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where to get replacement PS2 mouse, or cables
Got a scroll mouse with thumb button, which calls up magnifier.
from constant flexing, the cable is getting verrrry thin and causes the Win98 system to hang as the keyboard and mouse lock up. Solution replace mouse with good one, or replace [means rewire] with good mouse cable. Sadly, I've gone through the box of mice I have and now need some more. Where to get PS2 mice? URL? note someone recommended doing this in software with any type mouse, but am not allowed to touch the system, only replace the hardware. |
CCFL
I thought I was good at finding parts; alas I am having a difficult time
finding the CCFLs out of a SANYO DP42848. I have 3 bad ones. They measure 36 3/4" long by 1/8" diameter. I would have thought this an easy find. I hate to throw away a set for a light bulb. Those of you that can tell me where to get them in the UK or India; thanks but I am in the U.S. |
where to get replacement PS2 mouse, or cables
On Jul 7, 9:50*am, "Rick" wrote:
I thought I *was good at finding parts; alas I am having a difficult time finding the CCFLs out of a SANYO DP42848. *I have 3 bad ones. *They measure 36 3/4" long by 1/8" diameter. *I would have thought this an easy find. *I hate to throw away a set for a light bulb. *Those of you that can tell me where to get them in the UK or India; thanks but I am in the U.S. I still need the mice and/or cables. but, good luck with that CCFL I've got a black Thinkpad too, got wet. Jeff Lieberman, best resource |
where to get replacement PS2 mouse, or cables
On Sat, 7 Jul 2012 09:53:15 -0700 (PDT), Robert Macy
wrote: I've got a black Thinkpad too, got wet. Jeff Lieberman, best resource All Thinkpads are black. If it was just fairly clean water, just stand it on end (so the water drips off the motherboard) and let it dry for a few days. In this hot weather, it shouldn't take long. However, if it was something like soda pop, soup, or filthy water, you'll probably have to take it apart, wash everything with clean water (and a little alcohol), blow mostly dry with compressed air, and let dry for a few daze. Google for "how to fix a wet laptop". Plenty of good (and lousy) ideas. As for a replacement mouse, there are two types, PS/2 and USB. Go to your nearest Best Buy, Radio Shack, Fry's, or department store. Even the local pharamacy sells replacement mice. Avoid mice with a ball and get one that's optical. Wireless if you like spending money on batteries every few months. A USB mouse usually comes with an adapter so that it can be used with a PS/2 port. It's fairly difficult to find a brand new PS/2 mouse, so use the adapter. Photo of the adapter: http://www.chinatraderonline.com/Files/USB-Series/USB-Connectors/USB-to-PS2-Adapter-21155568810.jpg -- Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558 |
where to get replacement PS2 mouse, or cables
On Jul 7, 11:18*am, Jeff Liebermann wrote:
On Sat, 7 Jul 2012 09:53:15 -0700 (PDT), Robert Macy wrote: I've got a black Thinkpad too, got wet. Jeff Lieberman, best resource All Thinkpads are black. If it was just fairly clean water, just stand it on end (so the water drips off the motherboard) and let it dry for a few days. *In this hot weather, it shouldn't take long. *However, if it was something like soda pop, soup, or filthy water, you'll probably have to take it apart, wash everything with clean water (and a little alcohol), blow mostly dry with compressed air, and let dry for a few daze. Google for "how to fix a wet laptop". *Plenty of good (and lousy) ideas. As for a replacement mouse, there are two types, PS/2 and USB. *Go to your nearest Best Buy, Radio Shack, Fry's, or department store. *Even the local pharamacy sells replacement mice. *Avoid mice with a ball and get one that's optical. *Wireless if you like spending money on batteries every few months. *A USB mouse usually comes with an adapter so that it can be used with a PS/2 port. *It's fairly difficult to find a brand new PS/2 mouse, so use the adapter. *Photo of the adapter: http://www.chinatraderonline.com/Files/USB-Series/USB-Connectors/USB-... -- Jeff Liebermann * * 150 Felker St #D * *http://www.LearnByDestroying.com Santa Cruz CA 95060http://802.11junk.com Skype: JeffLiebermann * * AE6KS * *831-336-2558 thanks, did not know about availability everywhere now. uh, there is NO USB driver installed on THIS Win98 system and not allowed to install new SW that may ,,,, up already existing stuff. just need a bunch of cables and/or that scrolly/thumb switch type mouse. I put black eletrical tape over the scroll to disable it. Everytime got down to viewing something on the internet, the scroll would do something and then blank screen wait and wait to see what was there BEFORE the scroll action took it away! Only stores available around here are Safeway, Walgreens, Walmart.and CVS Fry's grocery a LONG way away. |
where to get replacement PS2 mouse, or cables
Robert Macy wrote:
