I tried this, could not reassemble it properly. :-( Aw well... Apple sure makes it more complicated to fix issues so you can go buy another one. Glue?! Com'on!
Another way you can clean the mouse is to flip it over and rub the scroll ball on a piece of paper, pushing gently. Brown crap will transfer from the rollers to the paper.
The only caveat, and the reason I took mine apart, is that I pushed too hard too many times and bent the small sensor that detects if you have pushed the ball, seen at 5:17 as a little metal piece under the ball. Popped the mouse open, pried the metal back up, and the mouse is good as new.
Great but the problem with my Mmouse is that the cable has unsheathed at the mouse connection point exposing the wires. Now it seems they are gradually pulling out, losing their connections and so the mouse function is getting "spotty. It seems there should be a simple fix to re-anchor the wires. Is there?
One thing you did miss is that the ribbon cables (at least in mine) use "zero insertion force" connectors - there's a little latch that you pull up before replacing the ribbon cables, then you just put the ribbons in place (no force required) and push the latch back down. You're much less likely to bend/break the ribbon cables if you use the ZIF connector as intended rather that just forcing in the ribbons...
As soon as the rollers fell out, I was ready to throw it all out and buy another one. Your video saved me some money. Thanks! (Works on wireless Mighty Mouse, too.)
Excellent instructions! Mine is like new again :-)
If you place your thumb nail into the gap created as you prise the ring off, it is easier and takes less force. I re-assembled mine with four thin strips of adhesive tape to hold the ring in place so the next time it will be easier.
Great help. Thanks! I decided to use Quake Hold to affix the ring back to the mouse so it will be easier to disassemble next time I need to clean the ball assembly. It remains to be seen if this solution works.
Awesome - I followed along in real time, using a staple remover and a steak knife for tools (I couldn't pause the video b/c I had already unplugged the offending mouse). 100% repaired. What a time saver! Thanks for posting this.
The problem is you're doing it with a brand new mouse. If you're like me and have an ancient one the outer ring will come right off with your bare hands.
Cutting the collar loose took a while but everything else was a breeze. It fixed the scrolling problem that I couldn't fix with other methods. As much as I love Apple products I have wonder why they didn't design the Mighty Mouse to be disassembled. After cleaning, my 3 year-old mouse feels and performs like it's brand new.
Thank you for the info..But for now the easy way is working with my mouse. Where you flip the mouse on a piece of paper and press and roll. The hair and dirt did come out. But I'm not sure how long it will last. I may have to do this at some point.
Thanks for the video. I was lucky, mine went a lot longer before jamming than most, but it finally hung up, and no amount of external cleaning would help. Aside from a few small scratches on the lower part of the mouse, everything is good as new, the ball is responsive in all directions!
Wow, I thought I had heard that this was almost impossible to pull off but your how-to video made it easy. I was done in 10 minutes and the mouse works like new. Thanks!
My freaking mouse is working as it's supposed to be now but snapping off the gray oval line under the mouse is superglueing it back in makes me feel like it is not a *virgin* mouse any more :) I was blaming apple while disassemling the mouse that why the heck didn't they make it easier to clean the damned mouse. Many thanks to your great howto video.
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Awesome video! Mighty mouse feels like new. I used spray adhesive on the grey ring instead of super glue so that I can easily pull it off again. It's bound to collect crud a little easier with the spray adhesive, but that way if the scroll wheel gets nasty I can always repeat this process.
I would only add that mack Tack also works in place of super glue if you're a design student and don't have any glue that works on plastic. Just don't layer it too much or you'll lose clicking
Is it me or is apple product not designed to last. Look at everything they make that can be taken with you. Especially their new laptops. hummmmmmmmmm (i have macbook Pro (unibody))
hola, por supuesto, que es el mismo proceso, sólo que no tiene el cable de usb, pero tienes que mirarlo bien, y las conexiones, la pieza electrónica de la bola es la misma que ves el video, y el cable verde a mi entender seguramente, pero miralo bien.
