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| [title] Soften the mouse feet adhesive | |
| [* black] Flip the mouse's power switch into the ***OFF*** position, unplug any cables, and flip it over so the feet are facing up. | |
| [* icon_note] The unique shape of some mice can prevent them from laying flat. If you need to, [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/BytXBWKtJ4fUWdvr.full?pk_vid=2c78e44ba1c599721683052131449c03|lay your mouse on a soft towel|new_window=true] to prevent wobble. | |
| [* icon_note] If you're planning to reuse your existing mouse feet, note that the adhesive needs to be thoroughly heated for them to be cleanly removed. | |
| [* black] [guide|25705|Heat an iOpener|new_window=true] and apply it to each of the mouse feet for about one minute each. | |
| [* icon_note] Alternatively, you can use a [guide|157348|hair dryer|new_window=true] to soften the mouse feet adhesive. | |
| - | [* icon_caution] When using a hair dryer, don't heat the feet for more than a couple seconds at a time—anything hotter than just warm to the touch risks melting or warping the plastic lower case. |
| + | [* icon_caution] When using a hair dryer, don't heat the feet for more than a couple seconds at a time—anything hotter than ***just warm to the touch*** risks melting or warping the plastic lower case. |
| + | [* icon_note] The [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/QgipOlmTChOnXgpB.full|information sticker|new_window=true] adhesive may soften during this step, but you don't need to remove it. |