I've been using my Zowie EC1-eVo for quite a while already (around 2.5 years). I've never had any serious issues with it, only a minor one: occasionally my mouse 4 registered two clicks instead of just one. It wasn't a big deal, just sometimes it made me go 2 pages back in my browser. Recently, I noticed the same issue with mouse 1 (and I think it's not happening with mouse 4 anymore). It's still honestly not that big of a deal but sometimes it's annoying. I also feel like it occasionally cancels Demo's sticky charging, but that's the only in-game issue I could notice so far.
I wonder if there's anything that could fix that (except buying a new mouse) if this issue gets worse.
Mouse double-clicking issue
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I've been using my Zowie EC1-eVo for quite a while already (around 2.5 years). I've never had any [i]serious[/i] issues with it, only a minor one: occasionally my mouse 4 registered two clicks instead of just one. It wasn't a big deal, just sometimes it made me go 2 pages back in my browser. Recently, I noticed the same issue with mouse 1 (and I think it's not happening with mouse 4 anymore). It's still honestly not that big of a deal but sometimes it's annoying. I also feel like it occasionally cancels Demo's sticky charging, but that's the only in-game issue I could notice so far.
I wonder if there's anything that could fix that (except buying a new mouse) if this issue gets worse.
I wonder if there's anything that could fix that (except buying a new mouse) if this issue gets worse.
I'd just make a ticket with zowie and ask for a replacement, I know that logi will replace any faulty mice if you have proof of purchase and the mouse to return
I'd just make a ticket with zowie and ask for a replacement, I know that logi will replace any faulty mice if you have proof of purchase and the mouse to return
PyxelizeI'd just make a ticket with zowie and ask for a replacement, I know that logi will replace any faulty mice if you have proof of purchase and the mouse to return
The warranty period is only 1 year and it's already expired.
[quote=Pyxelize]I'd just make a ticket with zowie and ask for a replacement, I know that logi will replace any faulty mice if you have proof of purchase and the mouse to return[/quote]
The warranty period is only 1 year and it's already expired.
The warranty period is only 1 year and it's already expired.
shorasPyxelizeI'd just make a ticket with zowie and ask for a replacement, I know that logi will replace any faulty mice if you have proof of purchase and the mouse to returnThe warranty period is only 1 year and it's already expired.
shoot idunno then, if it bothers you a reasonable amount you could just buy a new one
[quote=shoras][quote=Pyxelize]I'd just make a ticket with zowie and ask for a replacement, I know that logi will replace any faulty mice if you have proof of purchase and the mouse to return[/quote]
The warranty period is only 1 year and it's already expired.[/quote]
shoot idunno then, if it bothers you a reasonable amount you could just buy a new one
The warranty period is only 1 year and it's already expired.[/quote]
shoot idunno then, if it bothers you a reasonable amount you could just buy a new one
The most likely thing that has happened is that the contact is dirty. It's not hard to fix depending on what you've got on hand. There's no reason to worry about getting a new mouse.
Step 1. Take apart the mouse without breaking it - there should be plenty of videos on youtube that tell you how to do this - you may also have the manual for the mouse still which will also tell you how to take apart your specific model.
Step 2. Locate the contact - it typically looks like a little white grain of rice. The "plunger" piece on the top of the mouse casing should likewise show you about where it's hitting which will help you find the contact.
Step 3. Make sure it's not the plunger that's dirty - sometimes random bits of biological gunk can get stuck to the sides/end of the plunger and will make it sticky - and as such it'll cause the contact to trigger multiple times. So cleaning with a wet-wipe or mildly damp cloth should be enough for that.
Step 4. Having located the contact, clean it you have some options here based on what you have available I'll go from fanciest to least fanciest:
1. Contact cleaner - you can find it at any electronics store or also some music shops that deal in electric instruments. It should look like an aerosol can, sometimes with a brush on the end. It's usually not that expensive, but can sometimes be hard to find, and it doesn't have a lot of other uses.
2. Compressed air. Pretty common for computer cleaning, just put the blowy bit directly on the contact and spray for a good long while all around and on the contact. You could also use a standard air compressor with blowing tool to accomplish the same thing.
3. A straw. Be ABSOLUTELY certain that you don't have a bunch of saliva in your mouth when you do this, but put the drinking straw over the contact and blow several times all around the contact.
That should solve your double clicking problem.
It's also a good idea to clean the whole mouse in general - my guess is that mouse 4 got bad because those buttons tend to get *really* dirty and so it's contact prolly had trouble first, and then over 2+ years of additional use the main M1 contact got dirty. It shouldn't be a big problem. Most mice can last for *ages* as long as you know the tricks to fix them and you don't spill any liquids on them lol. I've had my trusty Death Adder since 2010 and it still works like day 1 (although I've had to mess with it a bunch) lol.
