Introduction
Be sure to be to keep track of the different types of screws used and where they go. Also be careful with the new cable being installed, as too much interaction with it could mess up its internal wiring.
Tools
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Peel back the two teflon tape from the top corners and the one larger one from the bottom with a spudger.
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Gently remove the top plastic plate of the mouse.
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Unplug the white cord from the circuit board.
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Gently wiggle the scroll wheel up and back to remove the scroll wheel from the mouse.
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Use your thumbs to pop the scroll wheel out from its plastic frame.
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Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove all five 5mm screws that connect the motherboard to the main frame.
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Place the new motherboard in the mouse.
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When reassembling the mouse, place the loose plastic piece that holds the scroll wheel and wire in place into the rectangular slots in the circuit board.
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Once the motherboard is removed, pull the wire out of the plastic grooves on the bottom shell.
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Then to completely detach the cable, unplug its white connection port from the motherboard.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.