[TriLUG] OT: stiff mouse knob on Thinkpad - cure?

[Joseph Mack NA3T]

I have a couple of thinkpads, only one has a mouse pointer that's 
acceptably free. The only two are hard work to move the mouse accross the 
screen. Is there any mechanical cure for this or do I get an external 
mouse? I don't relish the idea of carrying an external mouse in my crowded 
laptop bag.

Someone suggested a bluetooth mouse. This would at least save the extra 
cable. Then I'd need a bluetooth transmitter presumably in my USB port. 
Does anyone have a suggested setup and vendor (Staples, Intrex?)

THanks Joe

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