Need advice on mouse

[mrthanhnguyen]

I have the Zowei ZA13 after the Finalmouse Led problem. I like this mouse so much, but it has 1 problem. Because it is ambidextrous, there are 2 side buttons on the right which is disable by default,but my finger keep touching it and I feel uncomfortable. How to make those buttons stick in like u click it, so my finger will not touch it. Im thinking putting some glue so those 2 buttons won't pop out.

 

[Bill_Bright]

I don't think this is a good idea. To do it right, you probably would need to disassemble the mouse and glue the buttons down from the inside so you don't get any glue on the outside. And it is likely the mouse was assembled so it can not be taken apart - that is, it was snapped together and you may break retaining clips, and scratch it up if you attempt to open it.

But I still don't think that will change anything. The "travel" (the distance the buttons move when pressed) is really not very far. In other words, your fingers are still going to touch the buttons anyway.

I think you should just keep using the mouse and I suspect you will soon find you are used to it and it because the rest of the design is so comfortable, you don't even notice the buttons, or can easily ignore them.

Alternatively, you may need to look for a different mouse. And if you glue this one, you will less likely be able to sell it.

 

[Frag_Maniac]

I would not glue the buttons down. I wouldn't do anything that would cause the switches under them to stay depressed.

I'm also doubting this is a snap together mouse. It's made for gaming and typically such mice have screws under the glide feet that hold the shell together.

If you're careful taking them off, you can stick the glide feet back on. I did with my old MX500, and they stuck just fine. You want to carefully get under one corner with a sharp flat edge and gently peel it back. A single edged razor blade works nicely.

When taking it apart, take care not to dislodge the scroll wheel assembly, or at least take note of how it's parts fit. It's best to hold the mouse upright when taking it apart, and lift the back end of the shell up as you gently hold down the scroll wheel with one finger of your other hand.

After it's apart, just remove the plastic buttons that depress the switches. Before putting it back together you could put some electrical tape on the inside of the shell over the button holes. If you want to avoid dust and dirt getting stuck to the tape, just cut a smaller piece of tape slightly bigger than the button holes, and round the corners, then apply it to the center of the sticky side of the tape before you put it on the inside of the shell.

This way it will work for you, plus you can reassemble it and sell it if you get another. Make sure when you take the glides off you keep the sticky side clean and straight as possible, as well as the shell surface they apply to. Then after reapplying them, press the mouse down firmly on a smooth slick surface and move it around a bit to seat them.

 

[Jetster]

Jesus no