uh, there is NO USB driver installed on THIS Win98 system and not allowed to install new SW that may ,,,, up already existing stuff. No, you don't need a USB port. The actual data sent to and from the mouse is the same for both USB and PS/2. Most USB mice (mouses?) use a chipset that detects if it is plugged into a low speed serial port (PS/2 mouse port), or a high speed serial port (USB) and works properly with it. Those mice are often sold with a small plastic adaptor that has a USB socket on one end and a PS/2 plug on the other. The adaptor is strickly electrical, all the conversion is done in the mouse. I was very plesantly surprised when a USB keyboard and mouse set I bought at Office Depot, when plugged into USB to PS/2 adaptors I already had worked perfectly. YMMV. Geoff. -- Geoffrey S. Mendelson, N3OWJ/4X1GM/KBUH7245/KBUW5379 |
where to get replacement PS2 mouse, or cables
On Jul 7, 1:49*pm, "Geoffrey S. Mendelson" wrote:
Robert Macy wrote: uh, there is NO USB driver installed on THIS Win98 system and not allowed to install new SW that may ,,,, up already existing stuff. No, you don't need a USB port. The actual data sent to and from the mouse is the same for both USB and PS/2. Most USB mice (mouses?) use a chipset that detects if it is plugged into a low speed serial port (PS/2 mouse port), or a high speed serial port (USB) and works properly with it. Those mice are often sold with a small plastic adaptor that has a USB socket on one end and a PS/2 plug on the other. The adaptor is strickly electrical, all the conversion is done in the mouse. I was very plesantly surprised when a USB keyboard and mouse set I bought at Office Depot, when plugged into USB to PS/2 adaptors I already had worked perfectly. YMMV. Geoff. -- Geoffrey S. Mendelson, *N3OWJ/4X1GM/KBUH7245/KBUW5379 Thanks for the tidbit! Office Depot?! Forgot, we have one close by. |
where to get replacement PS2 mouse, or cables
On Sat, 7 Jul 2012 13:22:39 -0700 (PDT), Robert Macy
wrote: uh, there is NO USB driver installed on THIS Win98 system and not allowed to install new SW that may ,,,, up already existing stuff. You do not need a USB driver. A USB mouse, with the adapter, looks to your computah like a PS/2 mouse. just need a bunch of cables and/or that scrolly/thumb switch type mouse. See your local recycler or thrift shop for dead mice and cannibalized parts. I probably have what you need if you're desperate. I put black eletrical tape over the scroll to disable it. Black tape is reserved for covering up the flashing 12:00 on VCR's and DVD players. Please do not misuse black tape. Everytime got down to viewing something on the internet, the scroll would do something and then blank screen wait and wait to see what was there BEFORE the scroll action took it away! Are you running Vista? Only stores available around here are Safeway, Walgreens, Walmart.and CVS All except Safeway should have mice. I know the others have overpriced mice. If you really live in such an electronics deprived area, I suggest exploring the benfits of online buying from eBay, Amazon, Tiger Direct, NewEgg, etc. How about a USB liquid mouse? https://www.google.com/search?q=usb+liquid+mouse&tbm=isch I have several. The kids really like them. Then, there's the antique Prohance Mouse, which unfortunately comes in Serial only. No PS/2 or USB. Still if you have a spare serial port, it might be kinda cool (if you can find a driver): http://llg.cubic.org/docs/prohance70.jpg Then, there's the telephone mouse: http://www.weterm.com/computer_accessories/phone_mouse.htm I also have several of those. If you saw the Star Trek IV, where Scotty tries to talk into the mouse on a Mac, you know where the idea came from. Fry's grocery a LONG way away. Not the market. The computah store. -- Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558 |
where to get replacement PS2 mouse, or cables
On Sat, 7 Jul 2012 20:49:04 +0000 (UTC), "Geoffrey S. Mendelson"
wrote: Most USB mice (mouses?) One mouse, two mice. One house, two hice? -- Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558 |
where to get replacement PS2 mouse, or cables
Robert Macy wrote: thanks, did not know about availability everywhere now. uh, there is NO USB driver installed on THIS Win98 system and not allowed to install new SW that may , up already existing stuff. just need a bunch of cables and/or that scrolly/thumb switch type mouse. I put black eletrical tape over the scroll to disable it. You may have hair and dust in the scrollwheel. I've cleaned a lot of them. You don't say where you're located, but I see lots of them at flea markets & thrift stores. Try Freecycle.org & Craigslist.com, if you have local groups. I usually have the L/R pushbutton switches fail, instead of the cable. Everytime got down to viewing something on the internet, the scroll would do something and then blank screen wait and wait to see what was there BEFORE the scroll action took it away! Only stores available around here are Safeway, Walgreens, Walmart.and CVS Fry's grocery a LONG way away. |
where to get replacement PS2 mouse, or cables
Jeff Liebermann wrote:
