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How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed

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  1. How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, Switch the mouse off: step 1, image 1 of 2 How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, Switch the mouse off: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Before you begin, flip the power switch into the OFF position.

  2. How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, Heat the mouse feet: step 2, image 1 of 2 How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, Heat the mouse feet: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Heat an iOpener and apply it to the mouse feet for one minute.

    • You may use a hair dryer or heat gun. If you do, set it to the lowest temperature setting and apply heat for 10 seconds.

  3. How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, Remove the front foot: step 3, image 1 of 3 How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, Remove the front foot: step 3, image 2 of 3 How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, Remove the front foot: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Insert the tip of an opening pick underneath the front foot at the gap in its recess.

    • The mouse feet are made of two layers. Make sure you insert the pick under the bottom layer to completely remove the foot.

    • When possible, grab with your fingers and slowly pull to peel it off completely.

  4. How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, Remove the front right foot: step 4, image 1 of 3 How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, Remove the front right foot: step 4, image 2 of 3 How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, Remove the front right foot: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Insert the tip of an opening pick underneath the tiny front right foot at the gap in its recess.

  5. How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, Remove the rear foot: step 5, image 1 of 3 How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, Remove the rear foot: step 5, image 2 of 3 How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, Remove the rear foot: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Insert the tip of an opening pick underneath the rear foot starting at the gap in its recess.

    • When possible, grab with your fingers and slowly pull to peel it off completely.

  6. How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, Remove the weight hatch: step 6, image 1 of 3 How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, Remove the weight hatch: step 6, image 2 of 3 How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, Remove the weight hatch: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Use your fingers to remove the weight hatch by pulling the bottom part of the thumb rest straight down.

  7. How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, Remove the bottom screws: step 7, image 1 of 2 How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, Remove the bottom screws: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the four 5.4 mm long Phillips screws at the underside of the mouse.

  8. How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, Unclip the bottom plate: step 8, image 1 of 3 How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, Unclip the bottom plate: step 8, image 2 of 3 How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, Unclip the bottom plate: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • Insert an opening pick between the bottom plate and the upper shell starting at the rear of the mouse.

    • Slide the opening pick along the gap between the two halves towards the outer flank of the mouse.

    • Twist the opening pick to disengage the clips holding both halves together.

    • This might require more force than anticipated.

  9. How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed: step 9, image 1 of 3 How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed: step 9, image 2 of 3 How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed: step 9, image 3 of 3
    • Again insert the tip of an opening pick between the bottom plate and the top shell starting at the rear.

    • Slide the pick along the gap between the two halves towards the thumb rest.

    • Make sure to follow the curved geometry to keep the pick in the gap.

    • Twist the opening pick to unhinge the remaining clips.

    • This also might require more force than anticipated.

  10. How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, Hinge open the top shell: step 10, image 1 of 3 How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, Hinge open the top shell: step 10, image 2 of 3 How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, Hinge open the top shell: step 10, image 3 of 3
    • Flip the mouse over on its (removed) feet and hinge the top shell open towards the right side.

    • Don’t remove the top shell all the way yet. It is still connected to the bottom plate via cables.

  11. How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, Disconnect the battery: step 11, image 1 of 3 How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, Disconnect the battery: step 11, image 2 of 3 How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, Disconnect the battery: step 11, image 3 of 3
    • Hold the battery cable close to the connector and carefully "walk it out" by pulling parallel to the motherboard rocking the connector side to side.

  12. How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, Disconnect the interconnect cables: step 12, image 1 of 3 How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, Disconnect the interconnect cables: step 12, image 2 of 3 How to Open the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, Disconnect the interconnect cables: step 12, image 3 of 3
    • Use a spudger or your fingernail to flip up the small, hinged locking flap of both ZIF connectors to disconnect and free the interconnect cables.

    • If the cables don’t pop out by themselves use your fingers to lift them out of the sockets.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Apply new adhesive where necessary after cleaning the relevant areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%).

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.


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11 Comments

Needs top half disassembly for micro switch swap

Adrian Kennedy - Reply

Check my link at the bottom

Lloyd-Steinar -

This helped so much! I had the button to turn on infinite scroll for the scroll wheel stuck and this allowed me to get it most of the way taken apart so I could take the rest apart myself.

Gerry Porter - Reply

Well, we've got it half way apart... Now where's the second half of the guide? lol

trevorsklar - Reply

comes in a paid dlc

Artemiy Bzhedugov -

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