- I hate electronics especially mice covered in that grippy rubber that we all know eventually turns into a sticky mess. Here is how to remove it.
- Above pictured is an original Razer Orochi bluetooth gaming mouse. It still works fine but the entire surface was a sticky mess.
- You will need:
- Some finger/toe brushes. I guess a toothbrush would work too
- Goo Gone Adhesive Remover
- Baking Soda
- Isopropyl Alcohol - I used 70% but I'm sure higher would work fine.
- Gloves
- Rags, paper towels.
- Add just a little water to some baking soda until it has a consistency of toothpaste.
- Start with some goo gone. Spray 2-3 times on a folded paper towel. Thoroughly wipe the sticky rubbery surface. Scrub it with the brush vigorously.
- Next, dip your brush into the baking soda paste and scrub the surface again.
- Finally, wet a folded paper towel with the alcohol and remove all the remaining rubber.
- Repeat everything again as many times as need to completely remove all the rubber. Usually twice should be enough.
- In the above picture I scrubbed really hard with the alcohol and removed some of the plastic I think but the point is the mouse is nice and smooth now and still works great.
- Isopropyl Alcohol can be absorbed through the skin so gloves would be a good idea.
- I just got nostalgic and decided to get all my handhelds together for a group photo. Most are in great condition with screen protectors and cases so no scratches.
- I thought I still had my MicroVision but I'm having issues locating it. I'll update if I find it.
- Top row (left to right)
- Game Boy
- Game Boy Pocket
- Game Boy Color
- Game Boy Advance
- Game Boy Advance SP
- Game Boy Micro
- Second Row
- Nintendo DS
- Nintendo DS Lite
- Nintendo DSi
- Nintendo 3DS
- Nintendo 3DS XL with Circle Pad Pro
- Third Row
- Sega Nomad with the battery pack that clips on the back holding 6XAA
- Game Gear with the TV tuner adapter, Sega Master System adapter, and magnification lens
- PSP
- PS Vita
- Bottom Row
