Mighty Mouse Troubles

The scroll ball on the mighty mouse wont scroll down, but it stil scrolls up. Does anyone else have the same problem or know how to fix it? Thanks, Ross.
17 inch intel core duo 1.83 ghz Mac OS X (10.4.7)

The scroll ball becomes dirty rather easily. I use some of my alcohol based screen wipes (though I won't use them on my screen) on the ball and just move it rapidly in all directions. That usually does the trick. Mine was actually doing the same thing about 5 minutes before I logged on tonight. I use alcohol because it evaporates quickly. You could use any type of lint free cloth.

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Mighty Mouse Trouble

All of a sudden...5 minutes ago, my bluetooth mighty mouse which I bought sometime this past fall (not long ago) has lost the ability to scroll up. This actaully happened to my neighboring dormmate next door with his wired mighty mouse. I dont know about to anyone else but to me scrollign up is very important and pretty much ruins the whole scrolign feature. I am wondering if appl eoffers any replacement with this as they do with the ipod headphones. I would hate to have to buy a new one being that im in college and have little $ and saved up to buy this one. Anyone know?
ps: sorry if this is in the wrong place...i didnt see a mouse section.

this is a really common problem. turn it upside down, scrooll by applying pressure a minute or two. this will clean the track ball, and it will work again!
it seems ridiculous but it works! it is also written in the manual.
You can also clean the ball using cotton with alcohol.

Trouble with Mighty Mouse and iMac

Something weird happened today. I moved my iMac to my fiance's home carefully packing it up in the box it came in. After unpacking and setting it back up, I got these audio "bleeps"(the noise the the computer makes when you press a button that doesn't execute anything). Problem is, this happens even when I scroll around the display. I intially thought that something was wrong with the mouse (or else a key was depressed on my keyboard-which it wasn't), so I changed to another 3rd party mouse. No bleeps coming from the iMac. So just for curiousity, I plugged the mighty mouse into my Macbook. NO NOISE. Now I'm wondering what the heck is up? Why does my iMac react to my mouse this way while my Macbook has no issues? Why does the iMac work fine with a non-Apple USB mouse? The might mouse came with the iMac and is not the wireless one. it worked fine up until this afternoon.
Any suggestions???

okay so I bought another MM at Best Buy. Brought it to my house and it worked fine with my Macbook. So i go to my fiance's house where I have set up my iMac 17". Lo and behold I STILL GET THE BLEEPS. What's more, the mouse makes a physical clicking noise- not through the computer but on the MM itself. ***??? So I start trouble shooting. I unplug all of my HDs and music peripherals. The MM still makes the clicking noise and keeps trying to execute things on the desktop even when I'm not pressing the front area. Then I get the idea to take the iMac downstairs as I recall that I used my initial MM on my Macbook in the kitchen and it worked fine. NO PROBLEMS AT ALL. So what in the **** is going on here? My MM is NOT wireless so why is it that ALL of the power outlets on the 2nd floor of my fiance's place screw with the MM?
Is there something on the iMac that I need to change in terms of power handling so it wont be so damned sensitive. mind you, this problem also occurs when using the MM and MAcbook upstairs. What gives???
I would really appreciate some clarification as to what this might be? RF noise?
I' come from many years of being a PC and chasing down problems but this has got me stumped!

Mighty mouse acting up (now there's a surprise...) Please help.

I've had this USB mouse since March 07 - so I know all about the problems, how to clean the track ball etc - and on the whole it's been okay so long as I serviced it regularly. But now it's acting up in a different way.
Today the primary (left) button wouldn't work and had instead 'become' the secondary button. So I checked the settings in System Prefs and they were all okay. I cleaned the mouse. No difference. I reset the permissions (read somewhere that is can have an effect). Still nothing. Turned off the Mac. Unplugged everything. Fired it all up again. Same problem. Fiddled around with System Prefs again and found that if I turn off the trackball button, set left button to primary and right button to secondary, I get the primary button function back again (but secondary button does not work). I can get secondary button function by Ctrl+click (like the old days).
Any ideas before I shell out 35 quid for a new one? BTW, I plugged in a seven year old Dell USB mouse and it works perfectly.
PS. Mighty Mouse is stylish and neat but has never been trouble free like most other makes. Such a shame.

