EVGA x17 Scroll Wheel Replacement

Written By: Sydney Puett

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Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

30 - 40 minutes

Introduction

If your EVGA x17 gaming mouse wheel doesn’t seem to register any movement, use this guide to replace the scroll wheel.

A scroll wheel is usually made of hard plastic with a rubber cover and located in between the left and right mouse clickers. A scroll wheel is intended for scrolling on a device. An unresponsive scroll wheel may be caused by a faulty USB port or incorrect mouse settings. Please refer to the troubleshooting page to explore the alternatives. This issue could also be caused by a build up of dirt or dust.

Click here to visit our guide on how to disassemble and clean the mouse.

Tools

Step 1

Remove the mouse skates to reveal 5 screws.

Step 2

Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 5 screws that secure the bottom panel.

Step 3

Remove the weight chamber cover.

Step 4

Slowly slide a spudger into and around the bottom of the panel, prying until a "popping" sound is heard.

Step 5

Remove the 13 screws on the interior.
There are 2 Phillips truss-head tapping screws, large circular heads, and the 11 Phillips screws from the interior.

Step 6

Carefully slide middle section out.

Step 7

Remove smaller sized cross head screws from piece labeled AZAC001-A V1.0.

Step 8

Pull the transistor from the side of the mouse wheel.

Step 9

Carefully slide a spudger between the opaque plastic that holds the scroll wheel in place.
Pry the plastic away from the wheel, allowing for the scroll wheel to be removed.