Topic: Replacing the mouse lock tabs on the connector (Read 24320 times)

blusnowkitty · « **on:** June 08, 2023, 07:30:15 pm »

I lucked out and got a thin button mouse to complete my Lisa setup. Only problem is someone in the past filed off the retaining tabs presumably to use it with a Mac mouse. Anyone have any advice for new retaining tabs or a lead on an unfiled plastic piece?

Maybe I'll replace the port with a metal shrouded DB-9, it has a really nice friction fit when I tried it on my Mac 128.

blusnowkitty · « **Reply #1 on:** June 11, 2023, 09:07:17 am »

Thinking about it, I think this is the perfect opportunity to try the baking soda and super glue method of plastic repair: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1meoZaHYZo

compu_85 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 12, 2023, 10:46:14 am »

To make life easier, the plastic piece with the tabs on it pulls off of the mouse connector - just pull straight back so you don't break the plastic pins that hold it in place.

-J

blusnowkitty · « **Reply #3 on:** June 13, 2023, 08:43:14 pm »

Quote from: compu_85 on June 12, 2023, 10:46:14 am

To make life easier, the plastic piece with the tabs on it pulls off of the mouse connector - just pull straight back so you don't break the plastic pins that hold it in place.

-J

Now that you say that, it looks like my motherboard is actually missing that plastic piece. Anyone got an STL to 3D print? (Or at least some good pictures, I can probably whip something up.)

Lisa2 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 21, 2023, 04:49:34 pm »

Here are some photos of the part ( the internal locking pins on this one are broken). I am going to measure it and try to make a 3D file to try and print some.
Rick