Cleaning Mighty Mouse?

Not sure the best place for this...
Scroll wheel stopped working - any ideas how to dismantle and clean?
Thanks

Hi, RDH and Richard —
I don't have a Mighty Mouse, so I'm posting references that I hope you'll find useful.
There has been discussion on this specific problem elsewhere in Apple Discussions. For example, I think you'll appreciate a few of the suggestions posted in these threads from the Bluetooth Keyboard/Mouse forum:
• Mighty Mouse Cleaning
• Mighty Mouse - Can't scroll up
• Where is the support forum for Mighty Mouse?
There seems to be something less than consensus, with "fixes" including:
   (a) Following something like the "official instructions" that Richard posted (with a bit more oomph)
   (b) Using compressed air
   (c) Exchanging problem mouse for a new Mighty Mouse.
   (d) Disassembly and cleaning = an interesting but rare alternative, discussed by "kaon" toward the bottom of the 1st linked thread...
Here is an older site about "Opening and Repairing an Apple Pro Mouse" — which is, of course, a different endeavor; but...
In bygone years before I went optical then Bluetooth, I used to use disassembly, QTips and rubbing alcohol — and it worked well, though 'twas far from the official line.
I hope this helps!
Dean
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