Cleaning The Mouse - IBM R/S6000 7012 300 Series Operator's Manual

Cleaning the Mouse

1. Remove the retaining ring by turning it counterclockwise, in the direction of the arrows as
shown in the following illustration.
Open Arrows
Open Slots
2. Remove the ball.
3. Inspect the ball for contaminants. Wipe it clean with a dry, lint-free cloth.
4. If the ball is dirty, wash it in warm, soapy water. Rinse and wipe the ball with a lint-free
cloth until dry.
5. Inspect the ball cavity in the mouse for foreign materials. If there are any foreign
materials, remove them.
6. Replace the ball.
7. Replace the retaining ring on the mouse and align it with the open slots in the ball cavity.
8. Turn the retaining ring clockwise until the open slots are covered and you hear the ring
snap into place.
Ball
Retaining Ring
Cavity
Using the System Unit
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