I've been using the same mouse for about 3-4 years, and recently, the scroll wheel has started malfunctioning. When I scroll up, it usually works, but randomly it jolts down. The same happens when I scroll down; it sometimes jumps up unexpectedly. I've tried it on different computers, and the problem continues, so I'm pretty sure it's not a software issue. Does anyone have any idea what might be wrong or if there's a way to fix it?
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It sounds like the rotary encoder for the scroll wheel might be failing. You could try cleaning it with isopropyl alcohol (IPA) to see if that helps. Just apply a little bit to the area around the wheel and see if it improves the scrolling functionality.
How do I actually clean it with IPA? Any specific steps?