Introduction
Use this guide to replace the optical sensor in the Turtle Beach Pure Air Wireless Mouse. A failing sensor can cause tracking loss, inconsistent cursor movement, or complete failure to detect surface input, which you can confirm using the troubleshooting page.
Review iFixit’s How to Solder and Desolder Connections guide before beginning: How To Solder and Desolder Connections. Power off the device and follow all safety precautions while working around delicate circuitry and soldered joints.
What you need
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Peel back the mouse feet.
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Remove the three 1.6mm screws using a JIS #000 screwdriver.
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Remove the single 1.6mm screws using remove using a 1.3 mm hex screwdriver.
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Disconnect the ribbon cable securing the upper shell to the motherboard.
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Lift the locking clip to release the cable from its connector.
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Carefully disconnect the battery clip from the motherboard socket by softly pulling the bottom of the clip.
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Remove the two 1.6 mm screws on the middle left and lower right sides with a JIS000 screwdriver to disconnect the motherboard from the lower shell.
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Use a pointed soldering iron to desolder the sensor’s pins from the motherboard.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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