Otra cosa, cuando quitas el plastico que sale al desmontarlo pues al montarlo en vez de un celo que queda feísimo y pegajoso, yo le he aplicado una cola (las que se usa para pegar la madera) echas una gota en un papel que no valga, coges un clip pringas y gota a gota en las zonas donde se ven que se ensablan, lo pegas con un celo esperas entre 15 y 30 minutos, quitas el celo, y ya tienes el raton como si no le ha pasado nada. Saludos. Y siento que no lo traduzca en Ingles, que aprendan.
thanks for taking the time to make this very simple but effective video , the best way would be to have clean hands before using the mouse , but thanks again for your support to the average mac user .
thanks for this, great explanation, you wouldn't believe how dirty that stupid roller was! brand new condition again.. can't believe i went so long without proper scrolling function!
This took about 10 minutes with no experience to complete for anyone reading these comments
before folks go taking the mouse apart, I'd suggest you get some kitchen roll/paper and spray on some anti-grease spray you'd use for cleaning kitchen worktops and the like. Then work it into the ball for a minute, dry it off with some fresh kitchen paper and hey presto, you'll be up and working again. Try this before taking apart as it worked for me. Cheers.
Thanks a lot! I don't have a Mighty Mouse yet, but I'll get one soon. I've already bookmarked your video because I'm sure I#m gonna watch it several times in the future.
i have mine now, but why don't people just blow compressed air into it until it works again. The air won't hurt the electronics at all, but probably swirl around in there as you moved the scroll ball with your thumb etc... until it swooshed all the dirt away from the contact points.
good God, I am using my brand new wired version, and i had already told myself, "keep new apple keyboard dusted, keep mighty mouse scroll ball clean... don't eat greasy foods etc..." i am going to do that because this looks like a bitch. I love Apple design, but it seems like they are going for too much style over functionality sometimes.
Fantastic! Worked for my Wireless Mighty Mouse, too. The only exception was that it didn't have a wide swing on the hinge; it only had a little more swing than it did to begin with. In any case, incredibly useful, thanks!
This worked perfectly for me. I was way out of my comfort zone to even attempt this. But when I was standing in my local Apple Store looking at a $49.00 price tag for a new wired Mighty Mouse, I got desperate ... and creative. So I went to one of the many iMacs in the Store, Googled a bit, found this video tutorial and thought, "It's worth a try." Went home, rescued the discarded Mighty Mouse out of the small trash can near my desk. Thanks SO much. If I can do it, anyone can do it.
You did well to get apart and back together mate, but there is a much simpler way to get it to work. Get a clean piece of paper, tip your mouse upside down and rub the ball on the paper vigorously until all the garbage comes out. It really works. Give it a go.
I just did this and it worked great, thanks. I took a pad of paper, flipped to a clean sheet, faced the ball towards the paper, pushed down fairly hard, and began rolling the mouse in big circles and zig-zags. Stuff came out and not it works great. Thanks again.
Apparently, this is a different version to mine. I now have one ugly hacked up mouse. Though it still works, I'm going to get a new mouse. NOT a mighty mouse either, since I've been unhappy with it since day dot.
Very good instructions! Thank you! It is a shame that Apple designs such beautiful products but makes them so damn hard to work on. But, I guess if it was easy it wouldn't be nearly as much fun!
thanks a lot for this guide! but after all i'm going to buy an „ugly", but working mouse from a third-party-manufacturer. construction and „quality" of the mights mouse are ridiculous.
Thanks for such a clear and simple guide. Fixed my mighty mouse first time and its back working great! Pity that the Apple Design team did not consider maintenance for this thing!
yes, I think so, if you try to take it apart and you happen to brake it, they won't give you a new mouse,
I know though another good way of cleaning the ball(s)
just take a vacumcleaner and put it on the wheel , medium power and go :)
you may wana use a piece of papaer or something to make it easier to aim on just the ball , a little pain in the ass to set up everything but it works great :)
thanks for the video...its very helpful.i was able to fix my mouse (scrolling problem) in less than 15 mins after watching this instruction and made me confident to do it. but i think i have to buy a glue to put back the bottom part. also i added 2g ram to my imac g5 for $63 and it works! youtube is great for do it yourself help. Cheers!!!
GREAT video.... Thanks for taking the time to make it ! I followed it to the letter, and my MM is like new ! Apple should REALLY change the way it is made, so as to be a little more user friendly when this needs done.... Mine has been having "Issues" with scrolling after only 7 weeks of use...