Not so Mighty huh? Back to the drawing board. Perhaps someone else can help.
Carolyn

Mighty mouse scroll ball behavior

Less than a week ago, I bought a Wireless Mighty Mouse. I thought that it was having trouble scrolling right, so I took it back for a replacement. This one seems to have the same problem.
The problem seems to be that the mouse has a hard time scrolling right. To scroll up, down, or left, I only need to put the slightest pressure on the scroll ball. To scroll right, I need to press the ball about halfway down. It's not that it's a problem per se, but the user experience is just off enough to be frustrating. As a small note, the mouse makes different noises when scrolling up, down, and left, versus scrolling right. For scrolling UDL, it makes a small clicking noise. Scrolling right makes a sliding noise. When I push the ball in further and scroll right, I get the clicking noise.
As I said, I've gone through 2 mice in less than a week. I thought the first might have been a fluke. Not that I've run into two with the same "problem", (and from two different stores), I wonder what's going on. It seems like it could either be a manufacturing defect that affected a whole batch, or perhaps this is the expected behavior. I can't imagine that my fingers are so oily that they would have gummed up the ball instantly. And yes, I have tried just about every cleaning method.
So the questions are: how does your scroll ball work? How much pressure do you need? And has anybody had problems only with scrolling right?

bytecrafter - I did some searching and found out a few tips that solved the problem for me.
First, I blew compressed air into the scroll ball. I pushed down on it with my fingernail so that the air could get into the crack.
Then I used a damp, lint-free cloth to rigorously clean the scroll ball, while the mouse was upside down. Apple has a video (and instructions) of this here:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302417
Hope that helps.

Mighty Mouse Can't Scroll Down?

I am having trouble with the Wireless Bluetooth Mighty Mouse. For some odd reason the Scroll Ball will no longer scroll Down? Has anyone else had any of these problems? Does anyone know how to fix them? If so please let me know.
~Benjamin Spence
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Hmm well I have seen the first article...
I just now tried the second article I cleaned it and everything but I am still unable to scroll down...
I do not have Vertical Scrolling Disabled.
Like I said this mouse is a Hand-Me-Down from my Dad and he has gone through about 5 of them because of this problem. ALTHOUGH His doesn't clean his Apple products that much (it gets on my nerves) BUT I tried Cleaning it and I am still unable to scroll down wards...
The retail price for Mighty Mouses are?
$50.00 or $60.00 for the BlueTooth?
and $30.00 for the Wire Mighty Mouses?
I am thinking maybe I should purchase anther one and have it be MY Mighty Mouse and clean it regularly.
I am using the Mighty Mouse now and it works fine except I can scroll down but I would hate to but another because this one works very well.
I am wondering if Apple could "clean" it if I dropped it off at my local Apple store? Although I could just buy another if I did that?
But if anyone has any other ideas or any other help they could give me that would be great.
~Benjamin

Thanks for the advice - mighty mouse is actually quite mighty

so a while ago I started a thread looking for opinions on what mouse to get to replace my HORRIBLE kensington bluetooth optical pilot mouse. incidentally, DO NOT buy one of these mice. they are wrong. I had it for ages because I got it to go with my little PB 12", back then I didn't really know much about what was out there. I liked the small size, it had a good grip and felt good quality. however, it always would drop out of connection, and it was so fickle with tracking, sometimes the pointer would just jump all over the screen, other times it would hardly move at all unless you shook it. I just figured this was the tradeoff for having a wireless mouse and that one was probably just as bad as the next. plus, I wasn't using it with logic, just web browsing and email, so it wasn't really mission critical.
anyway, I didn't really do anything about replacing the mouse till now. I am currently working on a TVC, with a big production sound involving far too many tracks of vocals and so on. and trying to edit takes and just do my thing in logic with this mouse was as close to torture as I am ever going to want to come. a couple of times I nearly threw it across the studio, and I definitely did smash it on the desk a couple of times. then, I also considered plunging my head in a bucket of kerosene and lighting a match. so I figured, no let's not do that. let's get a better mouse. I was actually using the trackpad instead of the mouse out of preference, so I figured this is not a good sign, there must be something better out there by now.
so I looked around on the web, read some reviews. thought about advice I had gotten here and elsewhere. then today, after having some trouble finding a dealer that would actually let me try the mouse before buying it, I went in with my MBP and logic key and sat down to test out the wireless mighty mouse.
one thing I hadn't realised till I started reading reviews was that it is a laser mouse, not an optical one. I had no idea just how much better this meant the tracking would be. to be honest, till now I always thought I'd go with a logitech or something because I just thought I'd hate the scrollball thingy, and the size and shape of the mighty mouse always seemed like it was just about clean apple design and not ergonomics.
I still have to say that in terms of grip, I'd probably prefer one of the more sculpted logitechs or so on, also because I have big hands. but.. after using it for a while, and seeing just how many millions of times better the tracking is on this mouse than on my previous piece of sh*t kensington, I can't tell you how good it feels to actually be in control of the pointer again.. as opposed to feeling like a ******** amputee with a tourette's syndrome twitch, muscle spasms and up/down left/right dyslexia. and I apologize to any logic users who may in fact be ******** amputees with a tourette's syndrome twitch, muscle spasms and up/down left/right dyslexia. that's just the best way I could describe trying to cludge my way through logic using that RUBBISH mouse.
I also downloaded the mouse zoom preference pane because I found the maximum tracking speed in the mac mouse control panel a little too slow.
but anyway.. thanks again to everyone who suggested the mighty mouse. I honestly wasn't really considering it cos it always looked a little too design-ey and not ergonomic enough for me. but, I'm rather pleasantly surprised and no longer feeling like setting fire to my own head.
btw for anyone out there looking for a mouse.. make sure you try out the wireless one, not the wired one, because it has laser tracking as opposed to optical.. and for precision in logic for editing and manipulating miniscule knobs and faders on software synths (CS-80V leaps to mind...) it really does ease your pain.
ok I'm really just procrastinating now. back to work..

