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Razer Naga Trinity LK-E5 Optical Encoder Replacement

Introduction

If the mouse scroll wheel will not respond as it should, the scroll wheel encoder might need replacement. Reasons for the scroll wheel encoder to be repaired is because it is either out of date and needs a replacement or you need to reinstall Synapse 3. This guide will list all required steps to properly replace the LK-E5 Optical Encoder from the Razer Naga Trinity.

What you need

  1. Razer Naga Trinity LK-E5 Optical Encoder Replacement, Razer Naga Trinity Disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 2 Razer Naga Trinity LK-E5 Optical Encoder Replacement, Razer Naga Trinity Disassembly: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the interchangeable side plate.

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  2. Razer Naga Trinity LK-E5 Optical Encoder Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Razer Naga Trinity LK-E5 Optical Encoder Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the mouse's feet using the opening pick.

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  3. Razer Naga Trinity LK-E5 Optical Encoder Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 6mm screws by using a JIS #1 screwdriver.

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  4. Razer Naga Trinity LK-E5 Optical Encoder Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Razer Naga Trinity LK-E5 Optical Encoder Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Separate the top mouse housing from the bottom mouse housing using the opening pick.

    • Be careful not to tug too hard on the ribbon connector.

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  5. Razer Naga Trinity LK-E5 Optical Encoder Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Unlock the ribbon connector that is held down by the main board clips using the spudger's pointed end.

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  7. Razer Naga Trinity LK-E5 Optical Encoder Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the side housing using the opening pick.

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  8. Razer Naga Trinity LK-E5 Optical Encoder Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Razer Naga Trinity LK-E5 Optical Encoder Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the top housing LED 3-Pin connector that is near the main board.

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  9. Razer Naga Trinity LK-E5 Optical Encoder Replacement, Scroll Wheel Housing: step 8, image 1 of 2 Razer Naga Trinity LK-E5 Optical Encoder Replacement, Scroll Wheel Housing: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Remove one 4mm black Phillips #000 screw from the left side of the mouse holding the scroll wheel LED controller board.

    • Then pull the LED controller board upwards and out.

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  10. Razer Naga Trinity LK-E5 Optical Encoder Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    Tool used on this step:
    Halberd Spudger
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    • Pry and remove the scroll wheel feedback bar from its hold-down clips using the hook end of a halberd spudger.

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  11. Razer Naga Trinity LK-E5 Optical Encoder Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
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    • Remove the scroll wheel feedback bar from the scroll wheel by holding down the spring and using angled tweezers to remove it from its placement.

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  12. Razer Naga Trinity LK-E5 Optical Encoder Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Razer Naga Trinity LK-E5 Optical Encoder Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the scroll wheel optical encoder 3-pin connector from the main board by wiggling the connector upwards.

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  13. Razer Naga Trinity LK-E5 Optical Encoder Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 3 Razer Naga Trinity LK-E5 Optical Encoder Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 3 Razer Naga Trinity LK-E5 Optical Encoder Replacement: step 12, image 3 of 3

    • Using the opening tool, pry the black bracket holding the scroll wheel in place backwards until the scroll wheel housing pops out.

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  14. Razer Naga Trinity LK-E5 Optical Encoder Replacement, LK-E5 Optical Encoder: step 13, image 1 of 2 Razer Naga Trinity LK-E5 Optical Encoder Replacement, LK-E5 Optical Encoder: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the scroll wheel from the scroll wheel housing using the opening tool.

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  15. Razer Naga Trinity LK-E5 Optical Encoder Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 Razer Naga Trinity LK-E5 Optical Encoder Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the scroll wheel optical encoder from the scroll wheel.

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Conclusion

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

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Where can we buy a replacement from?

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