It is possible - just gently cut/file the glue down and re-glue it. My baby son dropped my wireless mighty mouse (apparently mommy wasn't supervising him) and the circuit board got bumped off its clip, so I had to open mine up and just push the circuit board back down. While I was at it, I did clean the scroll ball. The wireless MM is very similar to the wired MM with regards to taking off the ring and pulling it apart.
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why do ppl still bother with these stuff havnet u guys heard of a thing called a Optical mouse??? no roller ball and can be used forever without the hassle of cleaning BALLS!!!!
This worked perfectly for me, thanks for the vid, saved me the price of a new mouse. Tons of gunk around the rollers solved the problem of not being able to scroll down.
Look at the picture in the description. It shows where the original glue points on the mouse are. Cut gently at all of those points many times; if you try to press hard, there's a good chance you'll cut yourself. I nearly did that many times. It may also help to pry with a jeweler's screwdriver, but you risk breaking the ring. It took me nearly half an hour to get the first one, but only about 15 minutes to get the rest.
forget it guys, just buy one at a store that accepts returns in 15 days cash back and swap the box, i never did this but i hear everyone is now thanks to apple products.
Someone told me to buy one at a store that you can return anything no questions asked, replace the new one with your apple crappy mouse and its done. nothing will fix this better.
Someone told me to buy one at a store that you can return anything no questions asked, replace the new one with your apple crappy mouse and its done. nothing will fix this better.
This saved me from having to replace my beloved Mighty Mouse. Thank you!
Works like new!
cnetheri 2 months ago
Symptoms: Down-scroll iffy; alcohol clean --> "Dashboard" popup on any click. Surgery time!
Mousework: Bottom ring, index finger side never released. Nicked extl.insulated wire. Plan-B = rotate all around ring to access ball. Hemostat helped.
ReSeal: (Avoid superglue) W/o rubber cement, so tried poster putty (failed), & finally taped ring in place.
Test-->Expose failed but rest fine.
Time: ~3-hrs. but no blood. Can live without Expose for now.
Moral: Design product for maintenance!
camerond272 3 months ago
I tried this, could not reassemble it properly. :-( Aw well... Apple sure makes it more complicated to fix issues so you can go buy another one. Glue?! Com'on!
mikestr69 4 months ago
Really great. THANK YOU! Saved me another $80 on a new mouse.
jennings001 4 months ago
Thank you :-)
It now works great, once again!
bradcorban 4 months ago
Nice video - simple and easy!
Another way you can clean the mouse is to flip it over and rub the scroll ball on a piece of paper, pushing gently. Brown crap will transfer from the rollers to the paper.
The only caveat, and the reason I took mine apart, is that I pushed too hard too many times and bent the small sensor that detects if you have pushed the ball, seen at 5:17 as a little metal piece under the ball. Popped the mouse open, pried the metal back up, and the mouse is good as new.
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billgutsky 4 months ago
Be sure to get the microscopic lint that wraps around the axles of the scroll ball rollers, might need a magnifying glass.
binnsh 7 months ago
How did that dog hair get in there???
binnsh 7 months ago
Thank You! Happy mighty mouse now!
binnsh 7 months ago
Great but the problem with my Mmouse is that the cable has unsheathed at the mouse connection point exposing the wires. Now it seems they are gradually pulling out, losing their connections and so the mouse function is getting "spotty. It seems there should be a simple fix to re-anchor the wires. Is there?
NYFMA 9 months ago
One thing you did miss is that the ribbon cables (at least in mine) use "zero insertion force" connectors - there's a little latch that you pull up before replacing the ribbon cables, then you just put the ribbons in place (no force required) and push the latch back down. You're much less likely to bend/break the ribbon cables if you use the ZIF connector as intended rather that just forcing in the ribbons...
williamhtrice 10 months ago
Brilliant video, thanks! I just successfully repaired my dad's scroll ball - now good as new. Took me 15 minutes.
williamhtrice 10 months ago
i'm about to break mine getting it opened
Aimtanawat 1 year ago
As soon as the rollers fell out, I was ready to throw it all out and buy another one. Your video saved me some money. Thanks! (Works on wireless Mighty Mouse, too.)
