How do you stop a mouse squeaking?

I know, it sounds like a joke but my mouse squeaks. When I click, it often squeaks or groans. Still works, but the noise is irritating. Anyone got any solutions?
It's the standard Apple one I got with my iMac G5 in 2005, Model M5769.
Machine Name: iMac G5
Machine Model: PowerMac8,2
CPU Type: PowerPC G5 (3.1)
Number Of CPUs: 1
CPU Speed: 2 GHz
L2 Cache (per CPU): 512 KB
Memory: 512 MB
Bus Speed: 667 MHz
Boot ROM Version: 5.2.5f1

Your mouse might simply be dirty. I don't remember which mouse came with the 2005 Macs, but if it's a Mighty Mouse, use a clean lint-free cloth lightly moistened with water. Wipe the ball and the surrounding area, making sure to rotate the ball itself to ensure complete coverage. If the scrolling feels rough or if the scroll ball isn't scrolling up, down, or side-to-side, hold the mouse upside-down and roll the ball vigorously while cleaning it to help dislodge any particles that may have collected on the internal hardware.
If it's the two button one, I think you can open it by separating the top and bottom carefully and then clean it from the inside

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