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Razer Deathadder Essential RZ01-0254 Mouse Buttons Replacement

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    • Use a spudger or opening tool to remove the top skates from the mouse.

    • Poke a hole in the middle of the bar code to expose the 3 screws holding the mouse together.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the three 9 mm screws that are holding the mouse together.

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    • Open the mouse, and use the Phillips #1 screwdriver remove the two 11 mm screws that are located on the left side of the motherboard.

    • Also, remove the single 4 mm screw next to the mouse wheel using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • After you remove all three screws the motherboard should be free.

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    • This is the component that we will be replacing and its 3 contact points.

  5. Razer Deathadder Essential RZ01-0254 Mouse Buttons Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
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    • Using your soldering iron and desoldering pump, desolder the 3 contact points that attach to each button as marked.

    • Be careful when using a soldering iron, as it can burn you if not used correctly.

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    • Remove the button that you just desoldered.

    • Then solder the new button back into place. Repeat for both buttons.

    • Be careful when using a soldering iron, as it can burn you if not used correctly.

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    • Return the motherboard to its original position, and replace the two 11 mm screws and the single 4 mm screw using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Close up the mouse, and replace the three 9 mm using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Finally, replace the skates and you are finished.

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you helped me a lot

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