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44 Gateway ALR 9000 User’s Guide
Cleaning the Mouse
If the mouse pointer on the screen moves erratically when you move the
mouse, dirt is probably on the rollers inside the mouse. In this case, clean
your mouse as follows.
Recommended Tools
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cleaning cloth
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adhesive tape
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cotton swab
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isopropyl alcohol
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cross-tip screwdriver
1. Shut down the system.
2. Remove the bottom cover of the mouse. Depending on the model,
you may need to first remove the screws that secure the cover. Set
aside screws.
3. Remove the ball out of the ball socket.
4. Use adhesive tape to pick up any dust or lint on the surface of the
mouse ball.
5. With a cleaning cloth, wipe away dirt or lint inside the mouse-ball
socket. Moisten the cloth with isopropyl alcohol is necessary.
6. If foreign matter is trapped inside the socket or on the rollers, use a
cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol to loosen it.
7. Allow surfaces to dry completely after cleaning.
8. Return the mouse ball to the socket and replace the cover.
9. If applicable, secure the cover with the screws removed previously.
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