ok as I continue working with this mouse.. let me just say.. people: if you haven't used a mouse with laser tracking yet with logic, seriously, try one. the precision and accuracy of these things is alarmingly good. it's one of those didn't even know there was a problem till you tried it kind of things..
unless you are one of those people who has managed to train your brain to use a trackball or whatever, seriously, try out a mouse with laser tracking. night and day.
there are some logitechs that have it, and also the wireless mighty mouse, not the other mighty mice. that is such a stupid name.

Wireless Mighty Mouse Looses Right Click Functionality

I am using a new Wireless Mighty Mouse (about one month old) With new batteries.
Since I started using it, the (secondary) right click would stop function after repeated use. After many frustrating trouble shooting attempts, I discovered that the Right Click will work again if the mouse is left idle for about 15 - 20 minutes.
I will like to know if this is a defect that's inherent in the Mighty Mouse system, and if so, has anyone found a solution to this problem or is there a fix?
Any input would be very much appreciated
Mac G5. 2ghz DP Mac OS X (10.4.8)
Mac G5. 2ghz DP Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Unfortunately my experience suggests no. I'm on my 5th (or is it 6th?) wireless Mighty Mouse now, and they've all behaved just as you described. The latest replacement was only a week ago. I suspect the only point in replacing it further times would be to demonstrate that you've tried all you can. As far as I can tell, my only recourse at this point is convincing Apple to refund me, which is a shame because I like the scroll ball design.
I should note that I'm in Australia, in case stock has been slower to update here, but it shouldn't make a difference...
I've noticed that the problem seems to occur a lot more frequently under hot conditions - room heater on, hot hands etc. Could it still think the left button is being touched because it's warm and/or sweatier than usual?

Noisy mighty mouse click

I'm using a mighty mouse that came with my iMac in May 2008. Recently the clicking noise when I left click often becomes noisier and clunkier. Any suggestions as to what might be the trouble and solution?

Definitely.. Applecare. If you can get to a regular Apple store - you'll likely get it exchanged on location... I called in and was told up to 3 weeks (of course, that mouse died like the week after it was delivered). Local store was next day, and AppleStore was same day..
+3 weeks... and Apple expects headway in the business environment?+

Mighty Mouse Scroll Problem

I was messing around in finder moving pictures from one folder to another when my mighty mouse stopped scrolling up. It still scrolls down and side to side fine. Whats wrong? Any ideas at all?

Hi All,
I had a lot of trouble with the scroll function of my mighty mouse and I have tried all the solutions available on the discussion forums and apple support site to clean the mouse but no one has been successful.
So have try a new Technique which seems to work it is quick and efficient
The details with pictures are available at this adress:
Easy Mighty Mouse Cleaning

Mighty Mouse Scroll Issue - Application Specific

So, I just got a bluetooth Mighty Mouse and have a strange issue. I have one program where it simply won't scroll? All other programs function properly, so I have a decent connection. It's just this one database program (Panorama), which runs our business applications that won't scroll?
I already have a BT Mighty Mouse on my laptop and it works fine with this program? Any thoughts as to where to begin trouble shooting? I've tried everything I could think of and don't know what else to try.

No help huh? I have spent literally hours trying to figure this out. One solution, which I can't try is reinstalling the software for the bluetooth wireless mouse. This really ticks me off...I just ordered this machine and it arrived a couple of days ago, set it up and all is fine except for this issue. I'm going through the package shipped to me by Apple (I upgraded my keyboard and mouse to bluetooth when I configured the machine and ordered in online from apple). THERE IS NO DISK FOR THE WIRELESS KEYBOARD OR MOUSE IN THE PACKAGE!!! What the heck. Shouldn't there be? I can't seem to find the software anywhere on line, so how am I supposed to reinstall the software to see if that clears my problem? Aaaahhhh.....