FrictionControl 1 year ago
Excellent instructions! Mine is like new again :-)
If you place your thumb nail into the gap created as you prise the ring off, it is easier and takes less force. I re-assembled mine with four thin strips of adhesive tape to hold the ring in place so the next time it will be easier.
oldamigan1 1 year ago
Great help. Thanks! I decided to use Quake Hold to affix the ring back to the mouse so it will be easier to disassemble next time I need to clean the ball assembly. It remains to be seen if this solution works.
dwkingfilm 1 year ago
Awesome - I followed along in real time, using a staple remover and a steak knife for tools (I couldn't pause the video b/c I had already unplugged the offending mouse). 100% repaired. What a time saver! Thanks for posting this.
DasKenmoreHaus 1 year ago
The problem is you're doing it with a brand new mouse. If you're like me and have an ancient one the outer ring will come right off with your bare hands.
RICHUNCLEPENNYBAGS77 1 year ago
I did it and works a little better, not great. The main problem is that now a frying sound comes fom the inside of the mouse!
tereynolds8605 1 year ago
Great help! worked like a charm.
belingay 1 year ago
Thanx a lot for the video. Keep up the good work!
igorskalkin 1 year ago
Cutting the collar loose took a while but everything else was a breeze. It fixed the scrolling problem that I couldn't fix with other methods. As much as I love Apple products I have wonder why they didn't design the Mighty Mouse to be disassembled. After cleaning, my 3 year-old mouse feels and performs like it's brand new.
beaverstudio 1 year ago
Damn, I just cut myself pretty badly :D
Alsterpiraten 1 year ago
thanks a lot !!!
briefcore 2 years ago
thanks a lot, really helped me out.
unrealmode 2 years ago
Thank you for the info..But for now the easy way is working with my mouse. Where you flip the mouse on a piece of paper and press and roll. The hair and dirt did come out. But I'm not sure how long it will last. I may have to do this at some point.
JimiHenbricks 2 years ago
works like a charm after following instructions. although the grey ring was a biatch to remove. thanks!
esanchez71 2 years ago 2
instead of super glue use strong and flexible glue.. its like rubber but holds plastic together strongly...
AaronBalitskyz 2 years ago
thankyou for this video.... just did it a few minutes ago.....putting it back together was the part that really helped...
AaronBalitskyz 2 years ago
apple makes their products almost impossible to open... there is always a way.
AaronBalitskyz 2 years ago
Sorry my language: It's not good to disassembly because, after remove first ring it is impossible to re-assembly. Break first ring.
luzzoteam 2 years ago
thank you ~! it is very useful
KevinateC 2 years ago
Thanks for the video. I was lucky, mine went a lot longer before jamming than most, but it finally hung up, and no amount of external cleaning would help. Aside from a few small scratches on the lower part of the mouse, everything is good as new, the ball is responsive in all directions!
Twiggrav 2 years ago
I appreciate the video that you made for this procedure.
There are a lot of people like myself that have had numerous problems with the tracking ball.
Haibo1 2 years ago
Thnx a lot. I can do it.
earthnim 2 years ago
well done mate,very clear and audible instructions,i havent tried it yet. but i know everything will go smooth coz of your video thanx::):):)
chrism356 2 years ago
Apple should of made this easier to do!!!
murfreebear 2 years ago
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jpdemers 2 years ago
Strong work....Like new again
sheenaklien 2 years ago
Thanx for the vid!
wolfteamstudios 2 years ago
Very nice tutorial. You have left nothing to be extrapolated from your instructions. This is the way a tutorial should go!
capper308 2 years ago
Just fixed my mouse with this. Thank you!
somemacguy 2 years ago
Made my frickin' day with an awesome vid and clear audible instructions. Way to go man, thanx!
romwar2 2 years ago
Wow, I thought I had heard that this was almost impossible to pull off but your how-to video made it easy. I was done in 10 minutes and the mouse works like new. Thanks!
toddbronco2 2 years ago
My freaking mouse is working as it's supposed to be now but snapping off the gray oval line under the mouse is superglueing it back in makes me feel like it is not a *virgin* mouse any more :) I was blaming apple while disassemling the mouse that why the heck didn't they make it easier to clean the damned mouse. Many thanks to your great howto video.
khaister101 2 years ago
isev94 2 years ago
the helper is c'nadi'n -- anyway, thax for the advice clip
phoebus1966 2 years ago
hey awesome video my mouse works great
jshamiyeh 2 years ago
Awesome video! Mighty mouse feels like new. I used spray adhesive on the grey ring instead of super glue so that I can easily pull it off again. It's bound to collect crud a little easier with the spray adhesive, but that way if the scroll wheel gets nasty I can always repeat this process.
