Razer Basilisk V3 Switch Replacement

Einleitung

This guide outlines the steps for replacing the main left and right-click buttons on the Razer Basilisk V3 gaming mouse. Whether the buttons have become unresponsive or physically damaged, this guide will assist with installing new button modules to restore functionality.

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Schritt 1 Skates

Razer Basilisk V3 Switch Replacement, Skates: Schritt 1, Bild 1 von 1

Locate the highlighted white skates on the bottom of the mouse.

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Schritt 2

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Heat the skate using a heat gun or hair dryer.
Using the pointy end of the spudger pry away a corner of the skate.
If the adhesive does not pull away easily, heat the skate more.
Once the corner of the skate comes free use the flat end of the spudger to peel off the rest of the skate.
Repeat these steps for each of the skates.

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Schritt 3 Backplate

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Remove two 4.8 mm screws that were hidden under the front skates using a JIS #1 screwdriver.
Remove the single 4 mm screw beneath the thumb grip using a JIS #1 screwdriver.

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Schritt 4

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Heat the label gently with a heat gun or hair dryer.
Once the adhesive is loosened, use a spudger to peel off the label carefully, revealing two additional screws.
Remove the two 4.8 mm screws using a JIS #1 screwdriver.

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Schritt 5

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Carefully pry apart the mouse's top and bottom halves. Using the iFixit opening tool, start at one corner and work around the edge.
Be cautious of the clips that may break during this process.
Using a plastic opening tool, gently pry the connector apart by moving side to side to avoid bending the pins.
When reassembling, be mindful that the connector only fits one way, as shown in the pictures.

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Schritt 6 Scroll Wheel Assembly

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Use the flat end of the spudger to pop-out the scroll wheel assembly.
Make sure you are careful when removing the scroll wheel since it is still connected to the device with a ribbon cable. If you pull too hard the cable could break.

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Schritt 7

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Pull up on the top half of the cable connector and pull the cable from the connector.
The connection pins on the wire face towards the scroll wheel assembly housing. When reassembling, make sure the connectors on the cable are facing the correct direction.

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Schritt 8 Switch

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Use the flat end of the spudger to press the two main button modules out from their mountings.
Apply steady pressure to just the button modules to avoid damaging the surrounding plastic.

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