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How do I flatten my mouse pad?

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• Start date Start date Mar 31, 2016

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KabirAhmad

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Jan 31, 2016 18 0 4,510 I bought a mouse pad and unboxed it today. Its an extended mouse pad that measures in about 40cm, however its curled and isn't flat. Ive put books on it over night but it hasnt helped much. Its really starting to bug me; do any of you guys have any solutions to fix this problem? Should I iron it? Picture: http://imgur.com/VWuVkHk Many thanks Solution put another piece of cloth on it and the iron it. It will be flat in no time. Worked for me Sort by date Sort by votes

COLGeek

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Moderator Apr 6, 2009 61,506 6,403 184,340 You could place in the sun (or somewhere else to warm it), then place heavy objects on it for a bit. Time and use will also help flatten it. I had a similar issue with a large mouse pad (Razer product) when I purchased it and this is how I sorted it out. Upvote 0 Downvote A

AlexLushiku

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Mar 14, 2016 11 0 1,510 KabirAhmad : I bought a mouse pad and unboxed it today. Its an extended mouse pad that measures in about 40cm, however its curled and isn't flat. Ive put books on it over night but it hasnt helped much. Its really starting to bug me; do any of you guys have any solutions to fix this problem? Should I iron it? Picture: http://imgur.com/VWuVkHk Many thanks If it's cloth just iron it and/or place a heavy object (I used a stack of schoolbooks) on top of it for an hour or so. Mine (Steelseries QCK mini) is now flat. Upvote 0 Downvote

Gam3r01

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Jan 12, 2013 25,412 973 115,440 My Kingston Fury XL mousepad wasnt quite as bad, as they rolled it really well, but it still curled on the edges. Use and time were the two best things for it to flatten out (perfect now). Leaving it flat in the sun helps alot, as does putting weight on one end and pulling it slightly taught before putting weight on the other end. Upvote 0 Downvote A

Austin evans fanboy

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May 4, 2016 28 0 1,540 put it in the microwave if you want results fast Upvote 1 Downvote T

Thomas_115

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May 13, 2016 65 0 1,660 put another piece of cloth on it and the iron it. It will be flat in no time. Worked for me Upvote 0 Downvote Solution

Gam3r01

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Jan 12, 2013 25,412 973 115,440 ^If the iron has a steam option, that works very well. Upvote 0 Downvote You must log in or register to reply here. Share: Facebook X Bluesky LinkedIn Reddit Tumblr WhatsApp Email Share Link

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