Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro Encoder Replacement

ID: 199552

Description: If your Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro's Scroll Wheel...

Steps:

1. Use a pry tool or fingernail to carefully remove the large foot on the lower end of the mouse.
2. Remove the three 7 mm screws using a Torx T6 screwdriver.

3. BEFORE YOU OPEN THE MOUSE: Be careful at this point. Both shells are connected with a cable in the front of the mouse.
4. Insert a spudger into the seam between the top and bottom shells.
5. Gently work around the edges unclipping the internal latches.
6. Slowly lift the top shell but do not remove it yet; the cables are still attached to the circuit board.
7. Carefully pull the shells apart to unplug the cable in the front.

8. Using a small pry tool or your fingers, gently pop the scroll wheel up and out of its housing

9. Use a T6 Torx screwdriver to remove the 5mm screws securing the circuit board.
10. Unplug the battery from its connection on the right side.
11. Be careful not to break the two clips that hold the PCB at the front of the mouse.

12. At the front of the PCB next to the encoder, remove the switch held in place by clips by gently pulling it free.

13. Wear eye protection.
14. Take care not to damage the PCB or any other components.
15. Use a pair of flush cutters to cut the legs of the encoder.
16. Desolder the legs of the 15 mm encoder on the underside of the PCB.
17. Remove the encoder.
18. Always solder in a well ventilated area.
19. Use a solder sucker to remove any excess solder.

20. Press the new 15 mm encoder into place
21. If the encoder does not fit properly, clean the old solder more thoroughly.
22. Solder the new 15 mm encoder into place.