On Sat, 7 Jul 2012 20:49:04 +0000 (UTC), "Geoffrey S. Mendelson" wrote: Most USB mice (mouses?) One mouse, two mice. One house, two hice? "I hate meeses to pieces!" -- Mr Jinx Cheers Phil Hobbs -- Dr Philip C D Hobbs Principal Consultant ElectroOptical Innovations LLC Optics, Electro-optics, Photonics, Analog Electronics 160 North State Road #203 Briarcliff Manor NY 10510 845-480-2058 hobbs at electrooptical dot net http://electrooptical.net |
where to get replacement PS2 mouse, or cables
Jeff Liebermann wrote:
On Sat, 7 Jul 2012 20:49:04 +0000 (UTC), "Geoffrey S. Mendelson" wrote: Most USB mice (mouses?) One mouse, two mice. I thought that only applied to rodents. I have heard (and read) both. Geoff. -- Geoffrey S. Mendelson, N3OWJ/4X1GM/KBUH7245/KBUW5379 |
where to get replacement PS2 mouse, or cables
On Sun, 8 Jul 2012 03:39:03 +0000 (UTC), "Geoffrey S. Mendelson"
wrote: Jeff Liebermann wrote: On Sat, 7 Jul 2012 20:49:04 +0000 (UTC), "Geoffrey S. Mendelson" wrote: Most USB mice (mouses?) One mouse, two mice. I thought that only applied to rodents. I have heard (and read) both. I've always used mice for both but the consensus seems to that either is acceptable: http://alt-usage-english.org/excerpts/fxmouses.html http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_plural_of_%27mouse%27_on_a_computer http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/mouse So, if I have a pair of dice, is one of them a douse? -- Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558 |
where to get replacement PS2 mouse, or cables
On Jul 7, 9:27*am, Robert Macy wrote:
Got a scroll mouse with thumb button, which calls up magnifier. from constant flexing, the cable is getting verrrry thin and causes the Win98 system to hang as the keyboard and mouse lock up. Solution replace mouse with good one, or replace [means rewire] with good mouse cable. Sadly, I've gone through the box of mice I have and now need some more. Where to get PS2 mice? *URL? note someone recommended doing this in software with any type mouse, but am not allowed to touch the system, only replace the hardware. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...=1&name=PS%2f2 Any of these suitable? G² |
where to get replacement PS2 mouse, or cables
Robert Macy wrote:
Got a scroll mouse with thumb button, which calls up magnifier. from constant flexing, the cable is getting verrrry thin and causes the Win98 system to hang as the keyboard and mouse lock up. Solution replace mouse with good one, or replace [means rewire] with good mouse cable. Sadly, I've gone through the box of mice I have and now need some more. Where to get PS2 mice? URL? note someone recommended doing this in software with any type mouse, but am not allowed to touch the system, only replace the hardware. There are lots of them at thrift shops. |
where to get replacement PS2 mouse, or cables
On Saturday, July 7, 2012 12:27:57 PM UTC-4, Robert Macy wrote:
Got a scroll mouse with thumb button, which calls up magnifier. from constant flexing, the cable is getting verrrry thin and causes the Win98 system to hang as the keyboard and mouse lock up. Solution replace mouse with good one, or replace [means rewire] with good mouse cable. Sadly, I've gone through the box of mice I have and now need some more. Where to get PS2 mice? URL? note someone recommended doing this in software with any type mouse, but am not allowed to touch the system, only replace the hardware. If you can figure out the exact spot where the break in the cable is, find someone who is good at cable splicing and has the proper tools. He can splice out the bad section. Also, if You can find some high quality 6 conductor cable of a similar type, you can have the technician splice in a new piece.. Using PS2 with Win98 is very old unsupported systems. There are no updates for security or performance improvements. You are at the time where a new system is required. |
where to get replacement PS2 mouse, or cables
On Jul 8, 6:41*am, "Jerry G." wrote:
...snip... If you can figure out the exact spot where the break in the cable is, find someone who is good at cable splicing and has the proper tools. He can splice out the bad section. Also, if You can find some high quality 6 conductor cable of a similar type, you can have the technician splice in a new piece. Using PS2 with Win98 is very old unsupported systems. There are no updates for security or performance improvements. You are at the time where a new system is required. The plug is molded making connections a pain. The end that breaks [usually] is near the mouse where all the flexing occurs. I've been 'nibbling' away, shortning the cable to bypass breaks and thinning. But, the cable's too short now and I'm too tired to do that, just want a fistfull of replacement cables. Appreciate comment about 'time for new system' but ...too many reasons NOT to and not a SINGLE reason to replace. |
where to get replacement PS2 mouse, or cables
On Jul 7, 9:13*pm, wrote:
