpg

  • by userjack,

    userjack userjack Feb 3, 2016 7:06 PM in response to Inhaus Designs
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    Feb 3, 2016 7:06 PM in response to Inhaus Designs

    If you search for

    Fliders for the Apple Magic Mouse

    (i.e. "feet + sliders") you may find them for sale on Amazon and elsewhere ~ around $9 a pair..  pricey for minuscule strips of well-shaped plastic, but  a lot cheaper than $79 for a new mouse.. just sayin' ..

  • by John Prokos,

    John Prokos John Prokos Feb 4, 2016 6:11 AM in response to userjack
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    Feb 4, 2016 6:11 AM in response to userjack

    Thank you. I did find those and won't pay $9. Instead I found that you can cut thin strips from an old library card and glue them on with spray glue - if you have a can already. If not, then it a can of glue may cost the same as the $9 feet you mentioned. The other option is to get a roll of PTFE tape. One note; a credit card will be too thick - I tried that and the sensor couldn't focus on the surface very well.

  • by Valid Username,

    Valid Username Valid Username Jul 28, 2016 6:51 PM in response to Inhaus Designs
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    Jul 28, 2016 6:51 PM in response to Inhaus Designs

    I had one of the plastic feet fall of my magic mouse and was lost during transit in the laptop bag. I still have apple care but was told it will not be covered as they class is as 'wear and tear'. If that place is not replaceable, I definitely won't be buying another magic mouse. Pretty crap that parts fall off it and it's just classed as 'normal'.

  • by Valid Username,

    Valid Username Valid Username Jul 29, 2016 1:43 AM in response to Valid Username
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    Jul 29, 2016 1:43 AM in response to Valid Username

    Luckily for me I asked the company who do my repairs if they had one of those little plastic bits on the shop that they could flick my way... the technician found one and glued it on for me free of charge