atchius 2 years ago
microsoft scam mac dudes!
creativefikker 2 years ago
I just use a Qtip to put some rubbing alcohol on the scroll ball, and roll it around with the Qtip. Works every time.
maskedscientist 2 years ago
Thanks. just did my mouse. Works great now.
by the way...the wireless mighty mouse insides are a little different. but still easy to do.
justondean 2 years ago
Great step by step video... works the same for the wireless mighty mouse as well... I love my mighty mouse again...
Rooter33 2 years ago
Great step by step... it is the same for the wireless mighty mouse too... i love my mighty mouse again! Thanks!
Rooter33 2 years ago
Really great step by step. I thought I'd go crazy. Was apprehensive about tearing apart my mouse but it went really smooth. Thanks! GREAT VIDEO!
blueflattop 2 years ago
really great guide. thanks
uberstevejapan 3 years ago
You're a legend, sir!
luposlues 3 years ago
I would only add that mack Tack also works in place of super glue if you're a design student and don't have any glue that works on plastic. Just don't layer it too much or you'll lose clicking
luposlues 3 years ago
Is it me or is apple product not designed to last. Look at everything they make that can be taken with you. Especially their new laptops. hummmmmmmmmm (i have macbook Pro (unibody))
maxwellmovies 3 years ago
finally, i can scroll again. cheers
neematas 3 years ago
thanks thats what i thought was wrong, but my mouse still dosent scroll up. any clue what that could be
still thanks
jj1oo2ee3 3 years ago
got it, thanks
jj1oo2ee3 3 years ago
Para el inalambrico es el mismo proceso??
Its the same for the inalambric mouse??
Thanks
Urk0ZzZ 3 years ago
hola, por supuesto, que es el mismo proceso, sólo que no tiene el cable de usb, pero tienes que mirarlo bien, y las conexiones, la pieza electrónica de la bola es la misma que ves el video, y el cable verde a mi entender seguramente, pero miralo bien.
nenotecnia 3 years ago
Otra cosa, cuando quitas el plastico que sale al desmontarlo pues al montarlo en vez de un celo que queda feísimo y pegajoso, yo le he aplicado una cola (las que se usa para pegar la madera) echas una gota en un papel que no valga, coges un clip pringas y gota a gota en las zonas donde se ven que se ensablan, lo pegas con un celo esperas entre 15 y 30 minutos, quitas el celo, y ya tienes el raton como si no le ha pasado nada. Saludos. Y siento que no lo traduzca en Ingles, que aprendan.
nenotecnia 3 years ago
thanks alot!! worked perfekt..
pwyschafski 3 years ago
AWESOME!!! Thanks for this usbcd360! Worked like a champ.
haygun83 3 years ago
Thanks a lot bro, the video really helped
raziel40 3 years ago
Great tutorial, thanks a lot pal...
raulprima 3 years ago
This worked perfectly. Thanks.
killerdude992000 3 years ago
Nice tutorial :D Need to buy screwdrivers tho o_o
xMisaxxxNamikox 3 years ago
nice dude.. thanks man. worked great!
sl9guitar 3 years ago
AWESOME!! Works smoothly! Thanks so much dude for this great tutorial!
mpez666 3 years ago
Don't do this!!!
You have a few chances to ruin your mouse...
Rub your ball with an alcoholized towel (to clean your glasses)
It dissolves all the dirt stucked inside. So rub the ball firmly with it for about 1min and your scroll ball will be like new..
Believe me; I did once open my mouse to clean it ...way too long and painfull...
GIVE IT A TRY...
pmyjo 3 years ago
Great and extremely useful video, thanks a lot! I was going to buy a new Mighty Mouse, so you saved me both money and time, thanks again!
alexsvet007 3 years ago
thanks for taking the time to make this very simple but effective video , the best way would be to have clean hands before using the mouse , but thanks again for your support to the average mac user .
jasprod 3 years ago
I was having trouble with step-one so I tried the simpler minimal techniques on the other sites.
Rubbing upside down on a napkin with Windex fixed it (for now).
