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    Best way to remove dried battery acid from wireless USB mouse?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by UCHacker11, Nov 9, 2007.

  1. UCHacker11

    UCHacker11 Notebook Consultant

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    I have a wireless USB mouse that had a battery explode in it and now it doesn't work. There is a bunch of white crystals inside, that i am assuming is the battery acid; what is the best way to get them out and hopefully salvage my mouse?
     
    UCHacker11, Nov 9, 2007
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  2. Lite

    Lite Notebook Deity

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    Smear your eye across it to remove any traces of rubbish... LOL
     
    Lite, Nov 9, 2007
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    garetjax NBR Freelance Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Try using a solution of baking soda in warm water. Use a Q-Tip to remove the white particles from the mouse being careful not to allow water to drip into the mouse itself. You only need to moisten the Q-Tip and allow the solution to soak into the battery acid that is dried up. Use a dry Q-Tip to mop up the goop that comes loose from the application of the solution.

    Good luck!
     
    garetjax, Nov 9, 2007
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