The most likely thing that has happened is that the contact is dirty. It's not hard to fix depending on what you've got on hand. There's no reason to worry about getting a new mouse.
Step 1. Take apart the mouse without breaking it - there should be plenty of videos on youtube that tell you how to do this - you may also have the manual for the mouse still which will also tell you how to take apart your specific model.
Step 2. Locate the contact - it typically looks like a little white grain of rice. The "plunger" piece on the top of the mouse casing should likewise show you about where it's hitting which will help you find the contact.
Step 3. Make sure it's not the plunger that's dirty - sometimes random bits of biological gunk can get stuck to the sides/end of the plunger and will make it sticky - and as such it'll cause the contact to trigger multiple times. So cleaning with a wet-wipe or mildly damp cloth should be enough for that.
Step 4. Having located the contact, clean it you have some options here based on what you have available I'll go from fanciest to least fanciest:
1. Contact cleaner - you can find it at any electronics store or also some music shops that deal in electric instruments. It should look like an aerosol can, sometimes with a brush on the end. It's usually not that expensive, but can sometimes be hard to find, and it doesn't have a lot of other uses.
2. Compressed air. Pretty common for computer cleaning, just put the blowy bit directly on the contact and spray for a good long while all around and on the contact. You could also use a standard air compressor with blowing tool to accomplish the same thing.
3. A straw. Be ABSOLUTELY certain that you don't have a bunch of saliva in your mouth when you do this, but put the drinking straw over the contact and blow several times all around the contact.
That should solve your double clicking problem.
It's also a good idea to clean the whole mouse in general - my guess is that mouse 4 got bad because those buttons tend to get *really* dirty and so it's contact prolly had trouble first, and then over 2+ years of additional use the main M1 contact got dirty. It shouldn't be a big problem. Most mice can last for *ages* as long as you know the tricks to fix them and you don't spill any liquids on them lol. I've had my trusty Death Adder since 2010 and it still works like day 1 (although I've had to mess with it a bunch) lol.
Step 1. Take apart the mouse without breaking it - there should be plenty of videos on youtube that tell you how to do this - you may also have the manual for the mouse still which will also tell you how to take apart your specific model.
Step 2. Locate the contact - it typically looks like a little white grain of rice. The "plunger" piece on the top of the mouse casing should likewise show you about where it's hitting which will help you find the contact.
Step 3. Make sure it's not the plunger that's dirty - sometimes random bits of biological gunk can get stuck to the sides/end of the plunger and will make it sticky - and as such it'll cause the contact to trigger multiple times. So cleaning with a wet-wipe or mildly damp cloth should be enough for that.
Step 4. Having located the contact, clean it you have some options here based on what you have available I'll go from fanciest to least fanciest:
1. Contact cleaner - you can find it at any electronics store or also some music shops that deal in electric instruments. It should look like an aerosol can, sometimes with a brush on the end. It's usually not that expensive, but can sometimes be hard to find, and it doesn't have a lot of other uses.
2. Compressed air. Pretty common for computer cleaning, just put the blowy bit directly on the contact and spray for a good long while all around and on the contact. You could also use a standard air compressor with blowing tool to accomplish the same thing.
3. A straw. Be ABSOLUTELY certain that you don't have a bunch of saliva in your mouth when you do this, but put the drinking straw over the contact and blow several times all around the contact.
That should solve your double clicking problem.
It's also a good idea to clean the whole mouse in general - my guess is that mouse 4 got bad because those buttons tend to get *really* dirty and so it's contact prolly had trouble first, and then over 2+ years of additional use the main M1 contact got dirty. It shouldn't be a big problem. Most mice can last for *ages* as long as you know the tricks to fix them and you don't spill any liquids on them lol. I've had my trusty Death Adder since 2010 and it still works like day 1 (although I've had to mess with it a bunch) lol.
you can also use a little olive oil or vegetable oil and dab the switch
you can also use a little olive oil or vegetable oil and dab the switch
Thanks Marxist, will try some day later when I'd have time.
I found a screenshot of an opened up EC1 and started wondering what exactly I need to do to open the plungers up. Do I just take them off or something?
Thanks Marxist, will try some day later when I'd have time.
I found a [url=http://i.imgur.com/8xPzwiY.jpg]screenshot[/url] of an opened up EC1 and started wondering what exactly I need to do to open the plungers up. Do I just take them off or something?
I found a [url=http://i.imgur.com/8xPzwiY.jpg]screenshot[/url] of an opened up EC1 and started wondering what exactly I need to do to open the plungers up. Do I just take them off or something?
No, that's what you'll want to clean/blown on - no need to try to remove them. I meant the plunger on the top of the mouse case (usually they're big, long, clear plastic pieces attached to the top of the mouse).
No, that's what you'll want to clean/blown on - no need to try to remove them. I meant the plunger on the top of the mouse case (usually they're big, long, clear plastic pieces attached to the top of the mouse).
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