Iridium43 3 years ago
thanks for this, great explanation, you wouldn't believe how dirty that stupid roller was! brand new condition again.. can't believe i went so long without proper scrolling function!
This took about 10 minutes with no experience to complete for anyone reading these comments
Maxmcl 3 years ago
awesome video. very detailed and thorough. my MM is back to perfect!
sq4you 3 years ago
Thank you! :)
rosnovsky 3 years ago
Thanks. This helped a lot!
saxmangeoff 3 years ago
Dude, seriously...excellent video - great detail. I still broke mine taking it apart. ;-)
Cheeseboy5 3 years ago
before folks go taking the mouse apart, I'd suggest you get some kitchen roll/paper and spray on some anti-grease spray you'd use for cleaning kitchen worktops and the like. Then work it into the ball for a minute, dry it off with some fresh kitchen paper and hey presto, you'll be up and working again. Try this before taking apart as it worked for me. Cheers.
Oracle2803 3 years ago
Excellent!! Thank you it works like a charm now!
idlewilde 3 years ago
Thaaaaaankk you!!!
It works great!! After a couple weeks no scrolling down.. It's just GREAT!
xafke 3 years ago
Thanks a lot! I don't have a Mighty Mouse yet, but I'll get one soon. I've already bookmarked your video because I'm sure I#m gonna watch it several times in the future.
computerschreck 3 years ago
i have mine now, but why don't people just blow compressed air into it until it works again. The air won't hurt the electronics at all, but probably swirl around in there as you moved the scroll ball with your thumb etc... until it swooshed all the dirt away from the contact points.
rayrevalee 3 years ago
good God, I am using my brand new wired version, and i had already told myself, "keep new apple keyboard dusted, keep mighty mouse scroll ball clean... don't eat greasy foods etc..." i am going to do that because this looks like a bitch. I love Apple design, but it seems like they are going for too much style over functionality sometimes.
rayrevalee 3 years ago
Fantastic! Worked for my Wireless Mighty Mouse, too. The only exception was that it didn't have a wide swing on the hinge; it only had a little more swing than it did to begin with. In any case, incredibly useful, thanks!
ironiridis 3 years ago
This worked perfectly for me. I was way out of my comfort zone to even attempt this. But when I was standing in my local Apple Store looking at a $49.00 price tag for a new wired Mighty Mouse, I got desperate ... and creative. So I went to one of the many iMacs in the Store, Googled a bit, found this video tutorial and thought, "It's worth a try." Went home, rescued the discarded Mighty Mouse out of the small trash can near my desk. Thanks SO much. If I can do it, anyone can do it.
brightav 3 years ago
You did well to get apart and back together mate, but there is a much simpler way to get it to work. Get a clean piece of paper, tip your mouse upside down and rub the ball on the paper vigorously until all the garbage comes out. It really works. Give it a go.
FrozenGonad 3 years ago
I just did this and it worked great, thanks. I took a pad of paper, flipped to a clean sheet, faced the ball towards the paper, pushed down fairly hard, and began rolling the mouse in big circles and zig-zags. Stuff came out and not it works great. Thanks again.
TheFiggRig 2 years ago 2
Man! glad I scrolled down and Read your post (TheFiggRig) worked like a champ! Thanks!
joellerpotts 2 years ago
mega bumpz to this comment. that worked in 30 seconds
fornello123 2 years ago
I can't get that darn ring back on... What did I do wrong?
orangeguy81 3 years ago
i think when you have to take the ring off... you have to break the ring... so you need to put it back on with super glue
footballla911 3 years ago
Basically, your video suggests that apple fucked up.
chookter1 3 years ago
Apparently, this is a different version to mine. I now have one ugly hacked up mouse. Though it still works, I'm going to get a new mouse. NOT a mighty mouse either, since I've been unhappy with it since day dot.
xenepp 3 years ago
Thanks a lot !!!
I fixed it with your help.
comsat6666extraevil 3 years ago
Very good instructions! Thank you! It is a shame that Apple designs such beautiful products but makes them so damn hard to work on. But, I guess if it was easy it wouldn't be nearly as much fun!
suicycle1200 3 years ago
Nice video man, I don't have a Mighty Mouse yet, but when I do, I'll now know how to fix it. Thanks!
marcel1421 3 years ago
Very nice video man. I followed along with it and now my scroll ball works again. Thank you so much for doing this!
andymanO6 3 years ago
You're a legend.
