Need help- MX518 bottom thingy's wearing out?

Noni · 28 Apr 2006 at 11:42

Hi there,

I have a STEELPAD 4D with the shiny side up. I put cellotape to see if it would run smoother but there was no difference and it was very smooth at the start.

Now 1-2 days later it seems less smoother and if i look on the bottom of the mouse on the bits that contact the surface they look a little worn out (I've had this mouse for 1-3 months).

Is it something I should worry about? The mouse is not exactly quiet when it moves across the pad. Is there too much friction?

Thanks.

Dandle · 28 Apr 2006 at 12:01

I use teflon tape on the feet of my mouse. See if you can buy a roll of it though from a hardware store or electrical supplier maybe, rather paying for a strip(i think they call it mouse skatz or something).

Noni · 28 Apr 2006 at 12:14

Hi there,

I put celotape back on the feet and turned the mouse mat around on the rough side. Its suprisingly smooth.

Its also good on the shiny side too!

Ill have a look into telfon tape! thanks.

kinetic747 · 28 Apr 2006 at 12:30

You'll find the teflon tape on this page http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Mouse_Mats_32.html. Icemat Padsurferz, it'll work on any mat.

Noni · 28 Apr 2006 at 12:39

Thanks,

I got it from that auction site for £2 inc postage.

£7-8 inc postage :O .

Thanks for your help guys

axer · 28 Apr 2006 at 13:25

"hyperglide" replacement feet are what you want

aftershxck · 28 Apr 2006 at 17:23

^^ I agree, hyperglides are the best 'mouse feet' I've ever tried.