Introduction
If your Anker 2.4 G Wireless Mouse scroll wheel is not working properly it may need to be cleaned or replaced. Over time dust can build-up in the mouse causing issues with scrolling, this can be resolved with a simple clean. If there is hardware damage, the scroll wheel may need to be replaced.
This guide will show you how to disassemble your Anker 2.4 G Wireless Mouse to repair the scroll wheel with little to no experience required.
For help with desoldering, see: How To Solder and Desolder Connections
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Remove the stickers from the bottom of the mouse to have access to the screws, The stickers are shown in the picture by the red rectangles.
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Using a plastic opening tool or spudger, on the center of the mouse, separate the upper and lower board.
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Remove the wires from the white crimp headers, separating the upper and lower housing units of the mouse. Avoid pulling the wires too hard to prevent them from breaking.
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Pull the scroll wheel put parallel to the board.
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Replace/clean if needed.
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If your mouse still does not work after this step, then continue to the next instruction.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
One comment
Hi Vincent, could you please help me with finding a place where this rotation sensor can be bought. I'm not even sure how this part is called so searching for it is quite tricky.
Cheers,
Michal