Introduction
Use this guide remove and replace worn out mouse feet (also called skates or pads) on the bottom of a Logitech MX Vertical wireless mouse.
If thoroughly heated, the mouse feet can be cleanly removed, but you may need replacement feet if one rips or some of its adhesive is left behind.
What you need
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Before you begin, flip the mouse's power switch down into the OFF position.
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Unplug all cables from the mouse.
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Heat an iOpener and apply it to the feet on the mouse's underside for two minutes.
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Insert one arm of a pair of angled tweezers underneath the end of one foot.
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Grip the foot and begin to peel it away from the bottom of the mouse.
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Use the tweezers to peel the foot away from the mouse to completely remove it.
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Repeat the process to remove the other foot.
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Use a spudger to carefully scrape up and remove any remaining adhesive bits.
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Use isopropyl alcohol and a microfiber cloth to thoroughly clean all adhesive residue from the foot recesses. Allow the surface to completely dry.
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Remove the feet from their backing and firmly press them into place.
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To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
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Aliexpress has it (look for MX Vertical glide)
or in this tutorial has a link to corepad.de website that sell them:
Logitech MX Vertical Left and Right Mouse Button Microswitch Replacement
it should have been added to this tutorial as well.
