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Logitech V220 - Cordless Optical Mouse Scroll Wheel Replacement

Introduction

Scope

The scope of this guide encompasses the Logitech V220 and its owners/users.

What you need

  1. Logitech V220 - Cordless Optical Mouse Scroll Wheel Replacement, Removing the USB Wireless Receiver: step 1, image 1 of 3 Logitech V220 - Cordless Optical Mouse Scroll Wheel Replacement, Removing the USB Wireless Receiver: step 1, image 2 of 3 Logitech V220 - Cordless Optical Mouse Scroll Wheel Replacement, Removing the USB Wireless Receiver: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Wash your hands before replacing the battery to prevent debris getting into the mouse and damaging its internal components.

    • Orient the mouse so you are viewing its base.

    • Using your fingers, gently remove the USB wireless receiver by sliding it towards you.

    • USB removal will result in the power switch to be in its ON position.

    • Place the USB to the side for reassembly.

    • With your fingertip, engage the power switch to its OFF position to ensure the mouse is not powered.

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  2. Logitech V220 - Cordless Optical Mouse Scroll Wheel Replacement, Removing the Mouse Pads: step 2, image 1 of 3 Logitech V220 - Cordless Optical Mouse Scroll Wheel Replacement, Removing the Mouse Pads: step 2, image 2 of 3 Logitech V220 - Cordless Optical Mouse Scroll Wheel Replacement, Removing the Mouse Pads: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Locate the four mouse pads.

    • Use the rectangular end of the metal spudger to get underneath each mouse pad, pry them up, and peel them off.

    • Set the peeled mouse pads to the side sticky-side up to maintain its stickiness.

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  3. Logitech V220 - Cordless Optical Mouse Scroll Wheel Replacement, Unscrewing the Mouse Housing Screws: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the four #0 Phillips screws where the mouse pads previously were.

    • Unscrew the four #0 Phillips screws with the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Set the screws to the side for reassembly.

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  5. Logitech V220 - Cordless Optical Mouse Scroll Wheel Replacement, Separating the Mouse Housing: step 4, image 1 of 2 Logitech V220 - Cordless Optical Mouse Scroll Wheel Replacement, Separating the Mouse Housing: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Once the housing screws are fully removed, slowly (and carefully) separate the top and bottom halves of the housing.

    • Rapid separation of the housing halves may result in damaging the power cables (red and black wires) and molex (white plug).

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  6. Logitech V220 - Cordless Optical Mouse Scroll Wheel Replacement, Detaching the Top Mouse Housing: step 5, image 1 of 2 Logitech V220 - Cordless Optical Mouse Scroll Wheel Replacement, Detaching the Top Mouse Housing: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Gently set the mouse halves down on a flat surface.

    • Secure the base half with one hand.

    • With thumb and forefinger, grab the end of the molex and pull it away from you until the molex is unplugged.

    • Set the top mold half to the side for reassembly.

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  7. Logitech V220 - Cordless Optical Mouse Scroll Wheel Replacement, Removing the Scroll Wheel: step 6, image 1 of 3 Logitech V220 - Cordless Optical Mouse Scroll Wheel Replacement, Removing the Scroll Wheel: step 6, image 2 of 3 Logitech V220 - Cordless Optical Mouse Scroll Wheel Replacement, Removing the Scroll Wheel: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Locate the one, scroll wheel, #0 Phillips screw near the very front edge of the mouse.

    • Turn the mouse 90 degrees clockwise.

    • While supporting the rear of the mouse base, unscrew the #0 Phillips scroll wheel screw.

    • Set the screw to the side for reassembly.

    • Once the scroll wheel screw is fully removed, manually extract the scroll wheel and spring assembly.

    • Set the remains of the base of the mouse to the side.

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  8. Logitech V220 - Cordless Optical Mouse Scroll Wheel Replacement, Removing and Replacing the Scroll Wheel Spring: step 7, image 1 of 2 Logitech V220 - Cordless Optical Mouse Scroll Wheel Replacement, Removing and Replacing the Scroll Wheel Spring: step 7, image 2 of 2
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    • Locate the scroll wheel spring.

    • Use the tweezers to gently remove the spring by slowly tugging the spring away from the scroll wheel assembly.

    • Set the spring aside for proper disposal.

    • Grab a new spring with the tweezers.

    • Place the new spring on the peg extrusion of the assembly.

    • Now you have a new scroll wheel spring!

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Conclusion

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

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