On Jul 7, 9:27*am, Robert Macy wrote: Got a scroll mouse with thumb button, which calls up magnifier. from constant flexing, the cable is getting verrrry thin and causes the Win98 system to hang as the keyboard and mouse lock up. Solution replace mouse with good one, or replace [means rewire] with good mouse cable. Sadly, I've gone through the box of mice I have and now need some more. Where to get PS2 mice? *URL? note someone recommended doing this in software with any type mouse, but am not allowed to touch the system, only replace the hardware. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...NE&N=100008652.... Any of these suitable? G² WOW! didn't even know this outlet existed. really close, so close, may just get a box of those. Thanks for the URL |
where to get replacement PS2 mouse, or cables
"Robert Macy" wrote in message ... Got a scroll mouse with thumb button, which calls up magnifier. from constant flexing, the cable is getting verrrry thin and causes the Win98 system to hang as the keyboard and mouse lock up. Solution replace mouse with good one, or replace [means rewire] with good mouse cable. Sadly, I've gone through the box of mice I have and now need some more. Where to get PS2 mice? URL? http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRAND-NEW-Fe...item2ebaa8f1fb |
where to get replacement PS2 mouse, or cables
On Jul 8, 8:58*pm, "bw" wrote:
"Robert Macy" wrote in message ... Got a scroll mouse with thumb button, which calls up magnifier. from constant flexing, the cable is getting verrrry thin and causes the Win98 system to hang as the keyboard and mouse lock up. Solution replace mouse with good one, or replace [means rewire] with good mouse cable. Sadly, I've gone through the box of mice I have and now need some more. Where to get PS2 mice? *URL? http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRAND-NEW-Fe...on-Scroll-Mous... Thanks, that could be it. can't tell looks ok the pic shows left, right, scroll, but didn't see the 3rd button. 3.49 right price. |
where to get replacement PS2 mouse, or cables
While pigtail cables aren't a mass-market item, extension cables
are. Check out http://www.pimfg.com/Product/PS-2-Keyboard-Cables for a few possibilities. Making connections inside the mouse, you might end up splicing wires, alas, at least one more time. On Sunday, July 8, 2012 6:57:08 AM UTC-7, Robert Macy wrote: The plug is molded making connections a pain. The end that breaks [usually] is near the mouse where all the flexing occurs. ... just want a fistfull of replacement cables. |
where to get replacement PS2 mouse, or cables
On Jul 16, 9:43*am, whit3rd wrote:
While pigtail cables aren't a * mass-market item, extension cables are. *Check out http://www.pimfg.com/Product/PS-2-Keyboard-Cables for a few possibilities. Making connections inside the mouse, you might end up splicing wires, alas, at least one more time. On Sunday, July 8, 2012 6:57:08 AM UTC-7, Robert Macy wrote: The plug is molded making connections a pain. The end that breaks [usually] is near the mouse where all the flexing occurs. ... just want a fistfull of replacement cables. Didn't think of that! Thansk for the URL. Prices are right in range with expectations, too. I can keep shortening the 'bad' cable and keep the extension intact. |
where to get replacement PS2 mouse, or cables
Robert Macy wrote: On Jul 16, 9:43 am, whit3rd wrote: While pigtail cables aren't a mass-market item, extension cables are. Check out http://www.pimfg.com/Product/PS-2-Keyboard-Cables for a few possibilities. Making connections inside the mouse, you might end up splicing wires, alas, at least one more time. On Sunday, July 8, 2012 6:57:08 AM UTC-7, Robert Macy wrote: The plug is molded making connections a pain. The end that breaks [usually] is near the mouse where all the flexing occurs. ... just want a fistfull of replacement cables. Didn't think of that! Thansk for the URL. Prices are right in range with expectations, too. I can keep shortening the 'bad' cable and keep the extension intact. I buy USB extensions at 'Dollar tree' stores for $1. |
where to get replacement PS2 mouse, or cables
On Jul 17, 7:48*am, "Michael A. Terrell"
wrote: Robert Macy wrote: On Jul 16, 9:43 am, whit3rd wrote: While pigtail cables aren't a * mass-market item, extension cables are. *Check out http://www.pimfg.com/Product/PS-2-Keyboard-Cables for a few possibilities. Making connections inside the mouse, you might end up splicing wires, alas, at least one more time. On Sunday, July 8, 2012 6:57:08 AM UTC-7, Robert Macy wrote: The plug is molded making connections a pain. The end that breaks [usually] is near the mouse where all the flexing occurs. ... just want a fistfull of replacement cables. Didn't think of that! *Thansk for the URL. Prices are right in range with expectations, too. I can keep shortening the 'bad' cable and keep the extension intact. * *I buy USB extensions at 'Dollar tree' stores for $1. Didn't think of that either. Guess technology is univrsal now. There's a Dollar Store nearby, I think. |
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