Razer Naga Epic Chroma Tracking Sensor Replacement

ID: 78817

Description:

Steps:

  1. Using a spudger, remove the teflon tape on the bottom of the mouse to reveal four screws.
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  3. Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the four screws.
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  5. Gently pull on the top plastic plate of the device and carefully unplug the white cord from the circuit board.
  6. When removing the chassis, carefully unplug the cord connecting to the top mouse buttons.
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  8. Gently pull up on the right plate on the mouse; separating it.
  9. Carefully repeat this step for the left side.
  10. Be wary of the cable connecting to the twelve mouse buttons located on the left plate. This can be disconnected if needed.
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  12. Take your nylon spudger to gently pry the battery pack from the device.
  13. Remove the foam on the battery shell for your new battery.
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  15. Unplug the power cord from the circuit board in the mouse.
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  17. Plug the cord of the new battery into the socket found in the bottom right of the circuit board.
  18. Insert the new battery into the battery socket.
  19. Place the foam on the surface of the new battery (reference Step 5).
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  21. Remove the two screws holding the battery mount in place and remove the mount from the mouse.
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  23. Disconnect the white connection strip from the white connection port on the circuit board.
  24. Disconnect the USB cable (the cable is located on the right and center of the circuit board).
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  26. Remove the two screws that were on either side of the battery mount. This will allow the circuit board to be removed.
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  28. Remove the circuit board and turn it over to its underside.
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  30. Around the yellow sensor, located in the middle of the back of the circuit board, locate the eleven "leads" (soldered connections) surrounding the yellow sensor.
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  32. Re-solder all eleven leads to the connection points of the sensor.
  33. This should fix the problem with the mouse sensor tracking issues.
  34. For soldering tips, refer to this guide.
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