sticky mousepad key

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by bobothebionicmonkey, Nov 3, 2010.

  1. bobothebionicmonkey

    bobothebionicmonkey Private First Class

    Hey guys. My sister's laptops mouse pad left button is sticking. Is there a way to safely get it to stop sticking?

    I figured if anyone would be able to help, you guys could.

    Thanks.
     
  2. Caliban

    Caliban I don't need no steenkin' title!

    Greetings, bobothebionicmonkey.

    I'm assuming you're referring to the built-in touchpad keys.
    The only way I can think of is to dismantle the machine, unfortunately.
    You might check if there are any manuals available for that model, which may show the proper technique for disassembly.
    If you can get to the mechanics on the underside of the touchpad, you may be able to use contact cleaner to free the mechanism.
     
  3. bobothebionicmonkey

    bobothebionicmonkey Private First Class

    Thanks for the response. That is pretty much what I thought. My sister was just hoping there would be a more "non-Invasive" way of doing it.

    Thanks again.
     

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