Introduction
In this guide, you will learn how to fix the problem with the front spool of your Tipp-Ex Pocket Mouse. The problem is caused by the spool being too small and not picking up the used tape properly, which leads to the tape tangling. Attention: Tipp-Ex is difficult to remove!
Tools
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Open the red tab at the top of the housing or pull it off.
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Use a screwdriver to carefully open the housing. Be careful not to use too much force so as not to damage the plastic or the pins.
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Remove the top of the housing to expose the inner workings of the mouse.
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Carefully remove the rubber that ensures the rollers roll up and down smoothly.
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Make sure that the rollers do not come off.
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Take the front, small and probably very full roll and unwind about 5 cm of ribbon.
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Cut the ribbon.
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Remove all plastic tape waste from the reel.
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It is best to roll the waste directly into the waste garbage can.
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Cut a 3 mm wide strip of scotch tape.
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Use it to stick the Tipp-Ex tape back onto the roll.
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Wind a few turns onto the roll.
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Check the belt guide and tension of the belt.
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Hold the encoder roller firmly and tighten the belt with the waste roller.
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Put the mouse back together and press the lid firmly onto it.
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If plastic parts were ruined when opening, you can glue them shut.
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Your Tipp-Ex Pocket Mouse is now repaired and can be used again until the tape in the encoder roll is actually empty.
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