Introduction

This guide will help you remove and replace the side buttons (often labeled M4 and M5) on your Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse (Model: PRO-MS and PRO-M-D).

The side buttons are the physical pieces your fingers press. They are essential as they function as Forward (front button) and Backward (rear button) in web browsers, but are mainly used for in-game commands.

This repair may be needed if the plastic buttons are cracked, snapped off, or keep popping out because their tiny internal clip is broken. If your buttons are "mushy" or "double-clicking," the problem is the switch underneath.

Before you begin, power off the mouse and disconnect it from any charger or device.

When you reassemble the mouse, make sure the ribbon line is facing the correct direction.

What you need

Step 1 Feet

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Flip the mouse over so the bottom is facing up..
Use an opening pick to gently peel the mouse foot off the bottom case.
The mouse feet warp easily so if you're not replacing them, be careful and don't rip them off. You will need them when you reassemble the mouse.

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Step 2

Peel and remove the other mouse foot.

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Step 3 Battery

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Use a TR6 Torx security screwdriver to remove the four 6 mm screws under the foot pads.

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Step 4

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Use your hands or a spudger to separate the bottom and top of the mouse.
Insert the end of the spudger in the seam between the top and bottom case, and slide it around the perimeter to release the clips holding it together.
You may hear a cracking sound when the clips are released.

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Step 5

Use the pointed end of a spudger to push on alternating sides of the battery connector to "walk" it out of its socket.
Avoid pulling on the wires. If necessary, pull as close to the connector as possible to prevent damage to your mouse.

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Step 6

The battery is glued to the case.
Use an opening tool or spudger to loosen the adhesive under the battery.
Remove the battery.

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Step 7 Side Button

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Pinch the upper part of the ribbon cable.
Pull the ribbon cable gently to detach it from the socket on the motherboard.
Make sure the ribbon line is facing the correct direction when reassembling the controller.