Restoring function to Mighty Mouse

I once found a post here to temporarily restore vertical scrolling function to a Mighty Mouse by cleaning the scroll ball with a paper towel moistened with rubbing alcohol.
That worked for a while, but after 6 month of just working, it went to needing periodic cleaning to lately needing daily cleaning to a point where that doesn't seem to be doing the trick any more.
Anybody have a suggestion as to how to deep clean this thing? I seem to recall there once being some sort of stuff in a spray can that cleaned the potentiometer in an old analogue volume knob to fix the dead spots that would come in over time. Is there something like that available for a Mighty Mouse scroll ball?
That scroll ball can be a real spoiler, but that makes the apparent death of the function seem more frustrating and even infuriating.

Hi, I sympathize with your trouble, I had two MM's and both lost the use of their trackball's. I decided to crack them open and see what could be done. It's not so difficult to do, requires only a bit of courage, steady hands and a stanley blade. There is a good website giving full instructions but it seems to have gone, some pix though...http://www.flickr.com/photos/shirster/sets/1447737/
But basically, using a razor blade or stanley blade, the white rim can be gently prised off, from there it's a careful dismantle. The trackball is set in a small white plastic case, that can be popped open very easy. You will find the rollers are miniscule and it's no wonder they clog up. This not a very clever design, it just attracts far too much muck from our fingers. A far, far better design is to use four laser/LED's and a reflective ball, never gets clogged and works just as good. Having said that, the whole principle is right on, just not executed that good. Maybe v2 will improve things.
i wrote a full essay on cracking an MM in MacinTouch website.

Install disk 1 + wireless mighty mouse

when i re-boot using install disk 1 the process comes to a stop when it comes to the graphic showing how to put the batteries in and switch on the mighty mouse,there is just the spinning disk at the bottom of the screen.after alot of trial and error i discovered that plugging in a usb mouse makes the process carry on as normal.also i discovered that clicking repeatedly the mouse button
sometimes makes it carry on but not always.I usually have to revert to plugging in a usb mouse.I have tried the hardware test with "no trouble found" also the extended test is ok.The mouse works normally otherwise except maybe the tracking speed could be faster.I have it at max and i could do with another notch or two but thats another story.Also the range seems ok.it works normally up to 25 ft.Do you guys have the same behaviour as i do?
macpro 2.66 Mac OS X (10.4.7)

did not solve the problem with the install disk. But if you are referring to the speed of the mighty mouse i tried "steermouse" and that solves the speed issue. Lets hope apple solves this one in the next update
macpro 2.66 Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Wireless Mighty Mouse right click not responding

I was happily using Final cut Pro but noticed that the right click on the mighty mouse wasn't working. I checked my settings of the mouse and confirmed that 'secondary button' was selected, but no right click was picked up in any application.
Rebooted Mac with no effect. Switched right button to 'Expose' but that wouldn't work either.
Solution: Took batteries out of mouse and reinserted. All now resolved.

Have you shut down (powered off) the Mac and restarted since this problem occurred? Have you turned OFF Bluetooth and turned it back ON? Have you checked the strength of the two batteries in the mouse?
The buttons not working does not sound like a typical cleaning or hardware issue (although the scroll ball not scrolling is probably a cleaning issue). It may be a software problem.
First, go to System Preferences +Keyboard & Mouse+ pane Mouse tab, and make some changes to the settings of the buttons that do not work. Change them any to a different setting. See if each change takes effect. If it does, change it back to the way it was before. This will rewrite the preference settings, and hopefully get those buttons working again.
I would also do the usual general trouble-shooting actions. Run Disk Utility and use the +Repair Disk Permissions+ routine. Then restart using the reset PRAM command.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379

Wired Mighty Mouse isn't clicking some areas of the screen

I'm having some trouble with my Mighty Mouse since yesterday. The system started not responding to some clicks in most areas of the screen, such as the top menu, window titles, finder windows, desktop. The weird thing is that clicking in Dock icons works fine, as well as clicking inside a web page in Safari.
I've rebooted several times, ran the Snow Leopard 10.6.2 update, but none of these helped. :/
Do you guys know how to get around this? Next Monday I'll test this Mighty Mouse with my Mac Pro at work, I hope it's not a problem of the mouse itself, but a system problem.

I had exactly the same problem after giving my ball a super long scrub to clean it. Only the secondary click sometimes worked. Checked to cable iside, but no luck.
Then went to System Preferences as I figured the middle button was working a bit and set all buttons to Primary by selecting them with the Tab key, scrolling to my option with the up and down arrows, and confirming by pressing the Space key.
Now my mouse works as a simple one-button device, but that it OK for me. Must have damaged its brain with my ball cleaning. See how you go.

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