Introduction
If your Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro's Scroll Wheel is unresponsive to input, jumping, or responds incorrectly, you may need to replace the Scroll Wheel Encoder.
For any quick fixes, please visit our troubleshooting guides for the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro Scroll Wheel Not Responding to Input and Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro Spotty Wired Connection. If these fixes do not resolve your issues, please follow this guide to replace your scroll wheel.
Before you begin the replacement, please make sure that you have unplugged and powered off the device.
What you need
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Use a pry tool or fingernail to carefully remove the large foot on the lower end of the mouse.
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Remove the three 7 mm screws using a Torx T6 screwdriver.
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Insert a spudger into the seam between the top and bottom shells.
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Gently work around the edges unclipping the internal latches.
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Slowly lift the top shell but do not remove it yet; the cables are still attached to the circuit board.
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Carefully pull the shells apart to unplug the cable in the front.
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Using a small pry tool or your fingers, gently pop the scroll wheel up and out of its housing
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Use a T6 Torx screwdriver to remove the 5mm screws securing the circuit board.
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Unplug the battery from its connection on the right side.
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At the front of the PCB next to the encoder, remove the switch held in place by clips by gently pulling it free.
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Use a pair of flush cutters to cut the legs of the encoder.
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Desolder the legs of the 15 mm encoder on the underside of the PCB.
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Remove the encoder.
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Use a solder sucker to remove any excess solder.
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Press the new 15 mm encoder into place
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Solder the new 15 mm encoder into place.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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