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Jul 30, 2009 | 11:54 AM

Charlie Bravo

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Anyone know how to take apart and clean and put back together ,and it still works , an Apple iMAC mouse?
Best,CB

Jul 30, 2009 | 01:29 PM

donjamer

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Not sure if this is what you have but here is a You tube video..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JcKEELrl_c

Here is a Google search results with more sites for info..

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&s...+Mouse&aqi=g10

Jul 31, 2009 | 05:59 AM

ckal704

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That method should be used first and for maintenance.
If it doesn't work and you have to take it apart, here is how to take it apart. This guy uses a piece of plastic, but I just used a screwdriver to pop it apart. I wasn't worried about making some small marks in the plastic housing.

There is a short commercial before the video starts.

http://www.veoh.com/browse/videos/ca...378809PrA5a3pg

Jul 31, 2009 | 06:33 AM

00BlueOvalRanger

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When my company bought the iMac, the first thing I did was to take that puny, little mouse (that looks and feels like a mostly used bar of "Dove" soap), and toss it into a drawer, and put a full-sized Microsoft Mouse on it.

Buy a new USB mouse for less than $20.00.

Jul 31, 2009 | 12:17 PM

suvjus2271

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I've heard of people putting them in the dishwasher. Seriously. You have to let them sit out for a couple of days to make sure that they are completely dry before using them again. Also, if it's a wireless version, make sure to take out the batteries first. heard this works well with gunked up keyboards too.