This is one of those things/topics that you get to answer with yes. You know that you can do this and if it doesn't survive or help you buy a new one.
Bob
Have a Inspiron 530 with the wired (P/N OJC339) wheel mouse. The scroll function of the wheel now works intermittantly, as though gunked up. Is there any SAFE way to open and clean the mechanism, is there another known issue that can be cleared, or am I just going to spring for a new one? Thanks, in advance, for any assistance. Bob C.

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