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Corsair Katar Scroll Wheel Sensor

Introduction

If the scroll wheel sensor on your Corsair Katar mouse is broken, this guide will show you how to replace it.

What you need

  1. Corsair Katar Scroll Wheel Sensor, Corsair Katar Disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 2 Corsair Katar Scroll Wheel Sensor, Corsair Katar Disassembly: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Unplug your mouse before starting.

    • Flip the mouse over so the bottom is facing up.

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  2. Corsair Katar Scroll Wheel Sensor: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three skates on the bottom of the mouse using the plastic opening tools.

    • Skates will be very sticky.

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  3. Corsair Katar Scroll Wheel Sensor: step 3, image 1 of 2 Corsair Katar Scroll Wheel Sensor: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Use the JIS 0 screwdriver to remove the four 5 mm screws on the bottom of the mouse.

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  5. Corsair Katar Scroll Wheel Sensor: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Detach the bottom of the mouse from the upper shell.

    • Remove the shell slowly so as not to damage the white DPI cable inside the mouse.

    • Use the plastic opening tool to detach the white DPI sensor cable from its port.

    • Alternatively, you can use your hand to remove the DPI sensor cable by wiggling it out of the port.

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  6. Corsair Katar Scroll Wheel Sensor, Scroll Wheel: step 5, image 1 of 2 Corsair Katar Scroll Wheel Sensor, Scroll Wheel: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Use the JIS 0 screwdriver to remove the two 5mm screws on the motherboard.

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  7. Corsair Katar Scroll Wheel Sensor: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Use the plastic opening tool to pry the white cable jack away from the motherboard.

    • Lift the motherboard away from the bottom of the mouse.

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  8. Corsair Katar Scroll Wheel Sensor: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Push the scroll wheel to the right side of the motherboard as shown, then pull it away from the board to remove.

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  9. Corsair Katar Scroll Wheel Sensor, Scroll Wheel Sensor: step 8, image 1 of 2 Corsair Katar Scroll Wheel Sensor, Scroll Wheel Sensor: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the motherboard over and remove the clear plastic cover from the bottom of the board.

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  10. Corsair Katar Scroll Wheel Sensor: step 9, image 1 of 2 Corsair Katar Scroll Wheel Sensor: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Desolder the 5 connecting pins to remove the scroll wheel sensor from the motherboard.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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2 Comments

bonsoir moi ma molette tourne dans le vide rien ne accroche merci

Tara - Reply

Do I need new pads when I take out the old ones or will the same one stick?

Ishaan Patel - Reply

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