Logitech MX Vertical Battery Replacement

ID: 145407

Description: Follow this guide to replace a worn-out or dead...

Steps:

  1. Before you begin, flip the mouse's power switch down into the OFF position.
  2. Unplug all cables from the mouse.
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  3. The mouse's unique shape prevents it from laying flat. If you need to, lay it down on a soft towel to prevent wobble.
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  4. If you're planning to reuse your existing mouse feet, the adhesive needs to be thoroughly heated for them to be cleanly removed.
  5. Heat an iOpener and apply it to the feet on the mouse's underside for two minutes.
  6. Alternatively, you can use a hair dryer on the Low heat setting to soften the adhesive.
  7. If you're using a hair dryer, only heat the feet a few seconds at a time or you might warp the plastic shell.
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  8. Insert one arm of a pair of angled tweezers underneath the end of one foot.
  9. Grip the foot and begin to peel it away from the bottom of the mouse.
  10. Peel slowly, making sure the foot and its adhesive are removed in one piece.
  11. The foot should come away from the mouse without the need for much force. If it feels stuck, apply more heat and try again.
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  12. Use the tweezers to peel the foot away from the mouse to completely remove it.
  13. If you're reusing the foot, place it adhesive-side up on a clean surface.
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  14. Repeat the process to remove the other foot.
  15. To install a new foot:
  16. If any of the feet got damaged during removal or separated from their adhesive pads, replace them.
  17. Use a spudger to carefully scrape up and remove any remaining adhesive bits.
  18. Use isopropyl alcohol and a microfiber cloth to thoroughly clean all adhesive residue from the foot recesses. Allow the surface to completely dry.
  19. Remove the feet from their backing and firmly press them into place.
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  20. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the five 6.5 mm‑long recessed screws securing the two halves of the mouse casing together.
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  21. Don't try to completely remove the upper half, as the halves are connected with a fragile ribbon cable.
  22. Lift the top half of the mouse away from the bottom half.
  23. Lay the top half of the mouse—buttons down—onto your work surface, just to the right of the bottom half.
  24. Take care to not strain the ribbon cable connecting the two halves.
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  25. Use a pair of tweezers to firmly grip the battery connector.
  26. Hold the tweezers with your fingers as close to the connector as possible to get a firm grip.
  27. Gently rock the connector side‑to‑side and pull it straight up and out of the socket.
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  28. Peel the battery away from its shelf.
  29. The battery is secured with some light adhesive.
  30. Remove the battery.
  31. During reassembly:
  32. Never install a deformed or damaged battery, as doing so is a potential safety hazard. Replace it with a new battery.
  33. If the battery adhesive is still sticky, you can reuse it. Otherwise, use high-concentration (>90%) isopropyl alcohol and a microfiber or lint-free cloth to remove all the old battery adhesive.
  34. If your new battery has adhesive pre-installed, remove the plastic liner to expose the adhesive. Otherwise, apply strips of thin, double-sided tape to the battery well (not directly to the battery) where the old adhesive was.
  35. Make sure the cable is on the side nearest its connector and firmly press the battery into place.
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