Introduction
The Microsoft Surface Mobile Mouse has a magnetic battery cover that conceals the battery compartment. I noticed that the magnetic strength of the cover deteriorates over time, especially after a fall from a table height. If the mouse takes a hard fall, the magnets inside the mouse get misaligned, and eventually causes the battery cover to not stay in place. The purpose of the repair is to show people how to restore the functionality of the magnetic battery cover.
Tools
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Using a plastic card, create leverage under the top plate. Start at the mouse buttons and make your way to the back of the mouse.
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Using a plastic spudger, make your way to the back of the mouse. There are two hidden tabs that you can push outwards, and you can feel them once your spudger is in the center of the mouse. Apply pressure outwards on the hidden tabs in order to remove the top plate.
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Ensure that the back plate is in the correct orientation so that the scroll-wheel can fit through the hole.
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Place the top plate in the correct orientation so that the scroll-wheel can fit through the opening, and press down to snap the plate into place.
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