Steelseries Rival 3 Scroll Wheel Replacement

ID: 169639

Description: Many gamers encounter issues with their compute...

Steps:

1. Disconnect the mouse from your laptop/personal computer.

2. Remove the three mouse skates with a prying tool.
3. Your prying tool may slip when removing the skates so proceed with caution.
4. If new skates are needed, purchase them at SteelSeries Rival 3 Mouse Skates.

5. Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the four screws from the base of the mouse and remove the casing.

6. Remove the wire that is connected to the circuit board of the mouse as shown in the image.
7. The wire and the socket can be damaged if not handled with care.

8. Carefully take off the circuit board and lay it on the surface being used.
9. Be careful when doing so to prevent the wire connected to the base of the mouse from breaking.

10. Remove the four black screws along the circuit board using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

11. Remove the scroll wheel by taking it out of its socket.
12. The socket is the silver tower that allows the mouse to turn while keeping the scroll wheel stiff.

13. Insert your new scroll wheel into the tower where the scroll wheel was originally.
14. Ensure not to apply excessive force during the process.
15. Before you put the mouse back together, make sure the scroll wheel turns smoothly in order for the mouse to work.