Thanks chief!
stevieistheman 3 years ago
Thanks Thanks Thanks!!
elmacm 3 years ago
thanks a lot for this guide! but after all i'm going to buy an „ugly", but working mouse from a third-party-manufacturer. construction and „quality" of the mights mouse are ridiculous.
stoltenhoff 3 years ago
Thanks for such a clear and simple guide. Fixed my mighty mouse first time and its back working great! Pity that the Apple Design team did not consider maintenance for this thing!
jonnyeight 4 years ago
Many Thanks! Very helpful video!!
pulp196 4 years ago
will it void the warranty
sonyboy97 4 years ago
yes, I think so, if you try to take it apart and you happen to brake it, they won't give you a new mouse,
I know though another good way of cleaning the ball(s)
just take a vacumcleaner and put it on the wheel , medium power and go :)
you may wana use a piece of papaer or something to make it easier to aim on just the ball , a little pain in the ass to set up everything but it works great :)
arren94 4 years ago
omg i can scroll up now.
thanks for the video. very helpful!
jask0 4 years ago
Fixed my mouse in 15 min - thanks.
sixdefault 4 years ago
thanks for the video...its very helpful.i was able to fix my mouse (scrolling problem) in less than 15 mins after watching this instruction and made me confident to do it. but i think i have to buy a glue to put back the bottom part. also i added 2g ram to my imac g5 for $63 and it works! youtube is great for do it yourself help. Cheers!!!
roltab 4 years ago
GREAT video.... Thanks for taking the time to make it ! I followed it to the letter, and my MM is like new ! Apple should REALLY change the way it is made, so as to be a little more user friendly when this needs done.... Mine has been having "Issues" with scrolling after only 7 weeks of use...
brctom1 4 years ago
I opened , cleaned and now is scrolling like new!, but is impossible to put back properly the grey ring ... my mouse is now in the trash...
acaraf 4 years ago
It is possible - just gently cut/file the glue down and re-glue it. My baby son dropped my wireless mighty mouse (apparently mommy wasn't supervising him) and the circuit board got bumped off its clip, so I had to open mine up and just push the circuit board back down. While I was at it, I did clean the scroll ball. The wireless MM is very similar to the wired MM with regards to taking off the ring and pulling it apart.
theanimaster 4 years ago
nice one illuminatika
ill try it too
TheMauMaus 4 years ago
Thank you very much, worked really fine for me :D
Yil2201 4 years ago
Worked like a charm, but not a good endorsement of apple design - having to pry that ring off and glue it back on is a real pain.
Thanks!
coljac 4 years ago
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why do ppl still bother with these stuff havnet u guys heard of a thing called a Optical mouse??? no roller ball and can be used forever without the hassle of cleaning BALLS!!!!
Life4music 4 years ago
This worked perfectly for me, thanks for the vid, saved me the price of a new mouse. Tons of gunk around the rollers solved the problem of not being able to scroll down.
SabreD423 4 years ago
mate you shouldve mentioned just how difficult it is to get the grey bit off in the first place. otherwise, nice vid ;)
twochoicestom 4 years ago
Look at the picture in the description. It shows where the original glue points on the mouse are. Cut gently at all of those points many times; if you try to press hard, there's a good chance you'll cut yourself. I nearly did that many times. It may also help to pry with a jeweler's screwdriver, but you risk breaking the ring. It took me nearly half an hour to get the first one, but only about 15 minutes to get the rest.
usbcd360 4 years ago
i can't get the mouse apart if i press hard will the grey disk around the bottom smash i only had the mouse a few months
Rjnicko 4 years ago
Yeah dos!!! right on man... isn't might mouse the name of a cartoon thing?
lastditcheffortforno 4 years ago
forget it guys, just buy one at a store that accepts returns in 15 days cash back and swap the box, i never did this but i hear everyone is now thanks to apple products.
illuminatika 4 years ago
Someone told me to buy one at a store that you can return anything no questions asked, replace the new one with your apple crappy mouse and its done. nothing will fix this better.
illuminatika 4 years ago
Someone told me to buy one at a store that you can return anything no questions asked, replace the new one with your apple crappy mouse and its done. nothing will fix this better.
TheMauMaus 4 years ago