[CUBE] Optical Mouse failure

[Robert W. Bumala]

USB mice are cheap.  Get a new one.
Bob.

John H. Lincoln wrote:
> Has anyone on this List experienced (USB) Optical Mouse failure?
> 
> It appears that a weakening wire at the connection between the plastic 
> mouse and the mouse cable is causing the red laser to "flicker".
> 
> If I could dis-assemble the mouse, I might be able to replace the USB 
> cable. Can you point me to a link that discusses dis-assembling the USB 
> Optical Mouse?
> 
> Or is it better to throw the mouse away, and buy a new one?
> 
> Thanks in Advance.
> 


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Robert W. Bumala
Circuit Design Engineer Specialist
Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center

Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company
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