Logitech G Pro X Superlight Scroll Wheel Replacement

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Logitech G Pro X Superlight Scroll Wheel Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

50 minutes

Introduction

A Logitech G Pro Superlight starts scrolling by itself. Not only does it become unusable but also extremely frustrating to the user. There may be problems like dust trapped inside, blocking the sensor from registering. It is very important to get this fixed because the scroll wheel is an important aspect of the mouse. Whether browsing or gaming it gives user many purposes of using it. This guide provides a solution by replacing the malfunctioning scroll wheel with a new one.

Caution: Turn off the mouse and disconnect the USB dongle connected to the PC before starting this guide.

Tools

Essential Electronics Toolkit

Step 1

Mouse skates will be damaged during this process. Having a new pair of mouse skates is STRONGLY recommended.
Use tweezers to peel off the mouse skates on the underside of the mouse.

Step 2

Unscrew the six screws using a 1.6mm Phillips screwdriver on the top and bottom side of the mouse.

Step 3

Open the bottom shell with your hands.
Use caution, as wires are still intact.
The bottom shell should come off easily without applying any force.

Step 4

Disconnect the wires and cables in contact with the sensor's motherboard.
Pull and shake evenly on the cable to make sure cables are not strained. Avoid pulling heavily.

Step 5

Take out the battery located at the back of the mouse.
Flipping it upside down helps when removing it.

Step 6

Remove four screws at the bottom part of the mouse with a 1.6mm screwdriver.

Step 7

Carefully take out the left and right mouse buttons.

Step 8

Remove the four screws attached to the scroll wheel.

Step 9

Apply pressure and shake evenly to remove the attached cable.
The scroll wheel comes off easily without using too much pressure.
Insert the new scroll wheel and line up against the sensor.

Step 10

Reattach the cable.
Refasten the four screws.

Step 11

Use a pair of tweezers to reinsert the four screws at the bottom half of the mouse and tighten with a screwdriver.
Attach the battery back on the bottom half of the mouse.
Reattach the two cables.