Introduction
Tools
Parts
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We verify that the mouse is off, we turn it over to access 6 screws at the bottom.
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Remove the Two screws on the front T5.
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and 4 Phillip type under the stickers, 2 on each side.
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Carefully separate the parts
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Lift the plastic latch to release the ribbon cable.
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Disconnect the ribbon cable from its socket.
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Remove the black screws from the button plate.
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Additionally unscrew, the screw that holds the upper case and the side cover.
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Remove the button mechanism.
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Remove the screw that holds the piece, carefully remove. also if you wish you can separate it into two parts very easy, for cleaning.
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Unscrew the two screws holding the button.
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When removing the screws gently pull the button forward.
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Remove the black screws from the button plate.
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Unscrew the screw holding the button.
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Remove the plastic button carefully.
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Remove the screws that hold the entire scroll mechanism and two side buttons. We also removed most of the screws that hold the right click button.
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Gently press the scroll in from the outside of the mouse, pull up the inside of the piece, it can be helped with a plastic lever, but it is not necessary, all the action make it very smooth, so as not to damage the cables and the mechanism.
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Remove the screws that hold the buttons and scroll.
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Using a lever or plastic wedge, finish disassembling the scroll.
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Then remove the screw that holds the board with the circuits.
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Unscrew the screw holding the button.
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When removing the screw gently pull the button forward.
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Unscrew the three screws from the battery holder and remove the connection to the motherboard.
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Remove the screws from one of the two electronic boards.
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Remove the two screws that secure the motor rotor cover, and then gently remove the cover.
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Remove the screw that holds the piece, plastic. Note that to remove it you must carefully remove the small spring that connects it to the transparent support where the scroll wheel rests.
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Disassemble the rotor or motor head by prying very gently with an iFixit Opening Tool or other instrument. Note the position where it was before dismounting, as it has only one position for mounting.
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Remove the three screws that hold the motherboard.
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Remove the power button, and look at the position as it was.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
30 comments
I’m not sure I see any reason why anyone would to this and risk it being ruined. In other words, what are the potential benefits? Cleaning?
Yup cleaning that scroll wheel, and maybe even the switches if your really dirty. 15 min made my mouse new again
Hello!! It is a spectacular product, with its mistakes (nothing is perfect ;)). The fundamental objective of this guide is simply to answer the question How does it work, what is inside? It can serve as a guide to clean it (either both scrolls or the button contacts), change the battery, etc. Everything that can contribute to extend its useful life much more.
Read the name of the site
There is a very clear example of why one would need to do this. Certain 2s's, including my own, have a fundamental flaw. At some point, the pressing of the thumb-button, the one located below where the thumb is positioned, gradually results in the button getting stuck. For some reason, this results in the mouse movement not registering.
To resolve this issue, you can loosen a screw located button, but this can only be done when the mouse is disassembled, as it is contained within the mouse itself.
Yize H. -
Used this guide to clean my scroll wheel, took me 15 min, super easy. Didn’t need to remove anything, just opened it up and disconnected the 1 ribbon cable from the top half.
I used some clear tap folded on itself and ran it through the scroll wheel a few times. Only a bit of dust came out but the difference is crazy, its totally free spinning now.
Stop convincing yourself your scroll wheel is fine, open it up, clean it out and its even better.
Thanks iFixit
It’s actually a REALLY good mouse
if the problem is that the scroll wheel spins freely, the button next to it controls that.
Rob Miller -
The stickers have two layers. To avoid de-laminating them, stick a sharp, flat object underneath the edge of the sticker and try to carefully pry up all of the material at once.
Maddison Hellstrom -
Yes, this is a great comment. I accidentally separated the two layers and I had to glue them back together on one side. You want to peel up both layers at once and not separate them, ideally.
David Richardson -