Repairing Monoprice Super Slim Optical USB Mouse with DPI Adjustment Scroll Wheel

Written By: Jeff Snyder
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Repairing Monoprice Super Slim Optical USB Mouse with DPI Adjustment Scroll Wheel

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

9

Time Required

10 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to repair a broken scroll wheel. Be advised, the longevity of your repaired mouse will depend on the strength of the glue or epoxy used in the repair.

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    • Slide the tab on the bottom of the mouse to release the top panel.

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    • Remove the top panel from the mouse.

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    • Remove four 7mm Phillips #1 screws.

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    • Use a spudger to pry the upper shell from the mouse at the cord entrance.

    • Move slowly. The upper case is connected to the mouse with delicate wires.

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    • Lift the scroll wheel out of the mouse.

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    • Wiggle the USB cord free of the mouse.

    • Resist the temptation to yank the cord free. The wires are very delicate and soldered connections are weak

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    • Remove one 3mm Phillips #1 screw.

    • The quantity and location of screws holding the board to the mouse depends on the manufacture date of this mouse. All screws should be easy to find.

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    • Push the broken axle piece out of the socket.

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    • Glue broken axle piece back onto the scroll wheel.

    • This repair will last only as long as your glue or epoxy holds. The axle will re-break with weak glue and heavy use. My axle survived several heavy use days, just long enough for Monoprice to send me a new mouse.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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